Body of Lies

CIA field agent Roger Ferris (Leonardo DiCaprio) is operating in Iraq and hot on the trail of an underground terrorist cell believed to be coordinating the most recent attacks in America and Europe.  Ed Hoffman (Russell Crowe), meanwhile, is coordinating plans for Ferris via satellite imagery back in Langley.  Following clues that lead to Jordan, Ferris must broker an uneasy alliance with the chief of Jordanian intelligence (Mark Strong).  In a clash of beliefs and ideals, Ferris has to learn quickly who to trust for making the wrong choice could cost him his life.  128 Minutes Rated R

Body of Lies is another fantastic action/suspense movie from Ridley Scott. (Black Hawk Down, Gladiator)  While this movie lacks the personal drama of the recent movie, Traitor, it more than makes up for it in action sequences.  This movie shows the futility of the war on terror yet shows why it's also necessary.  Many other movies trying to tackle this subject often lean one way or the other.  Body of Lies seems to walk the razor's edge.  Grade B-