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2005

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Based on actual events, this black comedy-drama stars Nicholas Cage as international arms smuggler Uri Orlov. The story follows Uri from his humble beginnings as a Soviet immigrant in 1970s Brooklyn and peaks with his involvement in selling off the stockpiled arsenal of post-Cold War Ukraine to among other top clients the .. Read more

Starring	Ian Holm, Sammi Rotibi, Eamonn Walker, Donald Sutherland
Director	Andrew Niccol
Genres	Action/Adventure, Thriller

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  Lord of War - The Shock Factor
  
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  Despite this showing gun whielding people who are exceptionally trigger happy, the masacre of innocent people and the death of a person close to Yuri (Nicolas ... read more »
  
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  - 20 Oct 2005 at 08:02
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  Awesome film.
  
  What a film
  
  One of the best films i have ever seen. Story 10/10 Acting 9. 6, Directing 8. 9, music, 8. 5, extras, 1/10.
  
  This story of the ... read more »
  
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- - MorganHall
  - 2 reviews
  - 30 Mar 2012 at 03:20
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  warlords and bloodbaths, it's business
  
  Yuri Orlov leaves family business to become arms dealer dragging in his brother on and off who is into girls and cocaine. Film starts in early 80s and ends in ... read more »
  
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- - juradino
  - 701 reviews
  - London
  - 11 Mar 2012 at 19:40
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  lor of war
  
  i had high hopes for this especially when nick cage was in it but not a good movie at all.
  
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- - speed43
  - 1 review
  - 21 Jan 2012 at 10:21
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  Everyone Loves A Bit of Cage Rage
  
  Slick, well thought out black comedy...even though this movie contains a lot of violence, hardly any of it can be called 'mindless'...the script is ... read more »
  
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- - WongOrWhite
  - 66 reviews
  - 01 Nov 2011 at 17:58
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  Excellent and makes you think
  
  Excellent film. The narrative provided by Cage added to the film and I found it both entertaining and thought provoking.
  
  II am always wary of these ... read more »
  
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- - FilmfanNi
  - 11 reviews
  - Belfast
  - 25 Sep 2011 at 19:07
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  - 4
  Highly recommended
  
  There was something about this movie that gripped me from beginning to end; I think it was Cage's narrative line that lay over the stunning camera work. ... read more »
  
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- - daiagnr7
  - 5 reviews
  - 17 Aug 2011 at 22:40
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  - 6
  Lord Of Bore?
  
  I'd never get excited over a film with Nicholas Cage in, i don't think there is an actor who stars in as many average films despite being a good actor.<... read more »
  
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- - pmsmith
  - 8 reviews
  - Stockton-on-Tees
  - 16 Aug 2011 at 12:29
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  - 5
  Dull, slow, painful to watch with nothing to commend it
  
  Nicolas Cage at his very worst. I think some people enjoy his slow, droning delivery... as if it hides some very clever thoughts or character acting. For me, ... read more »
  
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  - 12 Aug 2011 at 07:47
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  Worth Watching!
  
  Interesting..a different movie about guns and wars.Its a sad movie but we know its happening. Nicolas Cage voice/acting really a signature acting that nobody ... read more »
  
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  - 18 Jul 2011 at 22:59
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  Watchable and enjoyable...
  
  Cage brings his usual style of dry wit and humor to this role, in which he plays a big-time international arms dealer. Watchable and enjoyable, un-taxing and ... read more »
  
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- - Tomosan
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  Lord of War - The Shock Factor
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Despite this showing gun whielding people who are exceptionally trigger happy, the masacre of innocent people and the death of a person close to Yuri (Nicolas ... read more »
  
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  - 20 Oct 2005 at 08:02
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  Excellent
  
  This is an excellent film. Cage plays a reserved Ukranian arms dealer who is as sharp as a knife when it comes to outwitting customs and his competitors but ... read more »
  
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- - paul
  - Portsmouth, England
  - 19 Jun 2006 at 21:31
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  war...huh, what is it good for?
  
  Going by Nicholas Cage's recent track record, you might not expect much from this movie apart from big bangs, car chases and the odd cheesy line delivered ... read more »
  
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- - Tony
  - Belfast
  - 23 Oct 2007 at 22:23
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  Watch this
  
  Didn't expect much of this film as I don't think Mr Cage has been in anything good for a while, but I ended up really enjoying it. It had alot of funny ... read more »
  
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- - chickenbaby
  - kent
  - 13 Dec 2005 at 16:27
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  Evil prevails
  
  It's about time Mr. Cage was back in a decent role (after the awful National Treasure…) and here he has succeeded.
  
  For me this was a ... read more »
  
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- - StoneT
  - 15 reviews
  - Totnes, England
  - 14 Mar 2006 at 10:40
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  Truely inspired
  
  I loved Lord of War. I enjoyed every last second of it. The acting - superb. The story - brilliant. The message - inspired. The attention of detail is ... read more »
  
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- - Shimo
  - Belfast
  - 25 Dec 2005 at 18:53
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  Could be better!
  
  This could have been a much better film. The Plot, cast and acting are pretty good but Cage's monotonous ramblings as he tells the tale really do spoil what... read more »
  
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- - Razz
  - 1 review
  - Manchester
  - 16 Aug 2006 at 00:18
- - 9
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  Suprisingly good, a must see film........
  
  Wow!
  
  This is not only an alarming insight into the world of gun running, but a return to form for Cage, who at last, returns to his natural charisma... read more »
  
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- - boogsy
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  - 03 Jun 2006 at 19:24
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  Lord Of War: Gritty and Realistic
  
  I began watching LOW expecting to be turning it off within 20 minutes as I have done with other recent Nicholas Cage films. This film is based upon facts and ... read more »
  
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- - Chris Horrill
  - Exeter, Devon
  - 11 Dec 2006 at 13:26
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  Good, but what's with the adverts?
  
  As the title says, the film itself is fairly good but being forced to sit through 10 minutes of adverts (which you cannot skip) is annoying enough to sour the ... read more »
  
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- - Dani White
  - London, England
  - 01 Apr 2006 at 21:09

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