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Syriana

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Original title

Syriana

Year

2005

Running time

125 min.

Country

United States

Director

Stephen Gaghan

Screenwriter

Stephen Gaghan. Book: Robert Baer

Cast

Music

Alexandre Desplat

Cinematography

Robert Elswit

Producer

Warner Bros.

Genre

Thriller. Mystery | Spy Film. Based on a true story

Synopsis

Robert Baer (Clooney), a 21-year veteran of the CIA, spent his entire career investigating terrorists around the globe. As the dangers of terrorism increased, Baer watched as the CIA's funding was cut, politics overtook judgment, and warning signs were ignored. But the struggle becomes personal when and oil executive (Damon) and his wife (Peet) are faced with a family tragedy...

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2005: National Board of Review: Best Adapted Screenplay

2005: American Film Institute (AFI): Top 10 - Movies of the Year

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Critics' reviews

"Gaghan assumes his audience is smart enough to follow his explosive tour of global petro-politics. The result is thought-provoking and unnerving, emotionally engaging and intellectually stimulating (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"

Claudia Puig: USA Today
"A movie that demands and rewards close attention (...) a rich and entertaining experience"

A. O. Scott: The New York Times
"A weighty and deeply intriguing look at the international oil industry. Terse, understated and sometimes confusing, this is the rare film that could actually benefit from being significantly longer."

Todd McCarthy: Variety
"A fearless and ambitious piece of work, made with equal parts passion and calculation (...) a film that takes numerous risks and thrives on them all"

Kenneth Turan: Los Angeles Times
"The international battle for oil has rarely seemed so confusing (...) the human touch is sorely missing"

Ruthe Stein: SFgate
"One of the most addictive Hollywood thrillers of the year (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

Matthew Leyland: BBC
"A film designed to be discussed in arts supplements and on political pages alike (...) a sleek, intelligent, well-informed entertainment"

Jonathan Romney: The Independent
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