Lord of war (film)

Kapitan · 11-24-07, 05:46 PM

Has anyone seen the film staring nicholas cage and ethan hawke? its about a arms dealer and shows you through out his entire life how he traffics arms and his rise and downfall then re rise again.

if you seen it please share the views.

Seeadler · 11-24-07, 06:03 PM

A good film, especially the end, have it on DVD

Hakahura · 11-24-07, 06:07 PM

Yes, I've seen it, bought the DVD and then watched it to death some more.

An excellent film. Ignore what the critics say about it being disjointed and not sure what it wants to be.

Cage gives a fantastic performance, perfectly cast as the immoral protagonist.
The opening title sequence "life of an AK47 round" is unique and unforgettable.
The photography and locations are excellent.
The story is excellent, and probably not to far from many truths.
The supporting cast do their jobs splendly.
A very cleaver critique of modern day morality, as we all chase the American dream.
Cage's monologue throughout the film is brilliant and very witty at times.
Finally, it's very thought provoking.

If you haven't seen it go out and rent it!

One of my favorite films of recent years.

Jimbuna · 11-24-07, 06:08 PM

I'd give it a 5/10.....and I'm a big Cage fan

AG124 · 11-24-07, 06:13 PM

I own it too, actually. I happened to think it was quite good, although some might say it is somewhat left-leaning in its ultimate message (NOT trying to start a political flame war here). It is mostly concerned with Nicholas Cage's character (Yuri Orlov) and his personal struggle to develop a personal identity which he can feel proud of - this turns out to be a career as an arms dealer, (as "he is good at it," not because he enjoys his great financial success). He isn't evil or a bloodthrist killer or anything, but becomes wrapped up in this life and seems unable to avoid the temptation to continue it, even though he realizes what he is doing is wrong, and even if there are repercussions...I won't say any more about that because the last thing I want to do is ruin the movie for you. Basically, I would classify it as a good drama (not the crappy romantic kind

) instead of a thriller or action movie, although there is some interesting political and military aspects to it as well.

Overall, it is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I do recommend it.

Kapitan · 11-24-07, 06:31 PM

I have a special edition version it shows the making of the film and cut scenes, the row of tanks you see as orlov is going around the base acctually belonged to an arms dealer the director said and i quote " i need these back by friday as i am shipping them to liberia"

90% of the weapons used in the film were also real, and whats more chilling to note is that the cost of the real weapons was less than to buy immitation ones!

fatty · 11-24-07, 06:36 PM

I liked the satirical and gritty narrative, even if the story was somewhat contrived. Decent film but no Oscar winner in my book. 3.5/5

Hakahura · 11-24-07, 06:41 PM

I just love intro sequence as I said earlier.
Maybe I'm a bit slow but I can't think of any other films to have done something like that.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

<Hakahura swiftly ducks behind sofa>

Happy Times · 11-24-07, 06:47 PM

Interesting film based on real life, i have it and can recommend watching.

TteFAboB · 11-24-07, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hakahura

I just love intro sequence as I said earlier.
Maybe I'm a bit slow but I can't think of any other films to have done something like that.

One of the Hitman games has something similar with a Colt .45. The second one, I think.

TheBrauerHour · 11-24-07, 07:08 PM

I really enjoyed watching this movie. I agree that Cage was perfect in this role. Didn't leave me feeling all good inside afterwards, but every once in a while I like to watch a powerful movie like this.

Biggles · 11-24-07, 08:53 PM

Very good movie, if you ask me. really enjoyed the black humour and the storytelling.

bookworm_020 · 11-25-07, 05:31 PM

I enjoyed it, I'll give it a 7 out of 10. I thought it was well put together and the cast were good through out.

kiwi_2005 · 11-25-07, 05:58 PM

Cage is one of my favourite actors anyone seen him in "Matchstick Men" about two con men, had me fooled right to the end. Lord of War is a good film all his movies are except for Ghost rider :rotfl:

Oberon · 11-26-07, 06:39 AM

Great film, love it, very well put together, very well made, heck, even the other half thought it was good, and the opening sequence is, as has already been said, unforgettable.

11-24-07, 05:46 PM	#1
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	Lord of war (film) Has anyone seen the film staring nicholas cage and ethan hawke? its about a arms dealer and shows you through out his entire life how he traffics arms and his rise and downfall then re rise again. if you seen it please share the views. __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

11-24-07, 06:03 PM	#2
Seeadler Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,096 Downloads: 169 Uploads: 0	A good film, especially the end, have it on DVD __________________ -- Vapor-ware is always easier to sell because there's no limit what it can do!

