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The Men Who Stare At Goats

1hr 33mins
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, George Clooney, Robert Patrick, Stephen Root, Stephen Lang
Directed by: Grant Heslov
The plot: Reporter Bob Wilton is embedded in Iraq during the early years of the invasion, scrabbling around for a story. By chance, he encounters oddball Lyn Cassady, who makes outlandish claims about being part of the so-called New Earth Army - an experimental US military unit dedicated to the art of mental warfare. Lyn regales Bob with tall tales of his escapades, including how he once killed a goat by staring down the cloven-hoofed beast.
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Orange movie-goers' reactions
- " Fantastic film - had me in stitches!!! " — Ross, 23, Darlington
- " Very funny, I did not think George Clooney was a comic. How wrong was I. My husband and I did not stop laughing. Definitely recommended" — Helen, 37, Southsea
- " Good film, Good humour, a well deserved 7/10" — Nate, 23, Chatham
- " Good film, although it wasn't breathtaking. Quite funny with a good cast." — Nicky, 30, Wembley
- " Utter pants! Definitely targetted at US audiences due to its dire jokes. Don't waste your money going to see this plotless movie. Jeff Bridges deserves better!" — Bob, Birmingham
- " Brilliant - very funny. It followed the depth of the characters rather than them just shooting at each other. " — Anna, 30, Romania
- " Alright - a bit boring. It helps to have Ewan McGregor there! Not a very strong story. " — Kirsty, 20
- " The book is very funny but it seemed to take itself too seriously. Stellar cast. " — Philippa, 20
- " A bit of a let down. I wasn't impressed by it - it was meant to be quite funny but it didn't have a point to it, no build up. " — *Gemma, 20
- " It's a good laugh all the way through - an anti-military film that gets its kicks in whilst making you laugh.The casting is perfect !!" — Chris, 58, Putney
- " The only goat was I ! - to have paid to see that lemon" — France, 55, London
- " This was one of the worst films I have seen for a long time. It was not a drama nor a comedy. Dont go!!! You'll be the goat that stares at the screen :))" — Alper, 36, Brisol
- " Sniggers, belly laughs, tears in my eyes laughing...that was me and a few others in the sparsely attend screening... My companion didn't laugh at all. It won't suit all." — Kev, 46, Aveley
- " Not confusing at all! Some laugh out loud moments and a lot of subtle sniggers. " — Elizabeth, 21, Selby
- " Very good - the casting was brilliant. A perfect role for Jeff Bridges. " — Sandra, 56, Selby
- " I wanted to save the goats!" — Hayley, Leeds
- " Don't know what to say really. Kinda strange, but in a good way. Funny - with a really good soundtrack. " — Jenny, 25, Sweden
- " Brilliant, very funny. You don?t have to think too hard." — Barbara, 40, New Zealand
- " Bit random because it didn't seem to have any storyline to it." — Georgina, 17
- " The cast was good and so was the soundtrack" — David, 25, Leeds
- " Bizarre and amusing but I'm not really sure what was going on" — Jen, 19, Leeds
- " Absolute drivel!!! I didn't enjoy it at all" — Karen, 39, Cumbria
- " Funny but really strange not at all what I was expecting" — Liz, 38, Durham
- " Really bad terrible film. Made no sense at all. As bad as Burn Without Reading." — Billy, 21, Liverpool
- " The plot is too far-fetched. Highly unlikely." — Priya, 32
- " Confusing but witty in parts" — Amar, 34
- " Black comedy at its best, Clooney shines!" — Paul, 42, Ammanford
- " The book it is based on is published as non-fiction, so the blame for implausibility may lie with the New Earth Army rather than the film-makers." — Norm, 57, Stevenage
- " Don't be fooled by the stupid title; this IS actually worth watching. For once a warfilm with a sense of humour." — Micky, 25, Camden
- " I never thought of Clooney as a funny actor but this is a mint comedy - recommended!" — Ziggy, 33, Stirling
- " This sounds like a good film- but at goats?mmm... Maybe i should i try it at home . Jokes! But wil see defo xoxo" — Nadia, 16
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Channel 4
"Despite its undoubted qualities, its slightly smug attitude means it never quite matches the bite of earlier military satires."
Times Online
"A raucous and rapid-fire military comedy that channels the absurdist spirit of Catch 22 and Three Kings but is often something else entirely."
The Mirror
"There are amusing moments, but you'll need extra-sensory powers to spot the plot."
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