Michael Moore’s latest documentary with the ironic title is sure to cause plenty of viewers to panic. Moore’s critique of our economic system’s flaws together with his scathing indictment of our politicians should be a warning that more Bad Things are going to happen on top of all the Bad Things that have happened because NOTHING GOT FIXED! Throwing $700 billion to the banks ranks right up there with Nero burning Rome to the ground according to Moore. I found much of Moore’s presentation powerful and truthful. My only complaint is that Moore’s movie goes on a bit too long. Ten minutes less would have made CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY a better film. But, by all means see it. GRADE: B+
I know I should go and support documentaries that critique our consumer-oriented society, but it is so much like preaching to the choir and so dispiriting.
Michael Moore’s movies brilliantly highlight the flaws in our system, Patti. There’s some humor and some pathos. CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY shows plenty of Detroit and Michigan (Moore is from Flint).
The one Moore film I saw, ROGER AND ME, about GM, was good. Can it really be 20 years ago I saw it? Yes. The more recent films I have given a miss, mostly because I don’t watch that many and there are over 200 in my Netflix queue.
I love ROGER & ME, Rick. I think Moore’s best movie is SICKO, which everyone should see in order to understand the healthcare debate.
Still, a B+ from you, George, makes me think I should add this to the list.
You won’t be sorry about adding CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY to your list, Rick. The part about the “Dead Peasants” will make your blood boil.
Thank you! You often write very interesting articles. You improved my mood.
I do what I can, Bunker.
Does Moore’s capitalism extend to the money he spends on hookers?
No hookers appear in CAPITALISM: A LOVE STORY, Bob. But maybe in the next movie…