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moviemitch96May 28, 2017

A pretty straightforward, yet mostly amusing war satire nonetheless. The cast assembled here is undeniably talented and keeps thing interesting as well, although I must say that I felt as though Brad Pitt was mostly just revisiting hisA pretty straightforward, yet mostly amusing war satire nonetheless. The cast assembled here is undeniably talented and keeps thing interesting as well, although I must say that I felt as though Brad Pitt was mostly just revisiting his dimwitted Lt. Aldo Raine character from Inglorious Basterds in this film. Nonetheless, he still does a fine job and has his fair share of humorous and worthwhile moments throughout. Like I said before, the story and everything here is all pretty straightforward, but the film's decision to approach war satire in more of a deadpan fashion instead of a more ridiculous and over-the-top fashion (and wisely so, I might add), kept the film humorous and interesting enough for me. Overall, it's nothing amazing, but if you have some time to kill on Netflix, I'd say that it's worth your time for the most part.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsAug 4, 2017

A very, very solid film in which Brad Pitt and the cast get to show off some nice acting chops. War Machine does a great job in telling a fictionalized version of the story of General McCrystal. While the script does kind of conflict with theA very, very solid film in which Brad Pitt and the cast get to show off some nice acting chops. War Machine does a great job in telling a fictionalized version of the story of General McCrystal. While the script does kind of conflict with the narrative of reality, this is a good choice if you are interested at all in the War in Afghanistan.… Expand

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JonDocJan 23, 2018

I am beginning to lose faith in the judgement of professional critics. This movie was excellent. It deftly tackled the difficulties of fighting a guerrilla war with skill and humour. Pitt’s likeable over the top performance was the heart andI am beginning to lose faith in the judgement of professional critics. This movie was excellent. It deftly tackled the difficulties of fighting a guerrilla war with skill and humour. Pitt’s likeable over the top performance was the heart and soul of the movie. Kingsley and Swinton had small but satisfying roles.… Expand

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alejandro970Jun 10, 2017

Brad Pitt remarks as a arrogant general in a war drama that dissects the unconfortly truth about the military incursion to Afghanistan. Some parts - the dialogued- feels dull but the absurd humor is helpful.

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trinitycrazyJul 25, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a quick little summary, if you don't like political satire of the US and a rather anti-war type theme, you will not like this movie. Do not come into it expecting a lot of action as there is only one action scene lasting about 10 minutes. If you are OK with this, it will be a hell of a ride. War Machine is a well done, yet imperfect movie on the United State's rather controversial job in Afghanistan. It shows the vanity of fighting in Afghanistan from the point of view of a rather satirical general, who more or less demonstrates in a very exaggerated way, the logic of many generals in the US army. All of them believing in one way or another, the war in Afghanistan could be won. When in reality, this is everything but the truth. Despite a quick change of tone in the beginning of the movie and some rather side tracking sub plots, the movie was a very enjoyable take on Afghanistan. And its ending wraps up the entire movie up nicely, summarizing our attempts in Afghanistan quite nicely.… Expand

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sassymahMay 26, 2017

The media's smear campaign and bias against this film is really being destructive. The injustice of the reviews who refuse to understand the relevance and poignancy of this film really is unsettling. War Machine is one of the mostThe media's smear campaign and bias against this film is really being destructive. The injustice of the reviews who refuse to understand the relevance and poignancy of this film really is unsettling. War Machine is one of the most intelligent, complex, nuanced, and provocative films of 2017. A worthy Oscar contender with strong performances across the board and sharp writing is being trashed with the press agenda against Brad, this film, and netflix. The film neither glorifies or vilifies the military. It is about government dsyfunction and shades of gray in policies of war. The bad reviews against this film are superficial, crass, and do not appear to grasp the dark tone of satire.

War Machine is The Big Short of war films and has the kind of dark underlying humor that Inglourious Basterds or Burn After Reading had. War Machine is a superior film to Allied or Fury, so the fact that the biased reviews are giving a extraordinary and compelling film like War Machine a lower score than those films is really disturbing to me.

Brad is a revelation here. His performance contains a range and a level of verstaility that perfectly embodies the absurdist satirical tone of the piece. There is a lot of sensitivity and humanity given to his performance as well as a gonzo levity and portrayal of human arrogance/falliability. Topher Grace, Lakeith Stanfield, Tilda Swinton, Meg Tilly, Ben Kingsley, and the entire ensemble all give grounded performances that perfectly off-set the deconstruction and nuanced nature of this film. There are no clear cut good guys or bad guys in this movie.

It is all about exposing the flawed doctrines of insurgency and occupation. I would recommend this film for smart viewers. This film deserves Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor, Original Score, Cinematography, and Editing. Alas, the sleazy press who is determined to make this captivating, groundbreaking and yet strange film a debacle is going to negatively impact its chances.… Expand

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SidneyDenverMay 28, 2017

I just watched. Brad Pitt you are awesome. This is not the best movie ever made, but he's hilarious! He took a real human and made me want to watch. As well as Meg Tilly, Ben Kingsley, Anthony Michael Hall, Griffin Dunne. All veryI just watched. Brad Pitt you are awesome. This is not the best movie ever made, but he's hilarious! He took a real human and made me want to watch. As well as Meg Tilly, Ben Kingsley, Anthony Michael Hall, Griffin Dunne. All very entertaining. In this world of violence, which we are all aware, this took a take on the real horror of a situation and made me want to educate myself. Brad, the running, hahaha!… Expand

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ZadenBuria15May 27, 2017

At first, the film shows itself in a very simple way, it has a good introduction, and successfully presents the concept in a good yet not so fascinating perspective, however, it takes truly excellent turns, and makes a perfect transition ofAt first, the film shows itself in a very simple way, it has a good introduction, and successfully presents the concept in a good yet not so fascinating perspective, however, it takes truly excellent turns, and makes a perfect transition of tone and perspective, and offers a final moment that leaves us understanding completely how this “cycle” repeats itself all the time, leaving the same to worse result, due to the underestimation of the problem, and the people chosen to give solutions. Even though the ending seems too serious in this description, the film successfully gives it to us in a very successful satirical way, where you can understand and laugh because of the irony.… Expand

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FernandoFLMay 27, 2017

The film and its script was excellent, it did not only recreated original and interesting behaviours, but it also showed true creativity and talent with its pace and development, and immense depth and realism in the right moments. Excellent.The film and its script was excellent, it did not only recreated original and interesting behaviours, but it also showed true creativity and talent with its pace and development, and immense depth and realism in the right moments. Excellent. It's hard for me to believe there's people who didn't get the entire tone of the film. Because the film does change its focus, but does it perfectly, with the right turns and takes its time to do it. This bad reviews rain is not justified and its goal is not other than to boycott the Netflix network.… Expand

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3ebfan511Jun 24, 2017

This is not a typical "war" movie, it is actually an anti-war satire. Some people will get it, some people won't. and for those that don't...they probably won't like it. If you have a cynical view of the military or our country you willThis is not a typical "war" movie, it is actually an anti-war satire. Some people will get it, some people won't. and for those that don't...they probably won't like it. If you have a cynical view of the military or our country you will probably enjoy it, as it will make more sense to you. If...you don't get it...you are probably like the people being satirized....

Overall not a perfect film, as it goes from funny to a little philosophical as it goes on, but overall pretty entertaining, unique, and definitely worth seeing.… Expand