Lord of War

Rating: 8/10 (6 December 2011)

Lord of War is not a lighthearted Hollywood flick with a feel good ending, its a look at the life of a gunrunner.
Nicholas Cage is Yuri Orlov, the world's most successful arms dealer. He narrates his own tale giving you an insightful look into his illegal activities.
The story is well written and dramatic, as Yuri, with an interpol agent hot on his case, begins to question the morality of what he does in this thought provoking film that deals with the dark realm of reality.
Altogether not what you would call an entertaining film (as thats not what it is meant to be) but rather thoughtful in how it deals with the morality of the issue. That doesn't mean its boring, its good film, but not for those looking for a mindless thrill ride.