Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Aug 22, 2023 2.5/4

If you can ignore the wishy-washy politics, you may enjoy the outcome for the raw intensity of some well-shot action sequences.

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Jason Best Movie Talk Nov 29, 2020

With Greengrass at the helm, deploying his trademark, Bourne-style shaky camerawork and rapid-fire cutting, Green Zone is as fast-paced as you'd expect, but the uneasy mix of fact and fiction ultimately works against the film.

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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 29, 2020 6/10

Director Paul Greengrass loves his shaky, handheld camera - and his mastery over the style is easily this film's strongest point.

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Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Sep 9, 2020 2.5/4.0

Very nearly succeeds.

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Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) May 7, 2020 3.5/5

The meaty subject matter and Damon's sure-footed presence elevate this adrenalised action thriller above the expected average.

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David Harris Spectrum Culture Oct 19, 2019 1.5/5

Greengrass turns his lens on the US fabrication of weapons of mass destruction as an impetus to go to war in Iraq, and ends up making the film we all feared United 93 would be.

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Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine Jul 24, 2019

Fine sentiments, but you can't just use politics to juice up a formula thriller, especially when you know better.

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Laura Hiros Rincón de cine Mar 20, 2018 3/5

Green Zone is an entertaining movie, which features all the explosions, chases and stunning scenes that the subject merits. [Full review in Spanish]

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Ed Koch The Atlantic Jan 13, 2018

I don't like polemics, not even those supporting my position. This film does not support my position...the movie contains far too little in terms of a coherent, believable plot.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 11, 2017 B+

No doubt borrowing inspiration from real events, Green Zone is a nail-biting story of one man's single mission to uncover the truth, no matter the consequences.

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Will Leitch Deadspin Jun 22, 2013 C-

It takes a special kind of talent, the kind of talent that Paul Greengrass has, to make a movie as annoying as Green Zone.

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Jeff Beck Examiner.com Oct 1, 2012 3/4

"Green Zone" simply offers up a fun, entertaining ride that has you on the edge of your seat throughout most of the film. If you are into the politics though, you may just find it a little more interesting.

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Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Jul 30, 2012 3/5

This is a frenetic and powerful action flick that brings the fight to you.

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Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Apr 8, 2012 3/4

A reasonably gripping entertainment.

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Nell Minow Movie Mom Feb 18, 2012 B

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Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Nov 17, 2011 2/5

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Eugene Novikov Film Blather Jul 28, 2011 C-

The story of the Iraq War is fascinating, but the checklist of talking points is not.

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Laremy Legel Film.com May 6, 2011 C-

Green Zone is the rare miss from frequent collaborators Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass.

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Dave White Movies.com Apr 4, 2011 2.5/5

It's like Inglourious Basterds but without the fun.

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Joshua Starnes ComingSoon.net Mar 22, 2011 6/10

Greengrass' Green Zone is about half political thriller and half action thriller and unfortunately it's only successful at one of those halves. Doubly unfortunate, the half that does work isn't the part he's interested in.

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