Lucybespro It is a performances centric movie

Spoonatects Am i the only one who thinks........Average?

Nessieldwi Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

torstensonjohn The film revolves around the invasion of Iraq and why we were really there. The political connotations and drive of certain political people were relevant. It is a good story of fictional telling with some accuracy. The suspense/drama was decent in it's plot, the cast was a draw but not weathering the fallout of the premise. Matt Damon playing the lead was dull in it's entry. All in all it was a good film but not great.

eric262003 In 2003 at the time of the Iraqi invasion, speculators believed that this dangerous mission was a necessity as the military must finally terminate all the weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that was once in the hands of Saddam Hussein. In 2010, it was discovered that Hussein wasn't hiding any WMD and the mission came out empty. It's unknown if the information that got to them was misconstrued, a failure or a lack of competence, the speculation was at an all0time high. In Paul Greengrass' "Green Zone", this gripping thriller emanates from Baghdad, Iraq takes us back in the early days of a Coalition invasion where the search for WMD goes underway. Based on Washington Post Baghdad correspondent Rajiv Chandrasekeran's novel, "Imperial Life in the Emerald City" and under the penmanship of screenwriter Brian Helgeland we have a brilliant fictional story with scenes that may ring some realism behind it.Chief warrant officer Roy Miller (Matt Damon) is a a determined man going into more liberated Iraq in search for these WMD. His frustration worsens due to every location he searches come out empty. Bush Administrator Clark Poundstone (Greg Kinnear) believes that the WMD intelligence does exist and the source of information is from an incognito informant who goes by the name "Magellan". Meanwhile CIA Operative Martin Brown (Brendan Gleason) contradicts that there's no WMD and secretly informs Miller about it. An Iraqi named Frankie (Khalid Abdalla) reports to Miller that a Republican Guard name Al Rawi (Igal Naor) is on the scene. Both Brown and Poundstone want Al Rawi captured for contrasting reasons. As Miller's investigations get deeper he finds himself in an uncompromising position by being tracked down by fellow soldiers.Although a lots of scenes are based off of Rajiv's book it is not a recreation of it. It's purpose is just a backdrop of the scenes but "Green Zone" is completely different story. And while Rajiv freely gives accurate names and leaves nothing behind, Greengrass and Helgeland spruce up their movie with fake names and identities for fear of retribution. If you read Rajiv's book it appears Roy Miller is based off of Monty Gonzalez, Clark Poundstone is really Paul Bremmer and Wall Street Journal reporter Lawrie Dayne (Amy Ryan) is based on New York Times journalist Judith Miller.In the two hour duration, Greengrass lets the thrill ride takeoff and the intensity and energy never deters. In a nutshell, this is a pretty archaic story about an individual who's on a wild goose chase surrounded by corruption goes out of his way in to unravel the truth. And yes Miller is the protagonist and Poundstone and his sycophants are the antagonists, there's still a plethora of grey areas that come around.The handling of the camera shots during the action scenes are purely satisfying with the in-your-face approach you feel like you're in the middle of the action. The movie camera and the fast-editing can make this film feels like another rehash of the Bourne films Greengrass and Damon have done over the years, with the only difference is that visual indicators has a more coherent approach to it. The visuals are relatively stunning and the score by John Powell adds the ambiance towards the scenes to make it all the more scintillating.Damon famous for his man-on-the-run films (like Bourne) was the right choice for this role and never once does he feel disconnected. Though clichéd, his clean-cut approach is convincing that he was the right choice to play the good guy. Greg Kinnear breaks type-cast here with in role as a corrupt man who's idealism gets the better of him. Brendan Gleason plays a rare creature in the movie industry, an honest CIA operative. Even Khalid Abdalla who was an evil hijacker in "United 93" plays a more sympathetic translator to Mr. Miller who's in the middle of choosing loyalties.What makes "Green Zone" stand out is the way it balances fact and fiction quite proportionately. And even though it seems like it plays out harshly towards the Bush administration, it's quite the misnomer. It's a fictional thriller striving to see how far one will go to see if WMD truly exist. If you're both a fan of political thrillers and fast-paced action films, you're all in for a real treat.

CinemaClown There are still a few delusional souls out there who believe that United States' invasion of Iraq was a justified move & not an excuse to pursue its own interests. Using the veil of democracy, America went to war despite opposition from United Nations and, in the process, didn't just destabilise the entire Middle-East but also plunged Iraq into total chaos.Green Zone is a valiant attempt to show the corruption within the then-functioning US government and argues that the whole "disarming Iraq from weapons of mass destruction" was a charade, that the Bush administration manipulated evidence in order to gain public support, and that America itself is responsible for the sorry state Iraq has been in ever since.The story of Green Zone follows Roy Miller, the U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer whose platoon is assigned the duty of finding the so-called weapons of mass destruction but discovers nothing for several times in a row. Things are set in motion when, after meeting with a CIA veteran, Miller goes rogue in order to find the truth and ends up excavating much darker secrets than expected.Directed by Paul Greengrass (best known for Bloody Sunday, United 93 & The Bourne Ultimatum), Green Zone begins with an explosive prologue depicting the air strike on the Presidential Palace in Baghdad, following which the main plot surfaces. The film mixes fictional & factual elements into a single storyline but it isn't as effective as expected and feels more like Jason Bourne in Iraq than what it's supposed to be.The camera-work & editing aspects carry Greengrass' signature all over it. Production design team does a splendid job at recreating the post-invasion setting. Matt Damon does well in his given role yet he feels like a miscast because the effect of the previous collaboration between Greengrass & Damon spills into this feature and prevents it from making its desired impact, not to mention that the action in the second half is highly reminiscent of Jason Bourne flicks.On an overall scale, Green Zone is thought-provoking on more levels than one, remains intense for the majority of its runtime, and is expertly steered by Greengrass' smart direction & Damon's solid performance and yet, the very jolt that was expected given its subject matter is somewhat missing. It probably would've worked better if it had taken the route of a political thriller than an action flick, in addition to further polishing its script & adding more interesting characters. Definitely a missed opportunity.

LeonLouisRicci So here it is 2010 and there is a lot of Grief, Suffering, and Embarrassment to Go Around. So the Movie is a Catharsis of Sorts for those Frustrated at Themselves for being so Gullible as the Leaders that with Slight of Hand Sold a Lie and so many Died and so many were brought Pain. Here it is 2010. Maybe the Movie will Help Ease that a Little with a Release of Adrenaline Spewed at those who are Responsible.The Film was not a Hit. It did Mediocre Business and the Critics were on Both Sides of the Border. The Enjoyment of the Movie is most likely Directly Attached to Your Political Leanings and says Nothing about the Film on its Own. As it Stands it is a Competent Wartime Thriller that is Enhanced by the War Torn Locations and the Chaotic Invasion and Plays like "as it is happening".But it it a Bitter Pill to Swallow because of the Truth Factor about "No WMDs" and the Unclear Motivations (unless it is oil) for Invading in the First Place. Matt Damon Heads a Good Cast and it is all done with Gravitas and Suspense. The Battle Scenes are Cutting Edge Exciting (if you can handle the shaky-cam). But in the End there is a Bad Taste. It is the Repellent Real Events and not the Movie. It just Cannot Separate Itself from Recent Revelations and the Fact that No One has Taken Responsibility for all the Carnage and Deception. It Remains a Sad State of Affairs and the Film is Tainted by that Poison.