Lord of War

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Melissa L I don't know how I missed this Nic Cage movie...I've seen many of them. He's one of my favorite actors. This was serious and sad. I recommend it, though, because, as I read in someone else's review, Nicolas Cage was perfect in this role...and no one else could have nailed it. I highly recommend it. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Kauã M Great, probably one of Nicolas Cage's best performances, he fits this role very well, the film is very light to watch and keeps you hooked from beginning to end, charismatic direction and an even more charismatic protagonist, who guides you on a journey that you don't expect, of course at some moments he seems to want to make social criticisms that don't seem to weigh so much, and the focus is more on the protagonist's challenges than on the war itself, but very good. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/20/25 Full Review Audience Member Had some interesting moments and probably has some truth to its ideas. But it wasn't as interesting as I'd hoped it would be. I thought the script needed more punch. It was a little dull. I would have liked to see more time with his family. I thought a more interesting thread would have been if he was a loyal family man. But instead, he just turns out to be a really bad guy. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/27/25 Full Review אמיר ס I would like to begin by stating that this film is a true masterpiece. Nicolas Cage delivers an outstanding performance that resonates well with the average viewer, surpassing the quality of many other films. The plot is dynamic and engaging, and the characters are exceptionally well-written. I watched this film long after it was first recommended to me, and I must say—the recommendation was entirely justified. This film is, without a doubt, a masterpiece; a work that brings honor to its creator. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/12/25 Full Review Blu B A Classic Drama Biopic. Cage & Moynahan are really good here. The dialouge is really good filled with some great lines. It really elevates a lot of things here and everyone else does a really good job too. Music is pretty solid but probably the weakest thing here. It's used well but isn't that catchy or memorable on its own. It's a bit episodic feeling in the first two thirds. I think the biggest issue is how it will show us in key events and conflicts throught the decades but the supporting characters from that conflict lots of times just disappear for long stretches and the only thing uniting it is Cage. This needed probably to develop the supporting cast a bit more throughly outside of his wife. But for what it's worth it does a great job taking you into the world of being a weapons smuggler and the ins and outs of why and how someone would do this. It clearly has a political message to it also against weapon proliferation but for better or for worse that message gets lost in the conflicts and character scenes. It's got really good cinematography. The opening showing the bullet POV is highly original and there are truly some great acting scenes in this. It's got excellent pacing too because it does a great job bringing his persnal life and gun running together in the end in a great ending too that I appreciate didn't go to happy or to dark but very real. It's a very unique sort of film that isn't really action but also not fully crime either. It walks that line beautifully. Anyone who is a fan of any actors in this, the director, biopics, dramas, or even crime flicks should check this out. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/25/25 Full Review Daniel N Love it. Great watch that has withstood the test of time. Highly recommended. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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