An Exceptionally clever film

Rating: 10/10 (18 June 2011)

I watched this movie after my English teacher sung high praises about it to our year eleven class and I have to agree with her, this film is brilliant.
I really enjoyed this movie and cannot understand reviewers who give this film a one, how many movies have they actually seen to be able to call this film one-star worthy? Not at lot I would say, there are far worse films out there. I give this film a ten, because of the sheer amount of effort put into it and because I consider this to be in my top ten movie list.
The dialogue ran smoothly, the actors were basically perfect and the concept behind the movie is hilariously brilliant. I loved it, and I was shocked when I came onto this site seeing it has such a low rating.
People who say this movie does not have a plot are wrong. Sure it might not have an obvious linear plot, but isn't it great the producers think of their viewers as intelligent enough to work out the plot themselves rather than being force fed it like in a lot of other movies? The plot is exploring a concept, a journey taking a look into a part of the U.S Army that seems too unbelievable to be true. It's full of hidden wit and quirks that are very amusing. I love films that manage to inform and entertain at the same time and this is one of them. I was glad the plot was not very obvious, I found it to be quite refreshing. It was nice just going along the self discovery journey with the journalist.
But I do understand that not everyone will get this movie, but for people who understand or at least are slightly open to the philosophy this film is presenting I recommend this film highly. It's a movie for people who like to ask questions about why things are the way they are in our world and wonders what we can do to change them. It was intelligent and funny, and will probably be appealing to more open-minded viewers.
'The Men Who Stares At Goats' is a intelligent comedy that had me laughing out loud, something I hardly ever do in movies or television shows that are meant to be comedies. The reason I fell in love with this engaging satire is because of the unique, quirky and yet heart-warming touch to this masterpiece.