Lions For Lambs (Full Screen Edition)
starring: Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, Robert Redford
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The considerable authority of Robert Redford pulls some heavyweight talent into Lions for Lambs, a rare Hollywood foray into flat-out political filmmaking. Three dramas, all connected, play out simultaneously during the same hour:On a mountainside in Afghanistan, two U.S. soldiers (Michael Pena and Derek Luke) find themselves stranded during a new military surge; on Capitol Hill, a Republican senator (Tom Cruise) tries to sell the new strategy to a seasoned reporter (Meryl Streep); and in California, a professor (Redford) tries to light the fire of commitment in an increasingly apathetic college student (Andrew Garfield). Director Redford cuts back and forth amongst these arenas, a gambit which thankfully obscures how weak the one non-talkfest (the Afghanistan segment) really is. You can tell Redford and screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan put their juice in the debate between Cruise and Streep, which summarizes Right and Left views on the Middle Eastern wars, and does so reasonably lucidly--although there is little here that would surprise anyone who has looked into the subject. The college section suggests Redford's belief that there are lots of people, distracted by tabloid culture and self-centeredness, who haven't looked into the subject. So he lectures us about it, sounding suspiciously like an old geezer remembering the good old days. If this film had been released in 2004, it might at least have bucked majority opinion, but coming out in fall of 2007, it already felt like old news. --Robert Horton
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The considerable authority of Robert Redford pulls some heavyweight talent into Lions for Lambs, a rare Hollywood foray into flat-out political filmmaking. Three dramas, all connected, play out simultaneously during the same hour:On a mountainside in Afghanistan, two U.S. soldiers (Michael Pena and Derek Luke) find themselves stranded during a new military surge; on Capitol Hill, a Republican senator (Tom Cruise) tries to sell the new strategy to a seasoned reporter (Meryl Streep); and in California, a professor (Redford) tries to light the fire of commitment in an increasingly apathetic college student (Andrew Garfield). Director Redford cuts back and forth amongst these arenas, a gambit which thankfully obscures how weak the one non-talkfest (the Afghanistan segment) really is. You can tell Redford and screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan put their juice in the debate between Cruise and Streep, which summarizes Right and Left views on the Middle Eastern wars, and does so reasonably lucidly--although there is little here that would surprise anyone who has looked into the subject. The college section suggests Redford's belief that there are lots of people, distracted by tabloid culture and self-centeredness, who haven't looked into the subject. So he lectures us about it, sounding suspiciously like an old geezer remembering the good old days. If this film had been released in 2004, it might at least have bucked majority opinion, but coming out in fall of 2007, it already felt like old news. --Robert Horton
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- The only plot is propaganda
The only way I'd ever recommend watching this movie is for a study on modern propaganda. It's like the Soviet era meets Hollywood. Don't waste your money on this mindless we'll-do-the-thinking-for-you stinker.
Rating: - Lions for Lambs
There are already some good reviews of this movie, but the one thing I haven't noticed anyone saying is that the movie has no story. It's pure liberal propaganda, a documentary buried in the look, but never reality of story within it's 3 interlaced pretences at stories.A "story" has literary elements, (say, "rules of engagment") including character, plot, setting, denoument, climax, any one of which missing renders it mere chatter.This offered only character, opinionated characters, poorly developed. ... Read More
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- Think about why and how our leaders make decisions
Yes this movie requires the viewer to pay attention.Yes it will make you think about your past experiences with college, the government and the media.I bought the DVD to give to my two grandsons who are in college and facing the reality of being an adult in today's world.But first I will give it to my sons, who, like me, faithfully served in the military and found our country's leaders and media lacking.This movie brilliantly shows the real world interplay of social and political forces that shape ... Read More
Rating: - Better than CNN or Fox News
If you want to think critically about the real issues at stake in the politics surrounding the War in Iraq and Afghanistan, buy this movie.Both major viewpoints are represented honestly, and the movie leaves it up to you to decide.
Or, if you're a college student not sure what your role in society should be, buy this movie.Robert Redford's character's exchange with his student will speak to you, as it did to me.
Rating: - Interesting Points of View, But Disjointed
I like that there are multiple points of view given in one movie, but it was way too disjointed.A bit too cliche as well.Fascinating title though!I had no idea what it meant until I watched the movie.
- The only plot is propagandaThe only way I'd ever recommend watching this movie is for a study on modern propaganda. It's like the Soviet era meets Hollywood. Don't waste your money on this mindless we'll-do-the-thinking-for-you stinker.
- Lions for LambsThere are already some good reviews of this movie, but the one thing I haven't noticed anyone saying is that the movie has no story. It's pure liberal propaganda, a documentary buried in the look, but never reality of story within it's 3 interlaced pretences at stories.A "story" has literary elements, (say, "rules of engagment") including character, plot, setting, denoument, climax, any one of which missing renders it mere chatter.This offered only character, opinionated characters, poorly developed. ... Read More
- Think about why and how our leaders make decisionsYes this movie requires the viewer to pay attention.Yes it will make you think about your past experiences with college, the government and the media.I bought the DVD to give to my two grandsons who are in college and facing the reality of being an adult in today's world.But first I will give it to my sons, who, like me, faithfully served in the military and found our country's leaders and media lacking.This movie brilliantly shows the real world interplay of social and political forces that shape ... Read More
- Better than CNN or Fox News If you want to think critically about the real issues at stake in the politics surrounding the War in Iraq and Afghanistan, buy this movie.Both major viewpoints are represented honestly, and the movie leaves it up to you to decide.
Or, if you're a college student not sure what your role in society should be, buy this movie.Robert Redford's character's exchange with his student will speak to you, as it did to me.
- Interesting Points of View, But DisjointedI like that there are multiple points of view given in one movie, but it was way too disjointed.A bit too cliche as well.Fascinating title though!I had no idea what it meant until I watched the movie.
