Book: Author David Ignatius Publisher W.W. Norton & Co A well regarded columnist for the Washington Post has used his vast knowledge of Middle Eastern politics to write a most compelling post 9/11 spy thriller. CIA soldier Roger Ferris, out of Iraq with a shattered leg, has a mission—to penetrate the network of a master terrorist. Inspired by a masterpiece of British intelligence during WW II he prepares a body of lies which binds friend and foe in a web of complexity. As it unravels Ferris finds himself flying blind. His only hope is the head of Jordan’s intelligence. But can Ferris trust him? “Body of Lies is hard to put down”—John Miller, Wall Street Journal.
Film: USA 2008 128 min Rated MA 15+ Director: Ridley Scott Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Golshifteh Farahani, Vince Colosimo
Intrigue and clash of cultures occur when Americans attempt to work with the Jordanian intelligence. Despite several changes in this adaptation, Ridley Scott delivers an action packed film with solid performances from his actors. Waging the War on Terror using aerial spying of incredible, albeit believable accuracy, mobile phones, laptops and double crossing agents, you get the feeling that this story has been based on the realities of the world as it is today.
In the book Ferris falls in love with an American girl working in the Middle East and in the film he falls in love with a Middle Eastern girl.....why do you think the filmmakers changed this?
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We enjoyed this last film which was absorbing & a graphic insight into the disturbing world of terrorism .The acting was superb and did justice to the thought provoking subject . The choice of films has been excellent and given us the opportunity to see films we may not have considered possibly the sub- tiled ones .Congratulations on providing a rewarding experience & many thanks to all involved .
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