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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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.
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!
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