This movie was really hyped up but went no where. The point of everyone taking a stand is noteworthy however the movie failed to evolve. Big star billing to draw you in but a big waste of time and moneyin the end.

The modern incarnation of the Goebells doctrine, " tell a lie that is big enough, and repeat it often enough and the whole world will believe it" comes to full fruition in this film. I was too insulted to be bored during this yawn-fest. The few action sequences that where actually placed in the movie, were overshadowed by the propaganda surrounding the script, and the less that stellar performances from some usually great actors. People wonder how the entire German nation was brainwashed into doing what they did in WWII- well a steady diet of films like this would be a pretty good indication of how that feat can be accomplished. Americans need to turn their backs on Hollywood, because it is pretty obvious that they have turned their backs on us....

Caught a preview tonight and thought the movie was absolutely AWFUL. Most of the movie is devoted to conversational dialogue that I guess was attempting to show insight into the workings of politics, government and media. It failed. Nothing could have been more contrived and more inaccurate. There was no sense of depth and thought. There are only three minor characters that you care about in the movie at all and their story (which is the only story that is shown rather than told) is cut short and bogged down by the cliches and dialogue of everyone else, which includes the leading stars of this movie. In short, not entertaining, not smart or thought-provoking and an unsatisfying experience. A complete waste of time and money.

This movie actually startled me by slapping me in the face with 3 visualizations from 4 different perspectives: -political -media -military -education; with all the action and stories woven expertly into a rope that lets you escape the mundane world about the war onto a much higher moral plain. I NEVER expected such a good movie from Redford. It was balanced and fair (and brutally honest) in all areas and left you hanging in space contemplating the horrific choices that have left us all wondering about our future since the crushing blow of 9-11. I believe this could end up being Best Picture of the Year - it is so powerful and dramatic!! Tom Cruise plays his best role yet and all the other characters are realistic and compelling in their world views. Definitely a must see movie!

I wouldn't even bother to go see this movie....just another one of the latest string of movies bashing America and the soldiers who are fighting and dying for us. The Liberal Media Establishment just doesn't get it....that REAL Americans are sick of paying good money to see trash movies with liberal, politically correct drivel messages. Redford tries to pass this movie off as balanced....don't be fooled...it's the same simplistic liberal-sided mind-mush...