‘Lord of War’: Karma Is the Ultimate Winner         

Nicolas Cage plays an illegal arms dealer and pays a big price.
‘Lord of War’: Karma Is the Ultimate Winner         
Yuri Orlov (Nicholas Cage, L) and Andre Baptiste Sr. (Eamonn Walker), in “Lord of War.” Lions Gate Films
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R | 2h 2m | Drama, Action, Crime | 2005

The opening title sequence of “Lord of War” showcases the lifecycle of a single bullet from ore to firing. The musical accompaniment is the 1966 Buffalo Springfield song “For What It’s Worth” (written by Stephen Stills), which is one of the most recognizable anti-war songs ever recorded. Rarely has the tone of a movie been so firmly established with such compact, blazing efficiency.

Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
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