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Review: The Men Who Stare at Goats

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Debut director Grant Heslov’s eccentric Coen-esque military comedy brings to mind a before and after shot of a botched breast implant – grimly intriguing, yet utterly horrible. Ewan McGregor plays journalist Bob Wilton who stumbles upon the story after meeting Special Forces soldier...

Published Wed, Nov 18

Free the Goats!

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What is it about George Clooney that makes him so likeable? What about him makes us either want to date him or go out for a beer with him? Or both? The guy is way too cool. And the fact that he can act is just a bonus. Between him, Kevin Spacey, and Ewan McGregor I was very happy as I watched Goats. Cloo...

Published Tue, Nov 17

The Men Who Stare At Goats

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As has been well documented, The Men Who Stare At Goats is no Dr. Strangelove, but then it isn’t trying to be. A satire in the vein of Kubrick’s masterpiece, it differs in part by having a more-or-less straight man (Ewan McGregor) at its center who narrates the film through voiceover and serve...

Published Sat, Nov 14

Two Men Stare at Goats

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You’ve got to admire George Clooney for making this film. The man is Hollywood’s golden boy, the Sinatra of our time. He can easily be taking “lay-ups” with big budget epics or another Ocean’s film that will no doubt rake in a bazillion dollars.

Published Fri, Nov 13

The Men Who Stare At Goats

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a comedy film based on the book of the same name by author Jon Ronson which is about Ronson’s investigation of attempts by US military forces to use psychic powers. The film starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey follows reporter Bob Wilton (McGregor) as he s...

Published Fri, Nov 13

"The Men Who Stare at Goats" Film Review

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“The Men Who Stare at Goats” (my 0-10 quality rating: 6) Genre: Comedy Director: Grant Heslov Screenplay: Peter Straughan, based on the 2004 Jon Ronson nonfiction bestseller Cast: George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey Time: 1 hr., 33 min.

Published Wed, Nov 11

"The Men Who Stare at Goats"

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Oscar wise? There’s nothing besides Best Adapted Screenplay and possibly Best Directing. Anything else? It’ll be a bonus. You may ask if George will get a nom. Meh, no. But, there’s no need. It’s the screenplay that needs the recognition here. Again, kudos to you, Mr. Straughan. I salute you.

Published Tue, Nov 10

Blazin' Review: The Men Who Stare At Goats

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Starring: George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, Stephen Lang Director: Grant Heslov Original Score: Rolfe Kent Running Time: 93 Mins. VERDICT Starring: George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, Stephen Lang Director: Grant He

Published Tue, Nov 10