The Men Who Stare At Goats

George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey star in this film from 2009 directed by Grant Heslov.

Whacked for sure. Jeff Bridges becomes leader of a division of the military called the New Earh Army, a group of psychics with paranormal abilities who supposedly will end war by conquering foes by remote viewing, phasing through walls, etc. Discovered by reporter McGregor, he follows one of them into Iraq. Is the guy on to something or just crazy.

Compared by many to a Coen Brothers film, I didn't think it came close. But it has a great premise even if it didn't follow through.

Worth a peek.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1234548/

Black Hawk Down

This film should be required viewing for military leaders, hawkish politicians, or anyone else thinking of going to war. Whatever can go wrong usually does.

2001 film directed by Ridley Scott stars Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, and Tom Sizemore.

Small U.S. force in Somalia tries to apprehend a small group of insugents in what is supposed to be a quick and easy foray. But all hell breaks loose when they are met by a large, organized group of Somalis.

Follows the courageous team of soldiers who are determined to not leave anyone behind.

Intense war flick with realistic effects. Unlike many war films the characters here seem real, not contrived. Great sound.

Scary, suspenseful, and long, but worth it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265086/