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Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass return to the propulsive action and visceral editing of the Bourne films -- but a cliched script and stock characters keep those methods from being as effective this time around.
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I don't like polemics, not even those supporting my position. This film does not support my position...the movie contains far too little in terms of a coherent, believable plot. Jan 12, 2018 | Full Review…
I don't like polemics, not even those supporting my position. This film does not support my position...the movie contains far too little in terms of a coherent, believable plot.
Ed Koch
Green Zone is the rare miss from frequent collaborators Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass. May 6, 2011 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
Green Zone is the rare miss from frequent collaborators Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass.
Laremy Legel
It's one thing for the filmmakers to (sort of) fictionalize real people, but Green Zone wraps up with a wish-fulfillment fantasy that is about as believable as watching reinforcements riding in to save Custer. Jan 3, 2011 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
It's one thing for the filmmakers to (sort of) fictionalize real people, but Green Zone wraps up with a wish-fulfillment fantasy that is about as believable as watching reinforcements riding in to save Custer.
Peter Rainer
Paul Greengrass's loud, Damon-driven documentary-style thriller confusingly weaves fact and fiction and whipsaws between various conspiracy theories, while the nonstop action mimics an Xbox splatter game. Mar 25, 2010 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Paul Greengrass's loud, Damon-driven documentary-style thriller confusingly weaves fact and fiction and whipsaws between various conspiracy theories, while the nonstop action mimics an Xbox splatter game.
Thelma Adams
Green Zone has technical flair, but we expect more from Greengrass. Mar 15, 2010 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Green Zone has technical flair, but we expect more from Greengrass.
Peter Bradshaw
Greengrass concocts a formula with a fighting chance of dispelling the Curse of the Hollywood Iraq Movie. If a picture as conventionally accessible as Green Zone tanks, that campaign is surely lost. Mar 15, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Greengrass concocts a formula with a fighting chance of dispelling the Curse of the Hollywood Iraq Movie. If a picture as conventionally accessible as Green Zone tanks, that campaign is surely lost.
Ben Walters
Green Zone is an entertaining movie, which features all the explosions, chases and stunning scenes that the subject merits. [Full review in Spanish] Mar 20, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Green Zone is an entertaining movie, which features all the explosions, chases and stunning scenes that the subject merits. [Full review in Spanish]
Laura Hiros
No doubt borrowing inspiration from real events, Green Zone is a nail-biting story of one man's single mission to uncover the truth, no matter the consequences. Sep 11, 2017 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
No doubt borrowing inspiration from real events, Green Zone is a nail-biting story of one man's single mission to uncover the truth, no matter the consequences.
Candice Frederick
It takes a special kind of talent, the kind of talent that Paul Greengrass has, to make a movie as annoying as Green Zone. Jun 22, 2013 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
It takes a special kind of talent, the kind of talent that Paul Greengrass has, to make a movie as annoying as Green Zone.
Will Leitch
"Green Zone" simply offers up a fun, entertaining ride that has you on the edge of your seat throughout most of the film. If you are into the politics though, you may just find it a little more interesting. Oct 1, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
"Green Zone" simply offers up a fun, entertaining ride that has you on the edge of your seat throughout most of the film. If you are into the politics though, you may just find it a little more interesting.
Jeff Beck
This is a frenetic and powerful action flick that brings the fight to you. Jul 30, 2012 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
This is a frenetic and powerful action flick that brings the fight to you.
Kevin Carr
A reasonably gripping entertainment. Apr 8, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A reasonably gripping entertainment.
Michael Dequina
Paul Greengrass uses politics to mask what is ultimately a very generic Matt Damon vehicle.
Super Reviewer
Paul Greengrass has made some terrific films in his career as a director. When he collaborates with Matt Damon, he always manages to create something entertaining and worth seeing. Green Zone is a highly entertaining action thriller set during the Iraq War. This is a well acted film that has a very good plot that makes this a very entertaining film from start to finish. The film focuses on an Army officer who hunts for Weapons of Mass Destruction, and comes out empty handed due to faulty intelligence reports. This is a tense film that is yet another strong directorial outing for Greengrass, who always knows how to create something memorable with his movies. Green Zone is a fine movie that has a strong cast that deliver some terrific performances. If you're looking for affine thriller, then give this one a shot, it definitely is an engaging picture that will grab your attention. Matt Damon is terrific in the role of Roy Miller, the army officer hunting for the WMD's. Paul Greengrass is a terrific filmmaker and he always picks some terrific ideas for movies. This is yet another well crafted film from a great director, and this is a must see for action fans. This is a tense ride from start to finish and it overcomes its flaws by delivering a well layered plot with great acting and tense, thrilling scenes that will keep you hooked till the final frame. Whenever Paul Greengrass and Matt Damon get together they make something special, and the result is displayed clearly in this well executed action thriller. I found that this film was a bit underrated and it deserves to be seen by film fans everywhere, and it ranks among the directors best works.
An explosive and strickly tense edge of your seat thriller. A sharp, crisp and well-crafted film that stands with some of Director, Paul Greengreass`s most impressive work. Director, Paul Greengrass and Star, Matt Damon do it again and deliver the goods. Matt Damon is terrific. Also packs some solid performanaces from Jason Isaacs. Amy Ryan, Greg Kinnear and Brendan Gleeson. A pulse-pounding and razor-edged action-packed thrill-ride from start to finish. An intensely dramatic and political look as well as the harsh dreaded realism of the atmosphere. It`s a gritty, thrilling and riveting movie. It stands on par with the Bourne films in style but is its own beast.
Let's get this out of the way: The plot of this movie was way too simplistic and ridiculous. However, Paul Greengrass always seems to drive kinetic, fast-paced, tense action throughout the entire movie. I was very, very entertained.
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