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Documentary film-maker Michael Moore's attempt to galvanise student voter apathy in the run up to the 2004 US elections. With special appearances from R.E.M., Roseanne Barr and Joan Baez, among others, Moore takes his message - vote against George W. Bush - on a 60-city campus tour of the United States, promising attendees free underwear, a box of noodles, and an afternoon start!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
A gentle but amusing story about a failed attempt to oust George W. Bush
1 Feb 2011
By DaveW
Format:DVD
In spite of the fact that this movie relates to the US presidential election of 2004, it portrays what is really quite a sweet and gently amusing attempt to rouse those Americans who don't vote and have never really engaged with the political system. Moore takes a tour of 20 key states in the battle between John Kerry vs George W. Bush and holds a series of rallies aimed at getting the so-called "slacker" voters to come out in force on polling day in an attempt to prevent Bush from winning a second term in office.
Considering that we know what happened, you would think this wouldn't be worth watching but if you despaired at the Bush victory, this film is worth a look. You certainly have to take an interest in both US politics and Michael Moore's documentary style to get something out of this film but, if you do, you will find it amusing and really quite warm (that is, you know how the story ends but Moore still makes the journey to its conclusion worth watching). He pulls off a few of his trademark stunts (albeit on a smaller scale than usual) but he and a handful of celebrity supporters (REM, Joan Baez and Viggo Mortensen amongst others) manage to generate some genuine support for the cause.
This movie does not have the same impact as "Bowling for Columbine" or "Fahrenheit 911" but its outcome is strangely uplifting, which is unexpected for a subject which could have been dry and dated. Oh, and look out for a gem of a put-down Moore gives in response to some staunch Republican demonstrators at one of his rallies - I laughed for days.
Considering that we know what happened, you would think this wouldn't be worth watching but if you despaired at the Bush victory, this film is worth a look. You certainly have to take an interest in both US politics and Michael Moore's documentary style to get something out of this film but, if you do, you will find it amusing and really quite warm (that is, you know how the story ends but Moore still makes the journey to its conclusion worth watching). He pulls off a few of his trademark stunts (albeit on a smaller scale than usual) but he and a handful of celebrity supporters (REM, Joan Baez and Viggo Mortensen amongst others) manage to generate some genuine support for the cause.
This movie does not have the same impact as "Bowling for Columbine" or "Fahrenheit 911" but its outcome is strangely uplifting, which is unexpected for a subject which could have been dry and dated. Oh, and look out for a gem of a put-down Moore gives in response to some staunch Republican demonstrators at one of his rallies - I laughed for days.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By S. Jackson
Format:DVD
In 2004 Micheal Moore led an anti-bush smear campaign to end the illegal activities, lies and harm he's done since been in office, to let John Kerry try to pull some votes to win the 2004 presidential election.
Trying to get people who don't normally vote to get up from there comfy furniture and go out and save there country from the lessons they have learned from the errors in the white house in previous years.
Heart-warming and needed video of behind the scenes of the U.S. elections and the views of the non-seen american public, great viewing for people around the world.
In my research such a shame that even if John Kerry had won the vote, the policies would still be the same, all engineered from there "secret" (Bush and Kerry's own admittance) skull and bones society upbringing.
Watch the real american people in revolt fighting for the freedom of there country and to stop the countless wars they don't want.
Trying to get people who don't normally vote to get up from there comfy furniture and go out and save there country from the lessons they have learned from the errors in the white house in previous years.
Heart-warming and needed video of behind the scenes of the U.S. elections and the views of the non-seen american public, great viewing for people around the world.
In my research such a shame that even if John Kerry had won the vote, the policies would still be the same, all engineered from there "secret" (Bush and Kerry's own admittance) skull and bones society upbringing.
Watch the real american people in revolt fighting for the freedom of there country and to stop the countless wars they don't want.
Format:DVD
I am a fan of Michael Moore but this film left me feeling disappointed. Perhaps if John Kerry's presidential Campaign was successful then this would be a piece of history unfortunately it wasn't so unless you have a deep love for John Kerry I wouldn't bother. Has the air of we had loads of footage left over and need a quick to make a buck so we stuck it on a DvD and hope you would buy it.
10 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Michael Moore is a rare beast - he tells it like it is, which is why he is hated by American business and the US government machine, but loved by everybody who has a conscience and a sense of fair play. This is another excellent example of his fearless crusade against cynical exploitation and corruption in high places. Way to Go Michael!
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Henrik Weber
Format:DVD
sorry mr. moore, that was pretty disappointing. in this "documentary" i really missed a story that is worth staying up for, but instead i'm watching mr. moore walking from one stage to the other telling the same thing over and over again. the only thing that inspired me was that the beginning and ending matched, wow.... don't expect something entertaining here
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