Lord of War

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John C @JohnCoch Jul 24 Lord of War is a bulletproof satire wrapped in a slick crime thriller. It knows that the most dangerous weapon in the room isn't always the one that fires, it’s the person clever enough to sell it. Nicolas Cage brings his trademark intensity to a character who can charm you in one breath and unsettle you in the next. With razor-edged humor, stylish storytelling, and a wicked sense of irony, it’s a smart, explosive look at ambition, greed, and the business of bad decisions. See more Ashequl I @Tofa13 Jul 1 Lord of War features what is arguably one of Nicolas Cage’s absolute finest and most grounded performances as the charming yet cold arms dealer Yuri Orlov. The film does a masterful job exploring the terrifying, dark underbelly of international gunrunning, pulling back the curtain on the hypocrisy of major peace-keeping nations. Jared Leto delivers an exceptional, tragic performance as Yuri's morally conflicted brother. The screenplay is brilliantly written and packed with dark wit, though it tries to cram so much global history and character development into a short runtime that it occasionally feels breathless. Had this been expanded into a television series, it could have been an absolute masterpiece. Even with its fast pacing, the film’s powerful message and legendary ending make it an essential watch. See more Sam R. @legomyeggo1215 Jun 26 Not a great movie. But one that will make you think. Lots of lessons to be learned here and also a great performance from nick cage. See more Jakob R @RT04319002 May 31 Just rewatched this. Crazy how GOOD a lot of these early 2000s movies are in hindsight, especially. with the garbage being produced these days. Cage is brilliant, and there's not a dull minute, neither a cringe ending. Yes, could have a little more edge with the writing, but we won't complain in 2026! See more Tess J @RT22064883 Mar 31 Such a brilliant film. The artistic take of some shots, monologues and re-wording (making the title so iconic) is pure brilliance. The mind of a geniuse and the art of a man. 10/10, easy top 5 movie of all time. See more ill 3 @RT25493494 Mar 23 Great entertaining movie but don't expect more for it. This isn't supposed to really give ideas of reasoning on the subject. See more Read all reviews

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