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C
Average
MASTER SCORE 50.0 / 100
2017·Biography / Drama / History·1h 30m

SHOCK AND AWE

“They risked everything to uncover the truth.”

A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."

Above the Line
Rob Reiner·DirectorJoey Hartstone·WriterBarry Markowitz·Director of PhotographyJeff Beal·Original Music ComposerBob Joyce·Editor
Cast
Woody Harrelson·Jonathan LandayJames Marsden·Warren StrobelRob Reiner·John WalcottTommy Lee Jones·Joe GallowayJessica Biel·Lisa MayrMilla Jovovich·Vlatka LandayRichard Schiff·The UsualLuke Tennie·Adam GreenTerence Rosemore·Mr. GreenMargo Moorer·Mrs. Green
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Rob Reiner·DirectorStephen Harrison·First Assistant DirectorJason Altieri·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Joey Hartstone·Writer
Camera· 1
Barry Markowitz·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Bob Joyce·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jeff Beal·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Dan Moore·Costume DesignJaymes Hinkle·Art DirectionChristopher R. DeMuri·Production DesignLes Boothe·Set Decoration
Production· 14
Rob Reiner·ProducerMichele Reiner·ProducerElizabeth A. Bell·ProducerMatthew George·ProducerPatrick DePeters·Executive ProducerMatthew Helderman·Executive ProducerLuke Taylor·Executive ProducerJeremy Gordon·CastingJane Jenkins·CastingChristopher H. Warner·Unit Production ManagerArnaud Lannic·Associate ProducerDavid Lazarus·Associate ProducerCharlie Dombek·Associate ProducerJasmin Morrison·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 5
Garin W. Sparks·Set MedicChuck Picerni Jr.·StuntsMark Riccardi·Stunt CoordinatorHunter Baxley·StuntsTim Bell·Stunts
By the Numbers
50.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$182K
ROI -99%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Shock and Awe's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8C8C8C
#FFFFFF
#A52A2A
Mood
Serious, Intense, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features four men's faces in a split, diagonal composition across the top, with a white background separating them from the title text. Below the tit”

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Key Elements
HumveeMilitary VehiclesExplosionsSmokeMachine Gun
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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