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Farenheit 9/11
Despite the fact that Michael Moore is still a jackass, Farenheit 9/11 is astounding.
Perhaps most surprising is how really respectful, decent, interested, honorable and compassionate it is towards the troops -- exceptionally and appropriately moving in that regard.
It's also perhaps the most eloquent statement on racism in America that I've ever seen (something I'll get into in a longre post tomorrow when I'm alert, because I felt the construction of the film was at its best on this issue).
I will also note that as a news junkie, a former journalist and someone who reads newspapers all day long -- the part of the film dedicated to political and corporate relationships is amazing for the sheer density of information. You probably won't be able to absorb more than half of it (as that's where I was, and like I said, I've spent a lot of professional time pouring over these sorts of things), but you'll certainly get the jist and scope of it.
I must have started crying about twenty times during the thing. The score btw (not the obnoxious use of rock songs) is really spot on.
I know I live in New York, and saw it at a theatre near a college, but I've never in my life seen anything like this -- a show so sold out at 1am, that people sat crosslegged on the floor to watch the damn film.
Perhaps most surprising is how really respectful, decent, interested, honorable and compassionate it is towards the troops -- exceptionally and appropriately moving in that regard.
It's also perhaps the most eloquent statement on racism in America that I've ever seen (something I'll get into in a longre post tomorrow when I'm alert, because I felt the construction of the film was at its best on this issue).
I will also note that as a news junkie, a former journalist and someone who reads newspapers all day long -- the part of the film dedicated to political and corporate relationships is amazing for the sheer density of information. You probably won't be able to absorb more than half of it (as that's where I was, and like I said, I've spent a lot of professional time pouring over these sorts of things), but you'll certainly get the jist and scope of it.
I must have started crying about twenty times during the thing. The score btw (not the obnoxious use of rock songs) is really spot on.
I know I live in New York, and saw it at a theatre near a college, but I've never in my life seen anything like this -- a show so sold out at 1am, that people sat crosslegged on the floor to watch the damn film.
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Looking forward to seeing it also, despite the fact that I, too, think Michael Moore is a jackass. He does love this country, though.
I have been to one film that was so sold out people were sitting cross-legged in the aisles: opening night of "Boyz n the Hood" in a predominantly African American neighborhood in Charlotte.
One of the most depressing, sad movie experiences I've ever had.
Why? Because in the scene where Ice Cube kills to avenge his brother's death, which is supposed to demonstrate the futility of his actions, well, at least 40% of the audience did. not. get. it.
They cheered. Loudly.
I recall turning to my then-girlfriend and seeing one tear roll down her cheek.
After it was over, we walked to the car in silence. After getting in, I finally said, "they didn't get it, did they?" She just shook her head.
It shook my faith in my fellow US citizens.