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Summary: Social Satire & Cultural Commentary: Not Documentary
Review: It is unfortunate that Roger & Me has been so often characterized as a Documentary, and thus has been left open to ridiculous (and moot) criticism about it's lack of merit as a Documentary. I have watched Roger & Me numerous times over the years since it was released and have always come away with the same overall impression. Michael Moore made a film that through irony, humor, and a host of hard hitting and subtly emotional scenes, translated the bittersweet, frustration wrought demise of working class ANYTOWN U.S.A.
It always seemed to me that he filmed it in Flint simply because it was familiar territory, and he used GM and Roger as his vehicle (excuse the pun) purely to supply contiguity and to keep the body of his film somewhat linear.
Roger & Me does not warrent 5 stars due to supperior camera work, editing or even because of Michael Moore's ideas. Roger & Me has stood the test of time, however, and it did and does accomplish what it set out to accomplish: it challenges viewers, it disrupts or charges viewers emotionally, despite the omnipresent aloof nature of the filmmaker himself.
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Summary: Lots of info
Review: This is Michael's first documentery, before he became nationaly famous. And the way he were's the same cloths he did ten years ago as he does now. That's one of the things great about him. The movie takes place in Flint, Michigan, the birth place of General Motors and several celebraties. At the beginning of the movie, Rogger Morris (president of GM) decides to close the factories in Flint, but not without Michael trying to talk to him. This is the bases of the movie, Michael Moore chases Roger around the nation (hence the name Roger and Me). During this time Michael is trying to find Roger, Flint becomes over populated with unemployed and homeless. It's kinda sad to see disaster strike this town, but overall, it's a great documentery.
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Summary: moore is an american hero
Review: This is a great movie made by a man who simply cares about his neighbors and fellow Americans. I recommend watching this movie to both liberals and conservatives. If you have a heart and a brain, you'll see that Moore's work is a brave attempt at helping this country.
I will never understand those on the right who call Moore a socialist and an America hater. Calling Moore anti American is simply asinine. And I strongly suspect that at least 90% of those accusers have never even seen this movie. (if you have seen it, the only other excuse for thinking Moore is unAmerican is that you are pure evil and have a breathtakingly low IQ)
If your on the fence about Moore or just curious... this is the movie to watch. It's Moore at his best.
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Summary: Good one
Review: This is a well done documentary that basically educates the viewer about the horrors of capitalism and corporate greed. GM CEO Roger Smith lays off thousands of workers at a factory in Flint Michegan, thus leading to massive poverty in Flint. Their jobs were shipped to Mexico, where GM pursued to exploit the people there. An eviction officer is filmed going from house to house evicting families who were unable to meet their rent requirements. Pretty depressing. The message is clear in this movie; the Proletariat must unite and take up production themselves.
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Summary: Worst film I ever saw.
Review: This piece of junk will make you fall asleep within 10 minutes. Thank your lucky star if you do: you won't miss anything. The only reason for giving the film one start is that it can't be rated lower. There is nothing even remotely funny with this film. It's a sad story of how he tries to get an interview with the owner of a car factory that will be closed, and he's acting like a complete idiot whist pursuing this interview.The workers of the factory that closed should all go up and slap Mr.Moore for producing something so hideous about their misery. He would have been better off giving the money it cost to do the movie directly to the workers instead.
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Summary: Watch for yourself....THEN decide!
Review: Perhaps there are a few individuals who are not aware that a documentary is not the same as a typical family movie?!! My brother does this for a living. He makes good money and the truth gets told without interference.
Mr. Moore is great...I hope he makes many more documentaries. Maybe Americans can learn from them? Awake in America,
ari
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Summary: Before he went mad
Review: This is a very interesting documentary on the collapse of GM in the once booming town of Flint. It was made before Michael Moore became the fanatic antiamerican that he is today and primarily focuses on the people of Michigan who suffered at the hands of GM. While Moore is a socialist, this movie is tame and his sarcastic personality makes it enjoyable to watch. He even attacks Democratic Governor Jim Blanchard, something he would never do today because he has since been engrossed in the liberal political machine.
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Summary: Totally brilliant
Review: Michael Moore is a brilliant artist. This film is thought provoking as well as entertaining. I am a college professor and I show this film each semester to the class.
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Summary: I real account of what happens here in America
Review: This is a must see for everyone. I never knew this stuff happened here in America but it does. This really hit home for me and shows the truth to what happens when big bisinesses decide to shut down and move away. I thought the unemployment was enough to save these people but when a big bisiness shuts down the town dies and there is no where else for these people to go. A must for teachers of Socialogy!
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Summary: here we go again
Review: If only Mikey would have concentrated on relieving the burdens on our corporations so it would be profitable to hire workers. Frankly, I don't know what he's bitching about, the unionized "workers" of Flint were always unemployed, just now they're not getting paid for doing nothing.
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