The Men Who Stare at Goats
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54 out of 100

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6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 144 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ewan McGregor, George Clooney, Kevin Spacey
  • Summary: Reporter Bob Wilton is in search of his next big story when he encounters Lyn Cassady, a shadowy figure who claims to be part of an experimental U.S. military unit. According to Cassady, the New Earth Army is changing the way wars are fought. A legion of "Warrior Monks" with unparalleled psychic powers can read the enemy's thoughts, pass through solid walls, and even kill a goat simply by staring at it. Now, the program's founder, Bill Django, has gone missing and Cassady's mission is to find him. (Overture Films)



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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 33
  3. Negative: 4 out of 33
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Derek Elley
    90
    A superbly written loony-tunes satire, played by a tony cast at the top of its game.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Damon Wise
    80
    George Clooney dazzles and Jeff Bridges shines in a scattershot but often hilarious military farce.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: James Teitelbaum
    60
    It is frustrating to see this much raw talent on the screen, not to mention behind the camera, and to have had these people produce something that hints at so many complex things, but ultimately fails to deliver on them. It’s just a comedy, then. So be it, Jedi.
  4. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    30
    There's no doubt we need more movies for grown-ups, with jokes that don't hit us over the head, but The Men Who Stare at Goats doesn't fit the bill. At best, it might hypnotize you into a stupor.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 39
  3. Negative: 14 out of 39
  1. UriG
    9
    First of all, I must say I was nearly forced to go inside the cinema to watch the movie. But after watching it, I accept that it was a really nice film: fresh, not slow(but not as fast as I would have liked), really funny, and with a few moments that everybody in the cinema laughed really loud. It is worth watching it, so I recommend it to everybody. A must-see film if you wanna enjoy a really nice time!… Expand
  2. txrangersfan72
    8
    I really don't understand why people hated this movie. It's hysterical! Clever, dry and flat-out nonsensical. Fantastic cast and extremely entertaining.… Expand
  3. tonyGreen
    7
    Apparently based more in fact than you might believe, this movie is by turns satirical, amusing and poignant. An original indie with a great cast. Clooney and Bridges do not disappoint… Expand
  4. billanschell
    4
    The cast and premise are great, but the scriptwriting falls flat. It should have been much funnier, but it was well acted and had some good moments. You can't help feeling that the talent was largely wated.… Expand

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