"Two determined students follow the inspiration of their idealistic professor and attempt to do something important with their lives. But when the two make the bold decision to join the battle in Afghanistan, their professor is both moved and distraught. Now, as they fight for survival in the field, they become the string that binds together two disparate stories on opposite sides of America.”Movie type: Drama - This is a slow, talky drama that feels longer than its 90 minutes. Fans of Tom Cruise may be disappointed by his limited screen time here. Those expecting more of a war film will be disappointed.
Director: Robert Redford
Script: Matthew Michael Carnahan
Starring: Robert Redford (Dr. Stephen Malley), Meryl Streep (Janine Roth), Tom Cruise (Jasper Irving senator)
Length: 1 hr. 30 min.
Reviews:
”Above Average The movie is a talkathon with a certain amount of military action.” Roger Ebert
”Above Average It is easy to admire Lions for Lambs for what it is trying to achieve, but as executed, it feels talky and medicinal.” USA Today
”Average ...topical and well-intentioned, it's overinflated, self-important and full of interesting ideas that are never satisfyingly digested.” TV Guide Online
”Average It's difficult to know what's more implausible: that a committed hawk like Cruise's character would try to sell his line to someone as jadedly incredulous as Streep's world-weary liberal...” Newsday
Source: cinemareview.com
26.11.2007