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Release Date:
4 September 2008 (Israel) moreTagline:
When it comes to war...America means business morePlot:
A political satire set in Turaqistan, a country occupied by an American private corporation run by a former US Vice-President... more | full synopsisUser Comments:
A thoroughly entertaining film. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Cusack | ... | Brand Hauser |
 | Hilary Duff | ... | Yonica Babyyeah |
 | Marisa Tomei | ... | Natalie Hegalhuzen |
 | Joan Cusack | ... | Marsha Dillon |
 | Dan Aykroyd | ... | Mr. Vice President |
 | Sergej Trifunovic | ... | Ooq-Mi-Fay Taqnufmini |
 | Ned Bellamy | ... | Ooq-Yu-Fay Taqnufmini / Zubleh |
 | John McLaughlin | ... | Himself |
 | Montel Williams | ... | GuideStar Voice (voice) |
 | Ben Kingsley | ... | Walken / The Viceroy |
| Lyubomir Neikov | ... | Omar Sharif (as Lubomir Neikov) |
| Nikolay Stanoev | ... | Bhodi Bhundhang (as Nikolai Stanoev) |
| George Zlatarev | ... | Director |
 | Bashar Rahal | ... | Video Guy #1 |
| Velislav Pavlov | ... | Video Guy #2 (as Vesilav Pavlov) |
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Rated R for violence, language and brief sexual material.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
107 minCountry:
USAColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreMOVIEmeter: 
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The "German Businessman" and his associates that John Cusack's character kills in the beginning of the movie speak a mixture of gibberish and Bulgarian. The kids he encounters in Fallaf also speak Bulgarian. moreGoofs:
Continuity: As Omar leaves the restaurant wearing his glasses, the camera pans back to the dinner table where his glasses can still be seen. moreQuotes:
Walken: Tamerlane weapons are precision guided to minimize collateral damage. Not only is our technology the most advanced in the world, but also, with its smart missle system, we can launch a matchstick in Milwaukee and stick it up the ass of a termite in Tehran. moreSoundtrack:
SABRA DIMA moreFAQ
Is this movie based on a novel?A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
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Let me start by saying that "War, Inc" is not everyone's cup of tea. It is, however, very enjoyable (and gets you thinking - "Oh, crap"). The comedy involved the film isn't obvious at all - it's quite subtle (Tamerlane tanks, dry-cleaning service etc), and it changes with the twists & turns in the plot.
I may be the only one, but I won't compare this with "Grosse Point Blank", because, it's different. John Cusack - I wouldn't say he was "amazing" or "brilliant" - but he was good. On the other hand, his sister (Joan Cusack) was incredible in her delivery of lines & comedic timing - even though she was hardly in the film (I'd say the same about Ben Kingsley).
Marisa Tomei plays a convincing reporter, and manages to pull it off. Hilary Duff is very commendable for her role as central Asian pop star Yonica Babyyeah. Duff's development as an actress is very noticeable in the film, and she does a very good job (even though her accent is a tad unreal).
Overall, the film is what I would call "entertaining". It doesn't have a particular storyline, and it's quite silly at times, but it does have a subtle message. I'd say it's worth a watch.