It's obvious that "Lord of War," the darkly satiric chronicle of an arms dealer's career, is eager to discuss important topics and make thought-provoking points — such as its protagonist's assertion that AK-47s, not nuclear or biological weapons, are the weapons of mass destruction that the world should worry about controlling. Unfortunately, good intentions and occasional strengths aren't the only things that are obvious in this film, which rarely misses an opportunity to bludgeon viewers over the head. Read the full review
Arms dealer Yuri Orlov (Nicolas Cage) struggles to stay one step ahead of an Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers, who include many of the worlds most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.
Director: Andrew Niccol
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jared Leto, Bridget Moynahan, Ian Holm, Eamonn Walker
Run time: 122 minutes
Release date: September 16, 2005
Rating: R for strong violence, drug use, language and sexuality.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: C-
"... dull. Dirty dishwater dull. Terminally dull."
Austin American-Statesman: 2 of 5 stars
"Writer/director Andrew Niccol takes a shot at turning this into a smart comment on America's off-the-books foreign policy; unfortunately, he lacks the finesse to pull it off."
The Palm Beach Post: A
"Lord of War is that rare mass entertainment that leads audiences to think about the way the world works, fueled by mordant humor and more than a few explosions."