11-24-07, 06:07 PM	#3
Hakahura Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Posts: 785 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes, I've seen it, bought the DVD and then watched it to death some more. An excellent film. Ignore what the critics say about it being disjointed and not sure what it wants to be. Cage gives a fantastic performance, perfectly cast as the immoral protagonist. The opening title sequence "life of an AK47 round" is unique and unforgettable. The photography and locations are excellent. The story is excellent, and probably not to far from many truths. The supporting cast do their jobs splendly. A very cleaver critique of modern day morality, as we all chase the American dream. Cage's monologue throughout the film is brilliant and very witty at times. Finally, it's very thought provoking. If you haven't seen it go out and rent it! One of my favorite films of recent years. __________________ Sir Humphey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO and MA. Britain's Greatest Orator, well bar that Churchill fellow.

11-24-07, 06:08 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'd give it a 5/10.....and I'm a big Cage fan __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-24-07, 06:13 PM	#5
AG124 Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,878 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Lord of War I own it too, actually. I happened to think it was quite good, although some might say it is somewhat left-leaning in its ultimate message (NOT trying to start a political flame war here). It is mostly concerned with Nicholas Cage's character (Yuri Orlov) and his personal struggle to develop a personal identity which he can feel proud of - this turns out to be a career as an arms dealer, (as "he is good at it," not because he enjoys his great financial success). He isn't evil or a bloodthrist killer or anything, but becomes wrapped up in this life and seems unable to avoid the temptation to continue it, even though he realizes what he is doing is wrong, and even if there are repercussions...I won't say any more about that because the last thing I want to do is ruin the movie for you. Basically, I would classify it as a good drama (not the crappy romantic kind ) instead of a thriller or action movie, although there is some interesting political and military aspects to it as well. Overall, it is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I do recommend it. __________________ DOWNLOAD GWX HERE: http://www.thegreywolves.com/index.html

11-24-07, 06:31 PM	#6
Kapitan Sub Test Pilot Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK + Canada Posts: 7,130 Downloads: 77 Uploads: 7	I have a special edition version it shows the making of the film and cut scenes, the row of tanks you see as orlov is going around the base acctually belonged to an arms dealer the director said and i quote " i need these back by friday as i am shipping them to liberia" 90% of the weapons used in the film were also real, and whats more chilling to note is that the cost of the real weapons was less than to buy immitation ones! __________________ DONT FORGET if you like a post to nominate it by using the blue diamond Find out about Museum Ships here: https://www.museumships.us/ Flickr for all my pictures: https://www.flickr.com/photos/131313936@N03/ Navy general board articles: https://www.navygeneralboard.com/author/aegis/

11-24-07, 06:36 PM	#7
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I liked the satirical and gritty narrative, even if the story was somewhat contrived. Decent film but no Oscar winner in my book. 3.5/5

11-24-07, 06:41 PM	#8
Hakahura Grey Wolf Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Posts: 785 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I just love intro sequence as I said earlier. Maybe I'm a bit slow but I can't think of any other films to have done something like that. Please correct me if I'm wrong. <Hakahura swiftly ducks behind sofa> __________________ Sir Humphey Appleby, GCB, KBE, MVO and MA. Britain's Greatest Orator, well bar that Churchill fellow.

11-24-07, 06:47 PM	#9
Happy Times Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 2,950 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Interesting film based on real life, i have it and can recommend watching. __________________

11-24-07, 07:08 PM	#11
TheBrauerHour Mr. Eastwood Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 364 Downloads: 18 Uploads: 0	I really enjoyed watching this movie. I agree that Cage was perfect in this role. Didn't leave me feeling all good inside afterwards, but every once in a while I like to watch a powerful movie like this.

11-24-07, 08:53 PM	#12
Biggles Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sweden (I'm not a Viking...) Posts: 3,529 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Very good movie, if you ask me. really enjoyed the black humour and the storytelling. __________________

11-25-07, 05:31 PM	#13
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I enjoyed it, I'll give it a 7 out of 10. I thought it was well put together and the cast were good through out. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

11-25-07, 05:58 PM	#14
kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Cage is one of my favourite actors anyone seen him in "Matchstick Men" about two con men, had me fooled right to the end. Lord of War is a good film all his movies are except for Ghost rider :rotfl: __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.

11-26-07, 06:39 AM	#15
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Great film, love it, very well put together, very well made, heck, even the other half thought it was good, and the opening sequence is, as has already been said, unforgettable.