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Question about Syriana
Posted on 4/16/15 at 6:29 pm
Posted on 4/16/15 at 6:29 pm
Was Matt Damon's character in the CIA or did he just get lucky by switching cars before the bomb hit the Emir's car?
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Posted on 4/16/15 at 8:19 pm to fleaux
horrible movie
Posted on 4/16/15 at 8:39 pm to fleaux
He was working for an investment bank I think.
He was advising the Saudi sheik, I think.
I think it was out of luck mostlyz
I enjoyed that movie.
He was advising the Saudi sheik, I think.
I think it was out of luck mostlyz
I enjoyed that movie.
Posted on 4/16/15 at 9:03 pm to fleaux
I have forgotten everything about that movie
Posted on 4/16/15 at 9:10 pm to fleaux
Luck. Fantastic movie really shows how deep the Middle East problems are and how intertwined the US is in keeping the region unstable so they can exploit it.
Posted on 4/16/15 at 9:12 pm to JuiceTerry
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I don't know
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Posted on 4/16/15 at 9:16 pm to fleaux
Lucky. The only one there that knew the hit was coming was Clooney's character.
Posted on 4/16/15 at 9:26 pm to fleaux
Spoiler:
Not likely. He worked for the investment firm. The CIA angle was all Bob/Clooney. One of the themes from the book it's based is the CIA's demphasis of human intelligence for drones and satellite (Bob Baer felt this was a major reason for intelligence failures). It's only a subtle theme in the movie, but the scene where they take out the Sheiks SUV with the drone and Bob has gone rogue touches on the this angle. Though Damon's character is not in the book, I think it's safe to infer the movie character isn't an agent. Plus he is never portrayed as working with the agency.
Baer's memoir is worth a read if you enjoyed the film. See No Evil.
Not likely. He worked for the investment firm. The CIA angle was all Bob/Clooney. One of the themes from the book it's based is the CIA's demphasis of human intelligence for drones and satellite (Bob Baer felt this was a major reason for intelligence failures). It's only a subtle theme in the movie, but the scene where they take out the Sheiks SUV with the drone and Bob has gone rogue touches on the this angle. Though Damon's character is not in the book, I think it's safe to infer the movie character isn't an agent. Plus he is never portrayed as working with the agency.
Baer's memoir is worth a read if you enjoyed the film. See No Evil.
Posted on 4/16/15 at 9:29 pm to fleaux
Fantastic film! One of my all-time favorites.
Posted on 4/16/15 at 9:50 pm to Othello
I hate swimming pools because of this movie. 
Posted on 4/16/15 at 9:57 pm to minimal
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Baer's memoir is worth a read if you enjoyed the film. See No Evil.
Excellent book
Posted on 4/17/15 at 12:23 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
It may be the true-to-feel movie about the CIA ever. Great movie (all of Baer's books are enjoyable).
Posted on 4/17/15 at 3:49 pm to TigerMyth36
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I hate swimming pools because of this movie.
Honestly, every time I see a swimming pool at night with lights, I think about this movie.
Posted on 4/17/15 at 4:38 pm to fleaux
I liked the movie but don't know the answer
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