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      The Men Who Stare at Goats

      R Released Nov 6, 2009 1 hr. 33 min. Comedy List
      51% 218 Reviews Tomatometer 39% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score Struggling reporter Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) gets the scoop of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady (George Clooney), who claims to be from a unit of psychic soldiers who have been reactivated for duty. Intrigued by Cassady's assertions that they can walk through walls and kill goats by fixed gazes, Wilton follows him on a dangerous, top-secret mission across Iraq to find the brigade's founder, Bill Django (Jeff Bridges). Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jun 06 Buy Now

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      Though The Men Who Stare at Goats is a mostly entertaining, farcical glimpse of men at war, some may find its satire and dark humor less than edgy.

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      Leaburn O It's fine but forgettable silliness. That the US army spread their wings into every conceivable area is no surprise. Film was comedic but pointless. Amazing cast for such fluff but it was ok in the end. Saw on Sky Cinema. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/17/24 Full Review Victoria S Don't understand why people don't like this movies it's loosely based on a true story..yes the US government spent Tax payers dollars on a "starwars" program to explore psychic abilities and I think this film is hilarious. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review Audience Member I really don’t understand the low rating for this film I think it’s great. The cast, acting, humor, cinematography and editing really stand out. It should be a regular-watch classic. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/03/23 Full Review Charmaine N Loved this movie........the truth is always more entertaining than fiction. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/15/23 Full Review Wolfgang G Männer, die auf Ziegen starren, ist eine Filmsatire von Regisseur Grant Heslov, Peter Straughan schrieb das Drehbuch, nach dem gleichnamigen Sachbuch des Autors Jon Ronson… Eine coole Geschichte, über einen Reporter der hofft im Irak könnte er gerade die Story seines Lebens haben… Eine vorzügliche Satire über die sogenannte psychologische Kriegsführung, die trefflich mit schwarzem Humor gewürzt wurde… Mit einer großartigen schauspielerischen Leistung von Jeff Bridges, George Clooney, Evan McGregor und Kevin Spacey… Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/14/23 Full Review Jelisije J I'm surprised of how much I enjoyed this movie and I would gladly rewatch this film because its an underrated comedy. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Kaleem Aftab Independent (UK) Given the source material and the endless possibilities, it's surprising that the movie has ended up with so few belly laughs. May 15, 2018 Full Review Ed Koch The Atlantic Save your money and, more important, your precious time. Jan 17, 2018 Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: B+ Feb 18, 2012 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review It contains enough absurdist wit rooted in the paranormal to make it an offbeat farce. What it doesn’t have is substance. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 30, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins There are lots of introductions and plenty of set up, but viewers are left in the dark through most of the conflict. Rated: 6/10 Nov 29, 2020 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com The film cements Clooney's reputation for finding and bringing to light some of today's best independent cinema. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 16, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Struggling reporter Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) gets the scoop of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady (George Clooney), who claims to be from a unit of psychic soldiers who have been reactivated for duty. Intrigued by Cassady's assertions that they can walk through walls and kill goats by fixed gazes, Wilton follows him on a dangerous, top-secret mission across Iraq to find the brigade's founder, Bill Django (Jeff Bridges).
      Director
      Grant Heslov
      Executive Producer
      Barbara A. Hall, James Holt, David M. Thompson
      Screenwriter
      Peter Straughan
      Distributor
      Overture Films
      Production Co
      Smoke House, Paul Lister
      Rating
      R (Language|Brief Nudity|Some Drug Content)
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 6, 2009, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 6, 2012
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $32.4M
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