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The Men Who Stare At Goats

Classification: 15
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  • Genre: Drama
  • Film running length: 94 min
  • UK release date: 6/11/2009
  • Directed by: Grant Heslov
  • Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • Distributor: Momentum Pictures
Rating: +++--

 
Who´s in it?
George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges
What´s the plot?
Inspired by a real life story and featuring an all-star cast, ‘The Men Who Stare at Goats’ is a dark comedy about a top-secret wing of the U.S. military.

Reporter Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) meets Lyn Cassady (George Clooney), part of an experimental unit of psychic ‘Warrior Monks’ - who claim to read minds, walk through walls and kill goats simply by staring at them!

When the unit’s leader, Bill Django (Jeff Bridges), goes missing Bob tracks him down to a secret training camp run by clandestine psychic Larry Hooper (Kevin Spacey).
BBFC Consumer Advice
Contains strong language and comic drug references.
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Latest customer reviews (from a total of 7 reviews):

Great film

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Reviewer: Napster
Date: 16/12/2009

 
I read with disdain the many loathsome comments from the less intellectually challenged among us. It seems most reviewers wanted the usual diet of mainstream Hollywood triviality - but, instead with this film - they had to think for once - and comprehend the many subtle twists and nuances that subtly held the film together. Will the masses ever appreciate good work - no, but there is hope - the few that do - to them is the joy of great cinema!

Go, and see it for yourself, but don't expect the usual shallow monotony! Come with a clear mind and you'll enjoy!

Greetings!!!
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Proof that nobody on this project was sober....

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Reviewer: Fawaad
Date: 03/12/2009

 
I went to see this film, because the title remionded me of another Clooney film (which is a classic) 'O brother, where art thou?' and I thought this must be of a similar caliber.....I was wrong. This film had some very clever metaphrical messages but it failed to build on anything. Really let itself down as you don't walk away with any conclusions and it really leaves alot of its own questions unanswered. I would not reccomend this and would definitely say, save it for the DVD list.
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Waste of time and money!!!!

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Reviewer: Whats up doc?
Date: 30/11/2009

 
I always look out for people’s comments on here before I go to see any movies at the cinema these days....
Unfortunately for my self no reviews were available before going to see this waste of time so called "movie"....
The title of the movie was reason enough for me to stay well clear, but my friend being a George Clooney fan I was reluctantly dragged to see it,& it was pure torture for me & my friend she fell asleep half way & I entertained myself by texting all those people who you normally just ignore on your phone, Yes! The movie was really that bad.
NO story line, no plot, poor acting, and awful direction the list is endless!
I was so angry wanted to bang my friends head against the wall, anyway we all learn from our mistakes. Have learnt a lesson to rely on my gut instincts next time.
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Total ratings: 51
Average rating: 2.9

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