Recommended As a Middle-Eastern conflict critique, War, Inc. 's boldness in execution doesn't match its limited depth; but, as a blend between zestful satire and zany verbal slapstick, it entertains unlike many others of its kind. Richard Kelly tried to achieve similar results with his heady misfire Southland Tales , a film rife with consumerist pokes and societal tomfoolery, but murky concept development halted its potential. This John Cusack vehicle doesn't try to be the smartest war farce out there, but it does take all of its ideas -- spoof, wit, and concept alike -- and slickly blends them together into a rowdy, entertaining-as-hell satirist comedy that came up as quite the under-appreciated surprise. The Film: Read the entire review ...
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Recommended As a Middle-Eastern conflict critique, War, Inc. 's boldness in execution doesn't match its limited depth; but, as a blend between zestful satire and zany verbal slapstick, it entertains unlike many others of its kind. Richard Kelly tried to achieve similar results with his heady misfire Southland Tales , a film rife with consumerist pokes and societal tomfoolery, but murky concept development halted its potential. This John Cusack vehicle doesn't try to be the smartest war farce out there, but it does take all of its ideas -- spoof, wit, and concept alike -- and slickly blends them together into a rowdy, entertaining-as-hell satirist comedy that came up as quite the under-appreciated surprise. The Film: Read the entire review ...