The Men Who Stare At: Goats

: A journalist (Ewan McGregor) follows a former member of the U.S. Army's "First Earth Battalion" (George Clooney), a secret unit of "warrior monks" who believe they can achieve psychic feats such as invisibility, walking through walls, and killing goats just by staring at them. Fact vs. Fiction

The story of the Men Who Stare at Goats is a fascinating example of the military's foray into the world of paranormal operations. While the effectiveness of these techniques remains unproven, the tale serves as a reminder of the complexities and mysteries of human perception and the lengths to which governments will go to gain an edge in military operations. The Men Who Stare At Goats

: Based on Jim Channon, who wrote a real operations manual for a "First Earth Battalion" in the 1970s. Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor) : A reporter inspired by author Jon Ronson. Film Details (2009) : Grant Heslov. : Satirical black comedy / War film. : A journalist (Ewan McGregor) follows a former