War, Inc. is one of those head-scratchers where I'm at a loss as to whether or not this movie will be good, or even watchable. Starring John Cusack (who's also a credited writer on the film), it looks like one of those cynical, dark comedies where the goal is to make you think, "That's so absurd! The world isn't like that! Or is it?" See also: Wag the Dog.
Signs pointing to good/watchable movie include: both Cusacks on screen together (I love seeing Joan again!), smart twists on current events, and a darkly romantic sub-plot between the lovely Marisa Tomei and John Cusack.
Signs pointing to maybe not-so-watchable are: a whole lot going on — lots of characters, effects, music, bombs, journalists, etc.; and Hilary Duff playing a "Centeral Asian pop star" with an accent that is just. . .strange. Plus, she drops a scorpion down her pants.
War, Inc. opens in limited release May 23. To check out the trailer for yourself and tell me what you think, read more.
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Duff? Um, no thanks.
1Think I'll pass on this one.
2Trailer sort of reminds me of Southland Tales...not a good sign.
3I'm intrigued. I like the Cusacks.
4The more I hear about this movie the more I want to check it out.
5The movie doesn't look that bad other then Hilary Duff. She looks like the worst part of this movie in my opinion.
6Totally agree with you, hollycf
7Maybe if Hilary Duffs strange and fake accent were miles away from it.
8Duff make this confusing to me
9I can't wait to see it! It's so funny. Wonderful cast. The trailer has me hooked.
10I'll wait until the movie is for rent or it shows up on hbo/showtime.
11OoOoOo.. they had me intersted until the hostage scene.. images of Daniel Pearl flashed before me and suddenly sooooo not funny.
I will wait to see what the buzz is after it is released.
12the entire cast is AWESOME except for Hilary Duff.... i mean.... WHY??? Who made that decision?????????
13I love John Cusack so I am sure I will try watching it
14I saw it, and I thought it was great. Once you see the movie, the whole movie, Duff doesn't seem like such a bad choice. I think I'd prefer an unknown, or someone else but she pulls it off.
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