Home
search
more | tips
SHOP WAR, INC.
Amazon.com Amazon.ca Amazon.co.uk Amazon.de Amazon.fr
IMDb > War, Inc. (2008)

War, Inc. (2008)

advertisement
Register or login to rate this title
User Rating: 6.8/10 (729 votes)
Photos (see all 17 | slideshow) Videos

Overview

Director:
Joshua Seftel
Writers (WGA):
Mark Leyner (written by) &
Jeremy Pikser (written by) ...
more
Release Date:
28 August 2008 (Russia) more view trailer
Genre:
Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller
Tagline:
When it comes to war...America means business more
Plot:
A political satire set in Turaqistan, a country occupied by an American private corporation run by a former US Vice-President (Aykroyd)... more | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
User Comments:
A thoroughly entertaining film. more

Cast

 (Credited cast)

John Cusack ... Brand Hauser

Joan Cusack ... Marsha Dillon

Marisa Tomei ... Natalie Hegalhuzen

Hilary Duff ... Yonica Babyyeah

Ben Kingsley ... Walken
rest of cast listed alphabetically:

Dan Aykroyd ... The Vice President

Ned Bellamy ... Zubleh / Ooq-Yu-Fay Taqnufmini
Velizar Binev ... German Businessman

Shirly Brener ... Hauser's Wife

Marc Casabani ... Various (voice)

Ben Cross ... Medusa Hair

Doug Dearth ... Geoff

Itai Diakov ... Boy
Georgi Gatzov ... Soundman

Nick Harvey ... Preacher
Lyubomir Neikov ... Omar

Rachel O'Meara ... Implanted Reporter
Velislav Pavlov ... Video guy #2

Bashar Rahal ... Video Guy #1
Joost Scholte ... Cashier
Stanimir Stamatov ... Posse guy

Sergej Trifunovic ... Ooq-Mi-Fay Taqnufmini

Montel Williams ... GuideStar
George Zlatarev ... Director
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Brand Hauser: Stuff Happens (USA) (working title)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for violence, language and brief sexual material.
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Certification:
USA:R
MOVIEmeter: ?
^ 988% since last week why?

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
John Cusack first became interested in making the film when he read Naomi Klein's 2004 article "Baghdad Year Zero". more
Quotes:
Natalie Hegalhuzen: You know that all my writings have called this occupation a violation of international law and its practitioners are criminals?
Brand Hauser: Do you really believe all this stuff you write?
Natalie Hegalhuzen: Anyone who can causes this much mayhem when they didn't have to? The amount of suffering that I've seen?
Brand Hauser: I know.
[helicoper flies overhead]
Brand Hauser: [speaking on the phone] Ok. Hold on a sec.
[speaking to Natalie again]
Brand Hauser: But the way I look at it is this: the day we can actually feel and hear all the suffering of mankind, that's the day when "The Christ" will come back! So we got that going for us.
[speaking on the phone again]
Brand Hauser: I'll be out in a minute.
[...]
more

FAQ

Why Hilary Duff?
Is this movie based on a true story?
Is this a sequel to Grosse Pointe Blank?
more
5 out of 9 people found the following comment useful:-
A thoroughly entertaining film., 11 May 2008
10/10
Author: Vick92 from India

Let me start by saying that "War, Inc" is not everyone's cup of tea. It is, however, very enjoyable (and gets you thinking - "Oh, crap"). The comedy involved the film isn't obvious at all - it's quite subtle (Tamerlane tanks, dry-cleaning service etc), and it changes with the twists & turns in the plot.

I may be the only one, but I won't compare this with "Grosse Point Blank", because, it's different. John Cusack - I wouldn't say he was "amazing" or "brilliant" - but he was good. On the other hand, his sister (Joan Cusack) was incredible in her delivery of lines & comedic timing - even though she was hardly in the film (I'd say the same about Ben Kingsley).

Marisa Tomei plays a convincing reporter, and manages to pull it off. Hilary Duff is very commendable for her role as central Asian pop star Yonica Babyyeah. Duff's development as an actress is very noticeable in the film, and she does a very good job (even though her accent is a tad unreal).

Overall, the film is what I would call "entertaining". It doesn't have a particular storyline, and it's quite silly at times, but it does have a subtle message. I'd say it's worth a watch.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for War, Inc. (2008)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Oh, good...... texex592
(What’s So Funny ’Bout) Prosthetic Limbs, Torture, and Beheading? rrosen2727
Does Hilary Duff's character smoke in this movie? delfunk1
A lot of interest in this movie miguelangelriosjr
The end? *Spoiler* randall-amps
Grosse Point Blank? naslund_fan
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Southland Tales The Second Civil War The Incredibles Barbarians at the Gate Kabul Express
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Action section IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.