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Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004)

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Reviews Counted:46

Fresh:35

Rotten:11

Average Rating:6.6/10

Consensus: A political doc that methodically and effectively argues its case.

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 83 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Theatrical Release:Aug 20, 2004 Limited

Synopsis: This controversial and arresting film takes you behind the walls of government, as CIA, Pentagon and foreign service experts speak out, many for the first time, detailing the lies, misstatements... This controversial and arresting film takes you behind the walls of government, as CIA, Pentagon and foreign service experts speak out, many for the first time, detailing the lies, misstatements and exaggerations that served as the reasons to fight a "preemptive" war that wasn't necessary. This documentary offers an in-depth look at the unsettling distortion of intelligence and the "spin and hype" presented to the American people, the Congress and the press. Fighting wars to bring about regime change is in breach of international law. Yet, throughout the fall of 2002, and into the weeks preceding the war in Iraq, the Bush administration systematically distorted intelligence evidence and misled the public in order to turn opinion favor of "regime change" in Iraq. The film will present interviews with more than 20 experts, all of whom have informed opinions about the reasons we were given for war and the evidence presented to support those reasons. Some supported the war itself but are deeply concerned about the way information was misused. All believe it is their duty to speak up. Among those interviewed are former Ambassador Joe Wilson, weapons inspectors Scott Ritter and David Albright, anti-terrorism expert Rand Beers, former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, former CIA operative Robert Baer and Washington editor of The Nation, David Corn. -- © Uncovered [More]

Starring: George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald H. Rumsfeld

Starring: George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald H. Rumsfeld

Director: Robert Greenwald

Director: Robert Greenwald
Producer: Robert Greenwald
Composer: Brad Chiet, Jim Ervin, Mars Lasar
Studio: Cinema Libre

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07/08/05
Empire Magazine

This is chilling stuff, worthy of the most cunning of fictional thrillers but all too horrifyingly real...

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01/12/05
MaryAnn Johanson
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11/02/04
BBC

Basically preaching to the choir, of course. But that doesn't mean that the sermon isn't one that needs to be heard.

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10/25/04
Frank Swietek
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10/19/04
Marjorie Baumgarten
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle

You have to question any movie that feels compelled to spend the last 5 minutes justifying itself as each expert explains why it was their patriotic duty to make this movie.

Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
10/08/04
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

Packs a powerful punch if you're ready for a lesson in foreign policy.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
10/07/04
Charles Ealy
Charles Ealy
Dallas Morning News
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Needs to be seen.

Full Review Source: Orlando Weekly | comment Comment
10/07/04
Aaron Sagers
Aaron Sagers
Orlando Weekly

Made up of almost nothing but talking heads, and no matter how cogent their statements, it makes for a pretty static movie that's unlikely to engage anyone opposed to its point of view.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
10/07/04
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Condoleeza Rice says: "Saddam Hussein cavorts with terrorists."

Full Review Source: Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) | comment Comment
10/01/04
John Wirt
John Wirt
Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

It should also be required viewing for thoughtful hawks; Greenwald’s restrained approach won’t insult their intelligence, and will give them plenty to chew over.

Full Review Source: Capital Times (Madison, WI) | comment Comment
10/01/04
Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)

This feature actually is better suited as an episode of PBS’ Frontline than as a theatrical release.

Full Review Source: Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) | comment Comment
09/24/04
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

Despite its slant, the movie offers some illuminating details, and director Robert Greenwald constructs a solid argument that the Iraq war was driven more by expedient politics than facts.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
09/23/04
Bill Muller
Bill Muller
Arizona Republic
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Unrolls like an American tragedy...If you thought Fahrenheit 9/11 burned the Bush administration, Uncovered pours gasoline on the flames.

Full Review Source: Boulder Weekly | comment Comment
09/16/04
Thomas Delapa
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly

Director Greenwald backs up his claim that the media acted like Bush administration lap dogs in covering the lead-up to a bogus war.

Full Review Source: Denton Record Chronicle (TX) | comment Comment
09/11/04
Boo Allen
Boo Allen
Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

Uncovered: The War on Iraq is like a trial lawyer's summation during a lengthy case in which allegations are familiar but their full context is not.

Full Review Source: Seattle Times | comment Comment
09/10/04
Tom Keogh
Tom Keogh
Seattle Times

Any person voting in this year's presidential election owes it to America's future to see this film.

Full Review Source: Detroit News | comment Comment
09/10/04
Tom Long
Tom Long
Detroit News
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Uncovered has no interest in explaining the Bush administration's case for war for them: This is the prosecution's argument, and it is extremely well-made.

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
09/10/04
Terry Lawson
Terry Lawson
Detroit Free Press
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This documentary makes an effective argument that isn't likely to spur much debate, despite the efforts of the filmmakers to do just that.

Full Review Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune | comment Comment
09/09/04
Jeff Strickler
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Minneapolis Star Tribune
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