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Summary: A movie to own
Review: I am not one to easily place a five star vote on a film, but this one deserves it. The film is filled with positive messages and looks on life. Many will complain about its inaccuracy and loose definitions of a 'time line'. This is of no importance. For instance, the statement 'life is beautiful', can be argued to death as being 'accurate' or 'inaccurate', but it does not change the fact that the message is positive for society as a whole. The same way this film's many messages on gun control are also positive for America and the world as a whole. America's lack of gun control is appalling. Abroad, I do not have one friend that owns a gun, while in a America, I would be lucky to find one that didn't own any. This by definition creates many, unnecessary, 'accidents' waiting to happen. This film is a humorous and entertaining account of 'a step in the right direction' for increasing gun control, and I am very pleased that it is watched by so many and unappreciated by so few. It is definitely a film to own. You may only want watch it once, but it will respectfully take its place your shelf and stimulate the curiosity of your guests.
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Summary: Mike's best so far...
Review: Mike has done it again - only better. This movie knocked my socks off - one of the only movies I can honestly attribute the cliche "I laughed, I cried." Americans have a very hard time seeing through all of the corporate propaganda that has them beleiving that they too are beneficiaries of corporate profits or Bush's Oil wars etc. This movie is about MUCH more than the Columbine shooting, guns, or gun-control. Moore's systemic analysis of violence and capitalism is done in a way that would appeal to Americans who are not likely to sit through any kind of analysis. Amazing. Go Mike!!!
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Summary: Bowling For columbine (movie theatre)
Review: Absolutely the most thoughtful amazing documentary out there. A real true tribute to the condition of American life today.
No wonder Micheal Moore won the OSCAR!!!
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Summary: I can just give 5 stars...
Review: Well... I've read all the reviews here in amazon... I am impressed by all the people who blame Moore. I'm from France... and I know it is no good to be french in america at this time. But this film shows all the violence there is in the American lifestyle. This film was very appreciated in France. It was beacause it shows us the life we don't want to have.
I hope that this film will open some eyes.
Some says in the reviews that there are more crimes in European's high School than in American. I can told you this is wrong.
Some say that there are more violence in USA than in Europe 'cause there's less morality and religious mind. It's wrong. European's young people don't believe in god. They are not more "pure". They drink alcohol, smoke majijuana... But there are less murder. And you know why? 'Cause we can't buy gun easily...
Think about it...
And please, stop saying anything you don't know about Europe... We are not under-minded...
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Summary: "A must-see for any red-blooded American"
Review: This is the single most influential movie I have ever seen. I was familiar with Michael Moore's work before seeing the film, but wasn't a die hard follower. After witnessing this masterpiece for the first time in a dingy theater in central Seattle, where my girlfriend and I had decided to visit on a whim, my way of thinking was literally altered forever. It is a beautifully made, hilarious ,yet sobering film, that examines a wide range of issues, among them are the innate flaws of our government's foreign policies, the undeniable homicide statistics in our own country, the motives behind 9/11, and many more.
This film should be required viewing for every student, adult, teenager, Republican, Democrat, Green, Independent, beggar, and millionaire in this country. I am personally going to show the film in 3 different classes at my own college.
Do yourself a favor and pre-order a copy or 10 today!
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Summary: Excellent.
Review: In a word.
Just excellent. Easily the most important film of 2002 (and probably 2003 too!).
Hope it's released on DVD soon!
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Summary: Amazing Movie
Review: I have taken 4 friends to see this movie. I have even seen this movie while I was in Montreal to see what the Canadian reaction would be. I must say, I was embarrassed to be an American after watching this movie. I then thought of all the things I should be doing to make this place a better place to live. In other words, this is a thought provoking movie that is truly provocative. You will see Charles Heston wring his hands in nervousness after he says, "We don't want any more of that civil rights business going on again", or "the reason America is violent is because of all the mixed ethnicities." What an idiot. And that is just what Michael Moore does, he shows people and the government in their natural element speaking freely, and shows us how insane they are and sound. From George Bush proclaiming that our number one priority should be defense spending when people all over the country are out of work and children are living in poverty without parent supervision, to the crackpot rednecks who are buying more "guns and ammo" because they want to protect themselves from the "evil doers." It's this candid honesty of Moore's subjects that makes us look inward to how this country gone astray. Then Moore tries to explain this with his amazing short animation movie "A Brief History of the United States of America." Although he simplifies everything, and it is truly brief, it hits home and is certainly eye opening. Moore tries to explain the question of why America is so violent. Why we are the unique country in the world that kills people with guns on the astronomical level that the United States does. He offers a lot of options to this answer, but ultimately, he leaves the question open for the viewer to search out within him/herself for the answer and make change. A truly great achievement and I can't wait till his next film that is due out 2 months before the election that will no doubt, open up people's eyes to the corrupt and blood thirsty administration that occupies the White House. Bravo Mr. Moore! Bravo!
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Summary: Everyone should see this movie
Review: Moore does a brilliant job of examining the American culture of fear. It was hysterical, disturbing, sad, and thoroughly thought-provoking. I wish every teacher in this country would show Bowling to their students.
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Summary: This movie deserves 10/5
Review: Words can't describe my love of this movie. It's Funny, and touching at the same time. This is definitly my favorite movie. About 20 mins in, though, there is some disturbing footage of people getting shot(and KILLED), but Just ignore that part :)
TEN STARS!
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Summary: Incredibly well done and at times, misrepresentational.
Review: This is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen. Moore is brilliant with the camera and with the narrative. He's REALLY done his homework. His interview with Marilyn Manson will be a revelation to many people, although if you're like me and listen to Manson's music, you'll learn nothing new from it. The problems in the film come from how Moore frames the arguement: (1.)It's not the fault of Kmart that Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, the two boys from Columbine, shot their classmates.Why not interview the Littlerock police departments sherrif and find out why the police didn't intervene when it was discovered that Harris posted death threats and an enemies list on his website BEFORE the shootings and how the police knew about this and did nothing. (2.)It's not Dick Clark's fault that that boy in Michigan shot his classmate. Why not blame the boys uncle--the man who left his gun out? Maybe because the uncle is a poor black man and Clark is a very famous, wealthy white man? See below. (3.)Moore's portrayal of race in America is so biased that it's ridiculous. His whole thesis on the American media conglomerating in an effort to villainise black men is a ridiculous conspiracy theory. I beleive it 100% that the show "Cops" unfairly targets poor people, but it's not a vehicle for publicising the arrests of blacks. His entire emphasis is on "poor,crazy,white middle American gun fanatics", with no concentration at all on inner city gang violence except when he argues that it's mostly a concoction by the racist media. ...*Note that I'm criticising him for his ideas. In other words, his film making skills were so good that there is nothing bad I can say about them.
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