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The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) Reviews

The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009)
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Loosely adapted from a nonfiction book by Jon Ronson, Grant Heslov's directorial debut The Men Who Stare at Goats begins as heartbroken reporter Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) heads off to imbed himself with troops as the Iraq War starts, but Wilton can't get himself into the country until he chances upon Lyn Cassady (George Clooney). It turns out Lyn spent decades as part of the New Earth Army -- a platoon of men, led by Bill Django (Jeff Bridges), who lived a new-age lifestyle in an attempt to cultivate extrasensory perception that would allow the U.S. army to win wars nonviolently. Bill now has a secret mission in Iraq, and allows Bob to come along. As the duo gets into a series of misadventures, Lyn shares with Bob the colorful history of the New Earth Army and chronicles the nefarious machinations of Larry Hooper (Kevin Spacey), whose jealousy of Lyn's remarkable skill brought an end to the group. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
George ClooneyEwan McGregor, (more)
Director(s):
Grant Heslov
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
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Shirley J.

It was bad. I can't believe I watched the whole movie. I just kept waiting for it to get better. Didn't happen.

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Tom G.

Awful movie. Slow moving, not funny. Full of snarky little inside jokes that were more cliche than humor. Leave this one in the warehouse.

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Mike S.

Notice one star? That's being nice. Big names Clooney, Bridges and Spacey and this movie stunk. The name is interesting the movie is not. If I had been in a theatre I would have walked out . . . just that bad.

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Heather S.

A few chuckles and good cast, but not worth the time. It's a clock watcher.

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Michael E.

Utterly stupid flic, no redeeming merit to this completely poor storyline, bad acting and misbegotten film-making. Who paid good money for this which will end up in the garbage can of history.

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Mark E.

not nearly worth the wait.

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Darren O.

Not worth it.

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TIMAMYHOLLY M.

Entertaining movie. Won't win any awards but fun to watch.

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Leslie B.

Ewan McGregor talking about "being Jedi" is just hilarious. My ironic sense of humor got extremely tickled.

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Sherri G.

I thought it was funny.

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    Shirley J.

    It was bad. I can't believe I watched the whole movie. I just kept waiting for it to get better. Didn't happen.

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    Tom G.

    Awful movie. Slow moving, not funny. Full of snarky little inside jokes that were more cliche than humor. Leave this one in the warehouse.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Mike S.

    Notice one star? That's being nice. Big names Clooney, Bridges and Spacey and this movie stunk. The name is interesting the movie is not. If I had been in a theatre I would have walked out . . . just that bad.

    Yes   |   No

     
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