The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) — Screenplay
A journalist in Iraq uncovers a mind-bending story when he meets an ex-soldier who claims the army used psychic powers in combat.
- Written by
- Jon Ronson, Peter Straughan
- Genre
- Comedy, War
- Length
- 110 pages
This script balances deadpan comedy with sharp war satire, a rare blend worth studying. Its structure weaves flashbacks into the present-day Iraq setting, keeping the tone consistent while building a quirky, memorable character dynamic between the reporter and the psychic soldier. The dialogue is crisp and absurd, making the outlandish premise feel grounded.
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