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76 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 325 Ratings

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  • Starring: Amanda Peet, George Clooney, Matt Damon
  • Summary: From writer/director Stephen Gaghan, winner of the Best Screenplay Academy Award for "Traffic," comes Syriana, a political thriller that unfolds against the intrigues and corruption of the global oil industry. From the players brokering back-room deals in Washington to the men toiling in the oil fields of the Persian Gulf, the film's multiple storylines weave together to illuminate the human consequences of the fierce pursuit of wealth and power. (Warner Bros.)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    100
    Takes off with the lightning speed of a thriller, the gonzo force of frontline journalism and the emotional wallop of a drama that puts a human face on shocking statistics.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    An endlessly fascinating movie.
  3. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: William Arnold
    58
    It's simply not a very good movie. Its story line is populated with so many characters and meaningless names that it's nearly impossible to follow, and its author's message doesn't amount to much more than a cry of despair.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 155
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 155
  3. Negative: 38 out of 155
  1. DaveW.
    10
    Well worth the concentration and focus required.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. MarcusD.
    5
    Weak direction. Tries to be like 'Traffic' and fails. To many things going on at once. Good acting though.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. SarahR.
    3
    This movie is trying too hard to be impressive, and it succeeds only in being confusing. I waited 2+ hours for the ah-ha moment. Clooney on his pseudo-intellectual soap box. Ick.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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