By Far Cage's Finest.

Rating: 9/10 (3 September 2006)

Lord of War is, like Munich, an excellent film.
Brutally honest, straightforward, and very clear are the best ways to describe the message carried in this film. There are no "heroes" and there are no "villians", the movie takes no sides, and manages to portray the high cost of low living in the finest way possible.
Cage portrays a gun-runner, and the movie follows his character, Yuri Orlov, throughout his (seemingly) early career. It follows the challenges he faces on the job (including some rather violent mobsters and jealous rivals), the cost of his lifestyle (usually paid in the lives of his family), and ultimately, the unpredictability of said lifestyle.
The movie maintains a build-up of suspense from the start which culminates in its conclusion, leaving Yuri friendless and very much alone in a hostile world. However, it also leaves a large question for the viewers to answer, one which was asked of me by another who watched it: Did Yuri win? Watch the film, and ask yourself the same question. It will leave you pondering for years to come.
9/10.