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Uncovered: The War on Iraq (2004)

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Reviews Counted:46

Fresh:35

Rotten:11

Average Rating:6.6/10

Consensus: A political doc that methodically and effectively argues its case.

Rated: PG

Runtime: 83 mins

Genre: Education/General Interest

Theatrical Release:29-10-2004

Synopsis: This controversial and arresting film takes you behind the walls of government, as CIA, Pentagon and foreign service experts speak out, many for the first time, detailing the lies, misstatements... This controversial and arresting film takes you behind the walls of government, as CIA, Pentagon and foreign service experts speak out, many for the first time, detailing the lies, misstatements and exaggerations that served as the reasons to fight a "preemptive" war that wasn't necessary. This documentary offers an in-depth look at the unsettling distortion of intelligence and the "spin and hype" presented to the American people, the Congress and the press. Fighting wars to bring about regime change is in breach of international law. Yet, throughout the fall of 2002, and into the weeks preceding the war in Iraq, the Bush administration systematically distorted intelligence evidence and misled the public in order to turn opinion favor of "regime change" in Iraq. The film will present interviews with more than 20 experts, all of whom have informed opinions about the reasons we were given for war and the evidence presented to support those reasons. Some supported the war itself but are deeply concerned about the way information was misused. All believe it is their duty to speak up. Among those interviewed are former Ambassador Joe Wilson, weapons inspectors Scott Ritter and David Albright, anti-terrorism expert Rand Beers, former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, former CIA operative Robert Baer and Washington editor of The Nation, David Corn. -- © Uncovered [More]

Starring: George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald H. Rumsfeld

Starring: George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Donald H. Rumsfeld

Director: Robert Greenwald

Director: Robert Greenwald
Producer: Robert Greenwald
Composer: Brad Chiet, Jim Ervin, Mars Lasar
Studio: Cinema Libre

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Methodically presents the Bush Administration's rationale for invading the Iraq and then systematically dismantles it.

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08/28/04
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Needs to be seen.

Full Review Source: Orlando Weekly | comment Comment
10/07/04
Aaron Sagers
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Orlando Weekly

Smart, engaging discourse.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
08/20/04
Ann Hornaday
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post

Despite its slant, the movie offers some illuminating details, and director Robert Greenwald constructs a solid argument that the Iraq war was driven more by expedient politics than facts.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
09/23/04
Bill Muller
Bill Muller
Arizona Republic

This feature actually is better suited as an episode of PBS’ Frontline than as a theatrical release.

Full Review Source: Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) | comment Comment
09/24/04
Bob Bloom
Bob Bloom
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

Even though Greenwald has an extensive Hollywood background, his showmanship abandons him when he takes on partisan projects such as this one.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Daily News | comment Comment
08/27/04
Bob Strauss
Bob Strauss
Los Angeles Daily News

Director Greenwald backs up his claim that the media acted like Bush administration lap dogs in covering the lead-up to a bogus war.

Full Review Source: Denton Record Chronicle (TX) | comment Comment
09/11/04
Boo Allen
Boo Allen
Denton Record Chronicle (TX)

Clearheaded, practical and plenteous in evidence but smart and confident enough not to berate you.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Today | comment Comment
08/30/04
Brent Simon
Brent Simon
Entertainment Today

Packs a powerful punch if you're ready for a lesson in foreign policy.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
10/07/04
Charles Ealy
Charles Ealy
Dallas Morning News

You have to question any movie that feels compelled to spend the last 5 minutes justifying itself as each expert explains why it was their patriotic duty to make this movie.

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10/08/04
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

Nothing in Uncovered: The War on Iraq will change your opinion, but it may give you bullet points to back up your cocktail-party arguments.

Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press | comment Comment
09/09/04
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Robert Greenwald's sober, meticulous film patiently chronicles the ever-shifting case for war made by President Bush and his close advisers.

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08/19/04
Dave Kehr
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New York Times
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A rather redundant shredder, President Bush's war policy having shredded itself. But in force and focus this sober indictment is devastating.

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08/27/04
David Elliott
David Elliott
San Diego Union-Tribune

The result is memorable; viewing is mandatory.

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08/19/04
David Sterritt
David Sterritt
Christian Science Monitor

Unlike the indulgent Moore, Greenwald here dispenses with manipulation, theatrics and tricks and lets his often-angry experts wax convincingly.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
08/24/04
Doris Toumarkine
Doris Toumarkine
Film Journal International
 
 
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