Review - The Men Who Stare at Goats

The Men Who Stare at Goats is a movie directed by Grant Heslov and is based off a book by UK journalist Jon Ronson. It tells the story of a journalist named Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) who is dragged down in life by the recent event of his wife running off with someone else. To help deal his feelings of worthlessness he decides to go off and report on site in the recent war in Iraq. During his time there he comes across Lyn Cassady (George Clooney) and soon learns the almost unbelievable story of the US military involvement in remote viewing (aka "psychic spies"). Bob soon gets caught up with Lyn on his "mission" in Iraq. And long the way, mostly through backstory, we meet some rather interesting characters including Bill Django (Jeff Bridges) and Larry Hooper (Kevin Spacey).

This movie has a very original story-line. I don't think there has ever been a movie quite like it. It's just the right length and the acting is very good. It's not a true comedy but does have many funny moments to it. I especially liked the main message: that someone who thinks they are down and out in life can bring themselves up and find their true destiny and place in life. The ending was suburb and very symbolic of this.

For those who may be concerned about the 'R' rating, I wouldn't be. It's just about a PG-13. It may be the drug references that give it a 'R'...I don't know. Also this is a definite must see for any and all hippie Star Wars fans that like the band Boston.........GO NOW!!