Starts of in quite an interesting fashion, but seems to go off track mid-way. Now for those who didn't get the various undertones of the fantastic Charlie Wilson's War, well this is not for them. This one also points a lot of fingers at America, this...(read more) time using Iraq as the subject in its fictional setting/re-creation. The story could've better executed had the film not diverted from its initial promise.
John Cusack was good, Duff was also better than expected playing an over-the-top Mideast pop star. However, the acting prize clearly goes to Joan Cusack, who was witty and funny on quite a few occasions. It was a shame she didn't have a larger role.
Overall, this movie was mildly entertaining, pointing fingers in many directions (though nothing most people didn't know). However it just lacks the 'bite' left by the much better 'Carlie Wilson'.
John Cusack was good, Duff was also better than expected playing an over-the-top Mideast pop star. However, the acting prize clearly goes to Joan Cusack, who was witty and funny on quite a few occasions. It was a shame she didn't have a larger role.
Overall, this movie was mildly entertaining, pointing fingers in many directions (though nothing most people didn't know). However it just lacks the 'bite' left by the much better 'Carlie Wilson'.