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The story of America as seen through the eyes of Robert S. McNamara, the former Secretary of Defense. McNamara, one of the most controversial and influential figures in world politics, leads viewers o...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 11, 2004
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September 14, 2006McNamara, at over 80, is still sharp and brilliant, with a lot to say. Great look into the way this man's mind works.
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April 9, 2006I'm not really one for documentaries. But as they go, this is one of the best. Thought provoking, interesting and lesson learning.
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March 25, 2007It's pro war! It's anti-war! It's pro-war... well, not really. It's just about McNamara, and his uncanny ability to avoid both of the previous questions.
Some might find the neutral tone refreshing, regardless. Not about miltiary strategy, but the morally-neutral engineering of ...( read more) -
November 11, 2009This is an absolutely fascinating documentary. It is a must see film, even for those not into documentaries. McNamara is such an amazing man. Excellent use of old footage, brilliantly edited together. The score is surprisingly very effective. Outstanding.
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October 20, 2009"Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it." - George Santayana
Errol Morris' masterful documentary is a riveting, powerful, thought-provoking meditation on the kinds of considerations that must be made in order to go to war, the mistakes that often ensue, a...( read more) -
July 25, 2009Robert S. McNamara was a great leader of our time and was shown in a very subtle and global storytelling. Every words of it is priceless and must cost the greatest director, Errol Morris
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July 9, 2009Errol Morris' outstanding documentary simply sits us down with former US defence secretary Robert S McNamara and lets him talk. He's a riveting subject, with some shocking stories to tell and the kind of person you'll like a lot at one moment and have contempt for the next. Meanw...( read more)
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July 8, 2009what an interesting life this man has lead. it's good to hear it from the very people who lived it but it's a bit sick to hear how they justified murder and still do even now.
Critic Reviews
May 3, 2005
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
February 6, 2004
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Essentially McNamara's version of himself through history, and he is such a persuasive figure. full review
January 23, 2004
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Morris, an ideal combination of journalist and romantic artist, matches footage to the words for maximum illumination and emotional impact. full review
January 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The effect of The Fog of War is to impress upon us the frailty and uncertainty of our leaders. full review
December 11, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
It will knock you for a loop like no other movie this year. full review
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