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Body of Lies (2008)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Body of Lies poster

Overview

The CIA’s hunt is on for the mastermind of a wave of terrorist attacks. Roger Ferris is the agency’s man on the ground, moving from place to place, scrambling to stay ahead of ever-shifting events. An eye in the sky – a satellite link – watches Ferris. At the other end of that real-time link is the CIA’s Ed Hoffman, strategizing events from thousands of miles away. And as Ferris nears the target, he discovers trust can be just as dangerous as it is necessary for survival.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive

Overview

The CIA’s hunt is on for the mastermind of a wave of terrorist attacks. Roger Ferris is the agency’s man on the ground, moving from place to place, scrambling to stay ahead of ever-shifting events. An eye in the sky – a satellite link – watches Ferris. At the other end of that real-time link is the CIA’s Ed Hoffman, strategizing events from thousands of miles away. And as Ferris nears the target, he discovers trust can be just as dangerous as it is necessary for survival.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film critiques the arrogance and counterproductive nature of US intelligence operations in the Middle East, advocating for a more nuanced, culturally sensitive, and cooperative approach to combating terrorism, which aligns with left-leaning skepticism of interventionism.

The movie features a cast that reflects the diverse geographical setting of its plot, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on geopolitical espionage and moral dilemmas, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities.

Secondary

The film distinguishes between radical Islamic terrorists, whose violence is condemned, and moderate Muslim characters like Aisha and Hani Salaam. These moderate characters are portrayed with intelligence, morality, and sympathy, affirming the dignity and nuance of the faith and its adherents.

Body of Lies is a spy thriller focused on counter-terrorism operations in the Middle East. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it address issues related to queer identity in its narrative.

The film "Body of Lies" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is exclusively focused on espionage, counter-terrorism, and geopolitical intrigue, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

The film features Aisha, a nurse, as the primary female character. She is not depicted engaging in any form of physical combat. No female characters are shown defeating male opponents in close-quarters physical contests.

The film "Body of Lies" is an adaptation of David Ignatius's novel. All significant characters, including Roger Ferris, Ed Hoffman, and Aisha, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. No characters canonically or historically established as one gender are portrayed as a different gender in the film.

The film adapts a novel, and its main characters, including Roger Ferris, Ed Hoffman, and Aisha, maintain their established races from the source material. While some actors' specific ethnicities may differ from their characters' nationalities, no character canonically established as one race is portrayed as a different broader racial category.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.0
The Movie Database logo
6.6

Critic Ratings

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5.5
Metacritic logo
5.7

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