Syriana
I just caught Syriana tonight. I'm thinking that I'm probably not supposed to like the film, being the free-market libertarian type that I am. It was way too anti-business. However, I was really impressed with the film's ability to demonstrate how complex the issues involving the Middle East are, with respect to the oil industry. And the acting was generally quite good, with George Clooney being particularly effective.
The film primarily showed that everyone has their own interests, and those interests mesh in all sorts of expected and unexpected ways...ways that make the appearance of there being a conspiracy. But there is no conspiracy...there are just people, doing what they see as best for them, and sometimes those interests align. But there's no conspiracy. People aren't that smart.
Check it out. It's worth your time.
Posted by Mr. Eff on 01/16/2006 || link
