Manages to be both entertaining and informative at the same time.

Rating: 7/10 (29 June 2010)

Nicolas Cage gives a great performance as Yuri Orlov who develops a talent for selling guns as he becomes an arms dealer. Along the way his brother joins him and he falls in love with a model. This is a funny and often informative film about the consequences of guns that are used in conflicts Yuri makes big money from selling his guns as he lies to his wife about what he is up to. Things become difficult when another arms dealer Simeon Weisz, played well by Ian Holm (Bilbo Baggins in Lord of the Rings) goes against him, a terrorist leader in Africa buys his pocket and does not let him retire and the presence of an interpol cop (Ethan Hawke). Orlov isn't really a likable character and he gets his comeuppance at the end with consequences that are severe (which I won't say about) as he sells weapons that go in the hands of children and he cheats on his wife, but somehow through Cage's charm and his predicament, he becomes likable. Lord of War is nothing special but it is an interesting exploration of the culture of arms dealing and is entertaining to watch also with some great laughs. The only thing I would say is that him and the model (whoever the actress is lack chemistry) but that's only a small gripe. Overall it's a great film to watch.