War, Inc: John Cusack And Hillary Duff On Provocative New Film

War in the Middle East reaches an absurdist fever pitch in War, Inc. Meet writers Jeremy Pikser and Mark Leyner, and the mastermind behind the whole shebang, John Cusack.

What can a movie star do when he's profoundly pissed off about the sad state of politics? At 41, John Cusack has come a long way from the lovable young heartthrob lofting a boom box over his head in Say Anything. In his most recent movie, War, Inc. (in theaters this month), Cusack plays a contract killer who finds himself in the fictitious war-torn Middle Eastern country of Turaqistan, which is the object of a hostile takeover by an American corporation.

For this profound and shockingly funny effort to stick it to the man, Cusack teamed up with screenwriter Jeremy Pikser (Bulworth) and novelist Mark Leyner (The Tetherballs of Bougainville) to write a film that's both unforgiving and uncensored. Toss in inspired performances by Marisa Tomei, Hilary Duff, Sir Ben Kingsley, Joan Cusack, and Dan Aykroyd, and you wind up with a refreshing and unconventional spring comedy. LAC sat down with Cusack, Pikser, and Leyner to find out what's behind War, Inc., why it's so absurd, and what it's like to join forces with teen juggernaut Duff.

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Comments

[wayoutleft]

not only is this the kind of outrage that hasn't yet gotten beyond mike malloy (primetime ktlk);
but it's drawing tiny, weakly poisoned barbs from fellow commentators who still take the major parties and candidates semi-seriously on the war. ethically and aesthetically there is nothing NOTHING this war is above. that's the mistake of all the projects that have abysmally failed, without any interest from either warmonger patriot types or anti-war audiences. it is simply beneath serious discussion. that's the reality that stuff like valley of elah and stop loss haven't understood.

[Moochild]

I am really looking forward to the film. It's great to see someone with a voice that can reach the masses talking for those who do not have a voice anymore.

[avicenna]

This movie may serve as the dessert to the new documentary "Standard Operating Procedure" - that interviews those pathetic souls associated with the disturbing pictures from Abu Garib. That truly was hard to watch and to consider that these men and women were acting on behalf of the American people. It leaves one feeling bloated and ugly with little to speak for the basis of humanity. I'll take the sarcastic black angry humour of War Inc as a palate cleanser.

[LoRiseAntlers]

I stopped reading the article when it referred to the 22 year old Hillary Duff as a "teen juggernaut".

[Spiriteddona]

sorry, I screwed up the vid link
it's that red scorpion's fault
or yahoo search "Pantsuit Vixens For Hillary!"
Link attempt =http://video.com.yahoo/watch/2559101/7672083
I Forgot the word watch last post
I hate me more than you do!

[totalliberal]

Flagged: Off topic.

[Spiriteddona]

Spirited Dona says-- It seems all worked so hard! The story is solid. the actors either seasoned or giving all. It's not gonna work. maybe the shock factor became the star. the thing just won't gel. Hill, a fake scorpion would look, just the same. Just say no to being pranked, Girl!
my vid =http://video.yahoo.com2559101/7672083
"Pantsuit Vixens for Hillary"; Clinton as opposed to Duff
accapello rap
trib to Tina Fey!
Email it to Friends and Frenemies!
I thank you!

[totalliberal]

Flagged: Off topic.

[OsamaBushLadin]

Wow! A new John Cusack movie is coming. I haven't heard new this exciting since I learn Mischa Barton has cellulite on her ass.

[Loralei]

I think John Cusack was cute when I saw him in Sixteen Candles...I thought nerds were hot then,...and I still do! He's like wine....gets better with age.

Not that he's a nerd or anything...

[trollsbwild]

Ditto on wanting to see the film. Wonder if the large corps who control the movie theaters will let this one on their screens?

[BadChristian]

It's always encouraging to see John Cusack continue to succeed.
Way to go John!

[situationcritical]

John Cusack is a consistently great human being.

Myley Duff - I don't know anything about her.

[LiberalBuzz]

Looking forward to the film but HILLARY DUFF??? Seriously? THIS I have got to see.

[mamacat]

Looking forward to seeing it.

[kellygrrrl]

so looking forward to this film!

[w&cheneysuck]

LOVE YOU JOHN CUSACK! ALWAYS HAVE! Ever since "Class" and so on....Love High Fidelty! Love Better Off Dead, and Say Anything....YOU ARE AWESOME! Brave as well. You need to work with Michael Moore....that would be some awesome work!!!