A big mess

Rating: Null/10 (7 March 2010)

A reporter, trying to lose himself in the romance of war after his marriage fails, gets more than he bargains for when he meets a special forces agent who reveals the existence of a secret, psychic military unit whose goal is to end war as we know it. The founder of the unit has gone missing and the trail leads to another psychic soldier who has distorted the mission to serve his own ends...
What do you get when you combine comedy, drama, sci-fi and action ? Usually a big mess. Despite the presence of great actors like Ewan McGregor and Kevin Spacey, this is not a good film by any means. Describing The Man who Stare at goats is not an easy task; first and foremost, the story is as bizarre as silly and convoluted. There's no real sense or purpose, and absolutely no direction. That alone makes this film an unpleasant experience. Also, a lot happens in the film and yet it manages to be one of the most boring and dull comedies of 2009. I don't even understand how this film can be categorized as a comedy because there's no humor at all. None. Zero. I know it sounds harsh but it's just impossible to laugh at this stuff unless you're 10. The film is not funny, clever or entertaining. There's a lot of positive reviews for the film but my advice is give it a miss.
4/10