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Syriana (2005) -- A politically-charged epic about the state of the oil industry in the hands of those personally involved and affected by it.
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Overview

User Rating:
7.1/10   49,388 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Robert Baer (book) (suggestion)
Stephen Gaghan (written by)
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Release Date:
9 December 2005 (USA) more
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Plot:
A politically-charged epic about the state of the oil industry in the hands of those personally involved and affected by it. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 5 wins & 16 nominations more
User Comments:
This Movie is Not Political Propaganda more (590 total)

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Also Known As:
See No Evil (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence and language.
Runtime:
126 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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The scene at the front doorway of the Sloan Whiting law firm, which is immediately adjacent to the U.S. Capitol, is actually the real law firm Jones Day located at 51 Louisiana Avenue, NW more
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Revealing mistakes: Near the end of the film, the sign Dubai International Airport, in black writing on a white background, is partially visible on a walkway from the terminal to a waiting plane. more
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Arash: Bobby, where have you been?
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Chinatown more

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How did Bryan Woodman's (Matt Damon) son die?
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556 out of 817 people found the following comment useful.
This Movie is Not Political Propaganda, 26 November 2005
Author: Rmdnjoe from United States

This is a great, complex movie. Its only faults are in the clarity of character motivations. This is not a liberal or conservative film. It is an exploration into the existing system that evolved over many years.

At no point in the movie does it take any pot-shots at Bush, Republicans, or Democracts. In fact, non of those words are ever spoken. It is not a left/right - red/blue debate. At no point in time does it ever mention the political parties of those in charge.

The fact is, be it a Republican or Democrat, this world depends on oil. Our country while split on how to obtain it, will do anything to make sure the flow is not cut off.

This movie finds faults with the global economy. Faults with the US system that has been tweaked by both sides over the span of decades. Faults with the Middle East for squandering its earnings. Faults with emerging China and its impact on consumption.

Anyone claiming this movie is politically motivated is a troll looking for attention and should be ignored.

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