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Partendo dal dato che negli Stati Uniti il 37% degli adolescenti supera il proprio peso forma e due adolescenti su tre sono sovrappeso o obesi, il regista Morgan Spurlock ha viaggiato per 25mila miglia, visitando 20 città americane con i loro relativi Mc Donald's, decidendo di mangiare per 30 giorni solo fast food. Durante il viaggio, in cui ha effettuato 250 ore di riprese, ed ha preso 13 kg di peso, ha intervistato medici generici, preparatori atletici, cuochi, ragazzi, avvocati, per denunciare con fermezza il fenomeno dell'obesità negli Usa, il declino dell'educazione fisica nelle scuole, la dipendenza dal cibo e i provvedimenti estremi che vengono presi per perdere peso...
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Morgan Spurlock came up with a terrific idea with this documentary of using himself as a guinea pig, even if it meant temporarily endangering his health and suffering some indigestion. Under medical supervision, he went to 20 cities and only ate at McDonald's, eating everything on the menu at least once for 30 days. Spurlock certainly has done a service in a cause I believe in, to educate people in nutrition and the dangers of digging one's grave with fast food container. Above his message of dietary abuse, Spurlock is also an excellent filmmaker, and deftly balances facts, interviews, and the progress of his personal foray into the world of greasy, sugary junk food, often with a good slice of humor. Yes, it is manipulated in parts, but there is so much information in the film for those who eat in McDonald's or any of their competitors to learn, that a little embellishment is forgivable.
What puzzles me, is where have our taste buds gone? I remember many years ago attempting to eat a Big Mac, and having to spit it out. Much of the attraction is the "idea" of McDonald's...Ronald the clown, the toys, the packaging, as well as an addictive x factor to the food, and the film clearly points all this out. Among the DVD extras not to be missed is the long interview with Eric Schlossen, author of "Fast Food Nation," and the short segment on how Spurlock's garbage increased along with his waistline. Good cinematography by Scott Ambrozy and top notch editing add to the enjoyment of this award winning documentary, which has a running time of 100 minutes.
I live across the street from a high school, and see the future of America waddle in and out. I think it would be a good idea for all the kids and their families to watch this documentary, so that they become more aware of what they are doing to their health, and what the future costs will be in doctor's bills and medications. It does seem that the film (as well as a few lawsuits) has influenced the market however, by eliminating the super sizes, and enlarging the options in the menu. Bravo! Morgan Spurlock, for his "Film of Epic Portions", which educates as well as amuses.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By M. Terry
Format:DVD
A thoroughly entertaining, thoughtful, gut-wrenching, informative and well-presented documentary. Always funny while presenting serious dietary information and global consumer fare in an impactive and min-boggling way. I found this well made, contemplative, unassuming and yet tightly produced. The frightening results are quite literally dreadful and disturbing and anyone contemplating a fast food diet needs to see this first.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This film is a must for all are unaware of the evils of fast food. In a documentary style this film brings home just how bad Mcdonalds food actually is and how the company carries on it's fine tradition of snaring children at an early age.
I haven't eaten a Mcdonalds since watching this film and i doubt anyone elase will.
I haven't eaten a Mcdonalds since watching this film and i doubt anyone elase will.
A must see
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5.0 out of 5 stars
fantastic and funny
I used for my lessons and the students loved it! Very informative and funny!
this was in the context of nutrition unit, part of their course.
this was in the context of nutrition unit, part of their course.
Published 2 months ago by MV
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and certainly informative
It has some slow bits, but all in al is a great documentary! Fun and informative. I used with my classes and my students' response was very positive.
Published 2 months ago by Happy Teacher
4.0 out of 5 stars
Careful What You Put In Your Mouth
Great documentary about how eating McDonalds all day every day for one month turned Morgan Freeman white. A must see for any fast food junkie.
Published 3 months ago by MikeyP
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great documentary
A great documentary which is showing the dangers of fast-food. You might not eat junk food with the same pleasure after watching it!
Published 3 months ago by laetitia sagoo
5.0 out of 5 stars
a very funny inspiring and very factual movie
I give it a 5 star because the person in the film who volunteered to go on this sort of diet was very brave if not a bit foolhardy, as he had physiological measurements taken... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gemma pc
1.0 out of 5 stars
A UK perspective rationale ignorant to the truth made by liberals on...
What a load of BS this film is that UK types like Joe de berker stroke before he was 30 can look at and try feel better about the country he is stuck in . Read more
Published 8 months ago by davidinator
4.0 out of 5 stars
Amusing and Interesting
I have seen this before but wanted to watch it again to see if would discourage me from eating Mc D's (it has not) but it was entertaining none the less.
Published 11 months ago by C. Aston
4.0 out of 5 stars
Will not put you off eating McDs - but it give a sobering thought
Where this documentary-self-experiment fails is that it takes it purely from a medical standpoint in assessing the danger of eating a diet like Mc Donald's constantly. Read more
Published 16 months ago by V. Ago
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect..
arrived on time,,packaged really well,,no damage 2 the case or the disc inside,,no complaints @ all!! really good film/documentary,,mite put u off eating mcds agen doh!! haha
Published 16 months ago by chappers
4.0 out of 5 stars
A clever vehicle for self promotion... And a valid if simplistic point
Maybe I'm just going to end up alienating everyone here, but I do think that both the critics and the fans of this film have valid points. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Theo
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