The Men Who Stare at Goats Reviews and Ratings


  • scrumpdillyump
    December 6, 2009
    scrumpdillyump
    I am glad it is R....lol
  • muttonman21
    December 6, 2009
    muttonman21
    Strange yet funny little movie which could just be written off as being dumb. Plain and simple: I liked it. Rather, I liked it a lot. Yes, there's comedic moments, but room for some ingenuity and food-for-thought. Shoot, with a title like The Men Who Stare At Goats, there ...( read more)had better be. Okay, maybe it's more wacky and absurd than anything, but this film is really something else. At the film's intro, a text states: "More of this is true than you would believe." Life as we all know is stranger than fiction, and this little goofy, oddball of a flick pushes the boundaries. But it's not just the strageness and humor that catches me, it's just the story itself, how it progresses, where it takes the characters... and in a goofy sense it's kinda spiritual with its prevalent New Age spirituality and skepticism/logic. Although the latter is played more for laughs, Ewan McGregor's character, a journalist named Bob, offers some insight as he gradually accepts not just the story Lyn (Clooney) gives, but something much more that he changes and perhaps becomes enlightened. I know this movie may not be accepted as deep as I took it, but I dunno... it's a fun, clever, and insightful little film that offers a small, spiritual outlook on reality. Looking for something new and original? Look no further than The Men Who Stare At Goats. Did I mention it's funny as heck? ^_^
  • almacal1
    December 6, 2009
    almacal1
    only for the casting...
  • marcy51
    December 5, 2009
    marcy51
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  • shad101
    December 5, 2009
    shad101
    bull sh.....t
    dont bother watch
  • BFKEGYPT
    December 5, 2009
    BFKEGYPT
    FUNNY AND IRONIC CHECK THIS ONE OUT...LADIES MIGHT UNDERSTAND IT TOO
  • kelly838
    December 4, 2009
    kelly838
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  • flickfever
    December 4, 2009
    flickfever
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    The idea of psychic soldier sounds incredibly fascinating despite its ridiculousness. But in The Men Who Stare at Goats that ludicrous premise (or promise) is a thing of urban legend-cum-real-life-events. The clandestine program to program certain clairvoyance-gifted youn...( read more)g men depicted in this film is not a far cry from the actual programs that must've been in existence (and the cause of internal ridicule) in our arms forces' past.

    Ewan McGregor plays an American journalist bent on shaking off the remnants of a marriage gone wrong by actually doing something with his life. Therefore, he thinks of going to Iraq in the first weeks of the U.S.-led invasion in 2003. There he meets a wacked-out George Clooney (who is still recovering from his days as a psychic soldier from the Vietnam era.)

    What turns into a goal for a story about Iraq, turns into a search for the truth behind what is knows as "The Men Who Stare at Goats." Clooney's character proclaims that he and his colleagues were able to stop a goat's heart by staring at it (long enough) and that he possesses many other mind-control devices within his own mind. And that if the enemy (the soviets, Iraqis or whomever) were to find out about them--well, it would be the end of...the program.

    Sounds funny, right? Kind of? A little? Maybe not. The movie falls under the wretched spell of it brilliant casting (which also includes Jeff Bridges and Kevin Spacey) and muddles any semblance of gravitas with a plot so convoluted, complex and downright confusing that you'll be lost before you know it. It's not so much that the machinations of the characters are too difficult to keep up with. It's the fact that I couldn't care less about them.

    Their lives weren't that interesting and their military goals weren't compelling enough to merit an entire movie being made about them. Some quirky little episodes ensue (Clooney's wreckless "cloud-bursting" strands them in the desert) but, overall, the movie ends up feeling like an empty vehicle to display shiny, high paid actors like Space, Clooney and McGregor.

    Perhaps the concept of this movie was brilliant. I can't tell. But the execution of the film itself was dull and abrasive. It really said nothing new about the military now and it said nothing amusing about the military then. It seemed a little self-serving and inaccessible for the general population. Of course, I am not a pot-smoking hippie now and I certainly wasn't around when most young Americans were either. So, maybe I'm just out of touch.
  • reachennie
    December 3, 2009
    reachennie
    will love to see it ASAP
  • abovethestaff
    December 3, 2009
    abovethestaff
    An interesting look at how fucked up someone else's mind can be.
  • rosariopink
    December 3, 2009
    rosariopink
    se me gustaria verla se ve bn suave!!!
  • crazydannielle16
    December 3, 2009
    crazydannielle16
    Strangely enough, this IS ACTUALLY BASED ON A TRUE STORY. But they got so much wrong that it might as well not be true anymore. Also, the screenwriter pokes fun at the whole thing and makes it a joke when this stuff is actually going on.

    What a waste of valuable time and mone...( read more)y. I wanted to see this forever because I thought it would be more of a documentary on how the government did paranormal experiments but the whole hippie thing was just sick and totally ridiculous. It wasn't even humorous it was slightly insulting to my intelligence and very bizare.

