Body of Lies (R)
synopsis
"Body of Lies" is based on "Washington Post" columnist David Ignatius' 2007 novel about a CIA operative, Roger Ferris, who uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. When Ferris devises a plan to infiltrate his network, he must first win the backing of cunning CIA veteran Ed Hoffman and the collegial, but perhaps suspect, head of Jordanian intelligence. Although ostensibly his allies, Ferris questions how far he can really trust these men without putting his entire operation--and his life--on the line.
details
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2 hr. 8 min.
Opened October 10th, 2008
MovieGoer Review
Body of Lies is an unexceptional but exciting Middle-East thriller that is lifted by the potent screen teaming of Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.
Story
Although its Mideast trappings have become terribly familiar ... MORE
synopsis
"Body of Lies" is based on "Washington Post" columnist David Ignatius' 2007 novel about a CIA operative, Roger Ferris, who uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. When Ferris devises a plan to infiltrate his network, he must first win the backing of cunning CIA veteran Ed Hoffman and the collegial, but perhaps suspect, head of Jordanian intelligence. Although ostensibly his allies, Ferris questions how far he can really trust these men without putting his entire operation--and his life--on the line.
details
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
2 hr. 8 min.
Opened October 10th, 2008
MovieGoer Review
Body of Lies is an unexceptional but exciting Middle-East thriller that is lifted by the potent screen teaming of Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.
Story
Although its Mideast trappings have become terribly familiar ... MORE