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Plot:
A wily arms dealer dodges bullets and betrayal as he schemes his way to the top of his profession, only to come face to face with his conscience. But it's not easy to leave a life of girls, guns and g...( read more 
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MCT:May 15, 2008wow what a fantastic movie...this is brilliant this is very shocking its very entertaining 2 watch...this has a great cast of characters throughout the movie...the soundtrack is brilliant 2 listen 2...the special effects in this movie are amazing 2 see...nicolas cage is fantastic in this movie...everybody in this movie all play great parts throughout the movie...this is just unbelievable 2 see its got a great story,script is good its really amazing..the scenery throughout the movie is really kewl as welll this is brilliant movie
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MCT:May 14, 2008Yuri Orlov: The first and most important rule of gun-running is: Never get shot with your own merchandise.
What's cool about Nic Cage is that he is in early stages of Walkinisms, where he can give the same type of performance, but it is still entertaining to see anytime.
This movie is a very dark comedy that is filled with humor and interesting visual touches. It's also very informative about a topic that probably isn't to delved into by many.
Gunrunning is a very real industry, and watching this movie, the best part is knowing that all the information presented is true. Not the characters of course, but what is shown and how the trade is portrayed, all of that is real.
Yuri Orlov: The second rule of gun-running is always ensure you have a foolproof way of getting paid.
The story revolves around Yuri Orlov, a Ukranian man who moved to America as a boy and grew up to become a gunrunner. The film depicts about twenty years of his life, with his narration backing up all of the activities, people, and guns he must deal with.
The supporting actors also do a good job, including Jared Leto as Cage's coke addicted brother, Bridget Moynahan as his trophy wife who learns more than she wants to, Eamonn Walker as an African Dictator and Ethan Hawke as an honest cop trying to legally take Cage down.
Jack Valentine: Do you know why I do what I do? I mean, there are more prestigeous assignments. Keeping track of nuclear arsenels - you'd think that be more critical to world security. But it's not. No, nine out of ten war victims today are killed with assault rifles and small arms - like yours. Those nuclear weapons sit in their silos. Your AK-47, that's the real weapon of mass destruction.
Yuri Orlov: I don't put a gun to anyones head and make them shoot.A shooting war is better for business but id rather them shoot and miss just as long as their firing.
As mentioned, Nic Cage does his thing here. But opposed to the half of his films that are aimed at blockbuster audiences, this is the the type of character role that he sinks right into at works wonderfully. His character's morality is a wonderful aspect to play off of.
Also helpful is Andrew Niccol's direction. Just as in Gattaca, mixing with his intriguing story is his wonderful visual tricks. The movie is full of juxtaposed imagery and satirical jabs depicting the state of the world and the role of Yuri's business.
This is a movie that becomes better and better as I watch it. It has a good soundtrack, doesn't bull shit the facts, doesn't promote Cage's business as anything but how it is, and it maintains it's tone as a real depiction of a dark business... with jokes.
Yuri Orlov: There are two types of tragedies in life. One is not getting what you want, the other is getting it. -
MCT:May 12, 2008Très bon film doté d'un propos très troublant. Solide performance de Nicolas Cage. Un documentaire sur le commerce des armes, avec un ton de divertissement. Carte cachée de 2005.
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MCT:May 9, 2008
I wouldn't be suprised if some find Nicholas Cage's performance here as his best ever, Lord of War is a stunningly powerful movie.
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MCT:May 9, 2008
Interesting script and reasonable acting from Cage. Tends to drag a little in places but other than that its a decent watch
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xoxxemzxxoxposted 290 days ago -
Great film start to finish... even with the tough subject matter. The story, actors, action, director, and the subtle intensity is just riviting..!
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2005 Lord of War (Director Andrew Niccol) & 2003 Matchstick Men i feel are BOTH MUST SEES!! I have not yet seen Ghost Rider but both these films touch the souls of "real" actually basically honest men whose perspec- tives are torn askew by their circumstances. They truly moved me! Wonderfully directed by Andrew Niccol, Nicholas Cage takes the lead in Lord of War (or War Lord!) as a desperate family man resourceful enough to begin an international arms trade in order to support (finan-cially) his family--and an extravagant wife!! Touching story...great view of war-torn Liberia & other Afrikan countries in civil war [see video clip]
posted 389 days ago -
This what movies are for. So many things to love it. Is a narrated movie, with the always great Nicholas Cage and is a satire of reality in a real way. The great form of sarcasm. Again I love this movie.
posted 640 days ago -
This movie is amazing, it sort of uses emotional juxtaposition, if you know what i mean, to make you sympathise with a really evil money hungry guy. It puts you on the bad guys side. gotta watch it!!
posted 671 days ago -
Ive never seen a movie quite like this, it opens with a really cool "bullet view", taking you from the production, shipping and firing of an AK-47 bullet. The opening however cant compare to the rest of the movie. Narrated by Nick Cage, it tells the story of a gun runner dodging everything from bullets to interpol agents to sadistic warlords. Ill never watch another gung ho action film again without being reminded of the back story of where all those weapons came from and go. A unique film not to be missed.
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