Body of Lies
User Score
7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 108 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 108
  3. Negative: 7 out of 108

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  1. EdT.
    Feb 28, 2009
    1
    Boring 'cellphone' pic. Wholly unoriginal and entirely unbelievable at the same time.
  2. caporegime
    Jun 10, 2009
    1
    This movie won't be remembered.
  3. RicoS.
    Feb 1, 2009
    2
    What's with all the distractions? Why is Crowe's character always doing five things at once while on the phone, coordinating CIA business? Because the phone-conversation isn't interesting enough in itself? Well, that's the problem with this movie: Over-sophisticating a simple story, replacing lack of script with chaos. It's just very annoying.
  4. LisaB
    Sep 14, 2009
    4
    If it had not been for Mark Strong's performance in this movie, it would have been terrible. I'm a big DiCaprio fan, not so much of Crowe. But I expected a lot from this movie. As some people said before, it was a bit too Hollywood for my taste. But again, Strong's perforance steals the show and he proves that he can hold his own and even shine brighter than well known great actors.… Expand
  5. TravisB.
    Feb 21, 2009
    4
    I thought it was terrible. I struggled to finish it.

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Metascore
57 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 37
  3. Negative: 1 out of 37
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    70
    It may not be as much fun as old spy movies starring Cary Grant or more recent entertainments such as "Spy Game," directed by Ridley's brother Tony, but it feels all too accurate.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    50
    A mostly formulaic approach that becomes more disappointing as the yarn unwinds.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: David Edelstein
    60
    The film has one indelible asset: Mark Strong, who plays the Jordanian spymaster Hani. He's sleek and lounge-lizard sharp like a young Andy Garcia, and he could be bigger than Garcia. The Jordanian holds all the cards, and opposite two superstars, Strong is the only actor who holds the camera.
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