A brilliant examination of capitalism and the kinds of social behavior it promotes. Moore has an uncanny way of saying the things many of us think, but don't dare say. He draws from examples in industry, banking, the judiciary, and congress. He nicely weaves together examples from history (including Ancient Rome) with those from the present day. He also builds a plausible argument for an overly cozy relationship between Wall Street and Washington since Reagan and suggests that Obama augers a potential end to that relationship. Those from all points on the political spectrum will find something to love about this film. Bravo.
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World Trade Center
(2006)
What's Up with the Boom Microphone?
9 August 2006
This movie tells the story of 9-11 from the perspectives of two NYC port authority police officers trapped beneath the rubble and their wives waiting at home for news of their fate. It's an interesting way to tell the story. It adds both a touching human element and captures the sheer lack of information available to all involved. But a boom microphone appears at the top of the screen some dozen times during the film. The budget for this film was reported to be around $60 million, yet the repeated appearance of the boom microphone makes it look like a film-school short. The audience chuckled every time it appeared. At one point, I was ready to walk out. It ruins an otherwise nice film.
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