"Body of Lies" is based on Washington Post columnist David Ignatius' 2007 novel about a CIA operative, Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio), who uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan.
Body of Lies is entertaining and perfect for those who love lots of action; however, it is easily forgettable and often seems a little confused as to whether it's a thriller or a political drama!
There's just something about Leonardo DiCaprio's acting that makes him so great to watch. This something, and I don't care what some snooty critics might say, happens to be talent. Lots of it. He is excellent, I cannot stress this enough. Good. Now for the story. The story is complicated to say the least; CIA agent Roger Ferris (DiCaprio) is sent to Jordan by his boss Ed Hoffman (a rather over weight and brash Russell Crowe) to uncover a growing terrorist threat. This terrorist threat has already blown up a house in Manchester. However, Ferris finds it hard to both serve Ed Hoffman and not to lie to Hani Salaam, Jordan's local intelligence chief (an amazing Mark Strong) who is far from being ready to trust the CIA. The script is intelligently written, providing some great characterisation for DiCaprio to work with and plenty of chances for Ridley Scott to exercise his directing capabilities. It is a tad disappointing that when Ferris meets an attractive medical worker the plot takes a predictable turn, but never fails to grip. The torture scene is grisly and detailed (a part which a pianist would faint over) but is never gratuitous, causing the initial shock to be all the more powerful.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. CIA agent Roger Ferris uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan, but while he tries to capitalize on the intelligence he has uncovered he must also be wary of the double-dealings of his boss in America.
Ridley Scott directs this political thriller based on the novel by David Ignatius. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Roger Ferris, a CIA agent who uncovers a lead on a Jordan-based terrorist leader, Al-Saleem (Alon Aboutboul), who has masterminded several bombings of civilian targets. With the help of his boss, Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe), and a tentative alliance with the Chief of Jordanian Intelligence, Hani Salaam (Mark Strong), Ferris devises a plan to infiltrate the terrorists' network and track down those responsible for the bombings.
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