    Incredibly disappointing, especially with such a stellar cast. Alas, though it was a big disappointment, at least it was slightly interesting. For instance, now I am obsessed with figuring out if the US government actually uses the Barney song as a form of torture or if that was just a crude joke for the purpose of getting a laugh from mindless movie goers.
  • smallhomefordisabled
    December 3, 2009
    smallhomefordisabled
    halo to you can you aid me
  • lamourstories
    December 3, 2009
    lamourstories
    This looks absolutely fabulous
  • aoife1991
    December 3, 2009
    aoife1991
    I actually quite liked it thought it was funny with an interesting storyline
  • SasukeBloodUchiha
    December 3, 2009
    SasukeBloodUchiha
    lmao i seen this sadly :P
  • rebbecca20
    December 2, 2009
    rebbecca20
    super awesome movie one of he biggest hit of all time .i have watched it alread you can watch it here http://tiny4.us/kde2ck
  • cd2014
    December 2, 2009
    cd2014
    looks like a funny movie
  • esti15
    December 2, 2009
    esti15
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  • FutureMrsNeeson
    December 2, 2009
    FutureMrsNeeson
    Ewan McGregor is in it so I NEED 2 SEE IT!!!!
  • dianewick1
    December 2, 2009
    dianewick1
    A waste of your valuable time and money. Billed as hilarious - this movie was probably the strangest, weirdest movie I've ever seen...and really not very funny. We had one good laugh at the very beginning, and never again. Kept waiting for something to tie it all together, w...( read more)hich never came. With such a stellar cast, we thought it had to be good, but were very disappointed. Don't bother with this one - I'm sorry we did!
  • lildevilchic715
    December 2, 2009
    lildevilchic715
    Worst movie i quite possibly have ever seen. So stupid, plot is so far fetched it's almost ridiculous. Hated it.
  • BustaBrown
    December 2, 2009
    BustaBrown
    Stupidest ending in the world. But the movie wasn't half bad if you've got nothing else to watch.
  • 366weirdmovies
    December 2, 2009
    366weirdmovies
    A journalist accompanies an agent working for a secret, experimental psychic warfare Army unit (the Jedi Knights of the New Earth Army) on a mission deep into the Iraqi desert. Gets points for originality, but needed a lot more belly-laughs and a more satisfying conclusion. The ...( read more)star-studded cast (George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges) don't go far enough over the top, often seeming wasted.
  • mnjambs
    December 1, 2009
    mnjambs
    seriously? look at that title. Does not inspire anyone with a brain to go and watch!
  • shelly245
    December 1, 2009
    shelly245
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  • erk42
    December 1, 2009
    erk42
    Staring At Goats Not Hilarious, But Fun

    Once again, the trailers deceive us. In what looked like a laugh-riot comedy was much more subtler in reality. The film isn't hilarious, but there are some really funny moments. The cast is great as a group of oddballs, plus it's fun to s...( read more)ee Jeff Bridges in full-on "Dude" mode. The story keeps you intrigued throughout it all.
  • LJKof76
    December 1, 2009
    LJKof76
    Different. Funny. Saw it at the theatres, but would recommend waiting for it on DVD.
  • jongardner
    December 1, 2009
    jongardner
    I liked the film a lot better than the book :)
  • hungryguy
    December 1, 2009
    hungryguy
    funny to start with and cept my interest but flaged towards the end, this was a all star line up but i'm not sure that remote viewing can keep an audience interested for long
  • tisha43
    November 30, 2009
    tisha43
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  • glo4t207
    November 30, 2009
    glo4t207
    Sounds kind of stupid but funny.
  • louisegrassie
    November 30, 2009
    louisegrassie
    Entertaining, but WHY does Ewan McGregor keep trying to do accents! Stop it and stop it now.
  • dannyclyro
    November 30, 2009
    dannyclyro
    Some big names and a few chuckles. It feels like it really wants to be a Coen Bros movie. Good fun. No bad.
  • alphajames
    November 30, 2009
    alphajames
    "Dear Mother Earth... I will drink your blue waters... and eat your green skin."

    Solid acting from a mostly entertaining movie. If only it was 30 minutes shorter...
  • adamaine
    November 29, 2009
    adamaine
    I saw it it would seem boring to the normal mundane mind that is not open to all possibilities.In addition to its wit,outstanding cast and interesting storyline ,makers must also be complimented on its timeliness.
  • boboceageanina
    November 29, 2009
    boboceageanina
    I definitely want to see this movie, most of my favorite actors co-star in it
  • cubanito1982papi
    November 29, 2009
    cubanito1982papi
    STRANGE BUT INTERISTING MOVIE-- IT SHOULD BE " THE MEN THAT HAVE SEX WITH GOATS ' LOL
  • pedersilver5
    November 29, 2009
    pedersilver5
    I want to see this! I saw it, wasn't quite as funny as I hoped but I did like it.
  • Eggbert1980
    November 29, 2009
    Eggbert1980
    Hilarious, laugh out loud funny, at times. Good movie to see if you're bored or drunk.
  • villetaclark
    November 29, 2009
    villetaclark
    clooney i in there?..yeah!
  • Lissa420
    November 28, 2009
    Lissa420
    I enjoyed this movie! Starts off good and ends even better.
    I'm really enjoying George Clooney and Ewan McGregor and they worked well together in this one. Loved how Jeff Bridges was and I could see the Dude inside him.
    It was funny that Bob didn't see the he was the Master Jed...( read more)i and loved the inside joke that McGregor was one in that other movie I liked.
    I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did and don't listen to any of those other reviews that talked negative...I just think those critics don't know how to free themselves and just enjoy it.
    Have fun!
  • tgk1717
    November 28, 2009
    tgk1717
    I am curious about this.
  • hareemabbasi
    November 28, 2009
    hareemabbasi
    Lol, love the title but, nah.
  • bookperson39
    November 28, 2009
    bookperson39
    Mild but interesting view of a little known episode in military history. Not really funny, but smileworthy.
  • becky571
    November 28, 2009
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    November 28, 2009
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  • crazziblonde95
    November 28, 2009
    crazziblonde95
    The comercials for this movie was sooo stupid i dont wanna see a goat movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    lol
  • dbest45
    November 28, 2009
    dbest45
    alll of georges movies are pretty good, after seeing "burn after reading" this looks like it has the same kind of humor...funny stuff