Lions for Lambs details
| Format: | 15 DVD |
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| Starring: | Robert Redford, Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise, Michael Pena, Derek Luke, Andrew Garfield |
| Director: | Robert Redford |
| Genre: | Drama - Thriller |
| Studio: | 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Name | Discs | |
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Lions for Lambs |
15 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 29 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 24 Mar 2008 |
| Main languages: | English, English Audio Description |
| Hearing impaired subtitles: | English |
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An Important and Dividing Film
By Vivacia (28 reviews) from London , 08 Feb 2008[Highly rated reviewer]
In the wake of the war on terror there have been many films critical of the actions of America in the Middle East. But none so far have had as fine a cast or as punchy a script as 'Lions For Lambs', which attempts to show us the deep flaws in the system, but also in the public themselves.
The film has three settings: one in Afghanistan with the impending action two soldiers are involved in, another in Washington as an experienced journalist (Streep) interviews a Senator (Cruise) about the next step in the military action in Iraq and lastly, a professor (Redford) discussing the future (and politics) with his most promising student. While this doesn't sound too thrilling remember that this film is not an action movie or even a political/thriller - it's a drama, discussing the political situation in America in 2007 through the narration of three separate stories that are intrinsically linked together by current events.
The dialogue is spot on, though at times is sometimes too perfect to be believable, but there are plenty of lines that stay with you right to the end. The performances are excellent, particularly from the three big leads and they deliver the script with gusto and obvious relish. Be warned though, as 'Lions For Lambs' is far from a balanced film, and it rams it's point home in almost every scene, setting and utterance. This may be bit much for some, especially for those that do not sit on the left side of the fence or for those who have no interest in politics, as there isn't anything extra to entertain 'the masses'. It is also firmly concerned with the American point of view, which may be a little hard to fully relate to this side of the big pond.
'Lions For Lambs' is (from a certain point of view) a moving, and intelligent discussion of modern American politics. From the other point of view it can be seen as simply left wing liberal propaganda, though likely most people in Europe won't feel that as strongly as Republicans in the US. And it must be noted that for a film like this to exist at all is a testament to the very democracy it's criticising. But it does ask a very important and uncomfortable question of all of us - if you take no stance yourself, and distance yourself from all events, then do you have the right to criticise the actions of those that make a stand?- Was this review helpful to you?
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(261)Rubbish, don't bother
By BadBabe (32 reviews) , 11 May 2013Made me stop and think why am I watching this film. Never been so bored in my life. Read the review and give miss this film a miss.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Quick and Political but has great ideas... Enjoy
By romeo7 (20 reviews) from London , 27 Aug 2012[Highly rated reviewer]
Well done! ... I enjoyed it to the letter.... Meryl Streep is amazing as usual with superb acting. You have to have a clear head to watch it... The ideas thrown in are many and quick so don't get distracted or you lose it...- Was this review helpful to you?
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Short, to the point and well worth a look
By Harryxd (8 reviews) , 10 Feb 2012I think that a sign of a good film is where you watch it one evening and find yourself still thinking about it the next morning. The film is quite short by modern standards but irrespective of that we get an excellent and direct insight into the wholly believable main characters - Redford simply strolled through his role as the Professor and made me wish that he had taught me; Streep as usual can turn her hand to anything and left me pitying the position that she found herself in; Cruise played the slick and imposing Senator to perfection, even down to the 'buying your vote smile'. This film was brave insofar as it mentioned on a number of occasions how the USA has got it's policies so wrong in the past (i. e. Iraq) which probably accounts for the lack of box office success; maybe Streep's subtle 2 second reminder about Vietnam didn't help the earning potential either? If you like fast cars and pointless gun battles, don't watch this. If on the hand, you like a meaningful script that you have to concentrate on, this is for you.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Really makes you stop and think
By PoloBeanScotland (32 reviews) , 21 Jan 2012A great film, refreshing - tackles the biggest issues and makes them personal. Really makes you stop and think about things. Maybe not the slickest production in the world, but that's more than made up for by the fascinating characters who are made absolutely real by a top quality cast. Not to be missed.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Lions Led By Donkeys...!
By buffyrules (335 reviews) from southend on sea , 12 Nov 2011There is so little here that could possibly appeal.It just beggars belief that such talent could produce such a poor film lacking in any meaning when it is trying so hard to mean something! I admire Redford and everything he's done for the film industry over the past decades with his sundance festival but its even more shocking that someone who is so involved with independent film making can produce such a bland and dull film. The Sundance Kid has really flopped here!- Was this review helpful to you?
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