Still a noteworthy achievement, but it's hard to keep from being a bit disappointed that Moore hasn't used the seriousness of the times to craft an ever-so-slightly more balanced documentary.
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10/14/09
Capitalism: A Love Story (2009)
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Reviews Counted:141
Fresh:106
Rotten:35
Average Rating:6.7/10
Consensus: Love him or hate him, Capitalism captures Michael Moore in his muckraking element -- with all the Moore-centric showmanship that entails.
Australian Rating: TBC
Genre: Education/General Interest
Australian Theatrical Release:
Jul 23, 2009 Wide
US Box Office: $14,266,331
Synopsis: Plenty of excitement--and controversy--is sure to surround this film from decorated documentarian Michael Moore. After previously taking on America’s gun culture (BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE), the Bush... [More]
Director: Michael Moore
Reviews for Capitalism: A Love Story
21 - 40 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)
Even if it's not the most cogent political docu-essay ever made, it's surely coming straight from the heart.
10/12/09
Maybe Moore should have used this platform to try to teach some fiscal responsibility rather than simply present an "off with their heads" argument.
10/12/09
Moore Sacrifices Narrative Thrust for Contemporary Relevance But Still Ends on a Strong Note.
10/11/09
Michael Moore is still angry.
10/10/09
Moore's loudest, most heartfelt warning, against corporate greed that is ruining his -- and our -- country. It's also a stirring cry to action.
10/09/09
Beneath all the expected liberal, mad-as-hell indignation, the guy with the closet full of ill-fitting ball caps also happens to be persuasive as hell, crafting an entertaining and provocative call to arms.
10/09/09
Unfortunately, Moore's slapdash approach withers before the sprawling canvas, and his dot-like anecdotes rattle around.
10/06/09
As always, Moore's at his best when he gets the hell out of the way and lets average citizens have their say.
10/05/09
I can't help smiling at Moore's response to the question concerning what he hopes audiences will take away from this film "Popcorn and pitchforks."
10/05/09
Underscored by a growling cover of 'Louie, Louie,' assorted thugs in masks pillage assorted banks. A lovely irony, given that the rest of the film deals with how those same banks are pillaging us.
10/05/09
the rotund baseball cap wearing 'everyman' filmmaker adds a grand sequel to his resume
10/04/09
A two-hour op-ed piece raging against the hijacking of the American Dream by special interests, Moore's a canny enough filmmaker to balance entertainment and foursquare truths to keep the audience entertained and fascinated.
10/04/09
Moore's most telling argument is about the extinguishing of the middle class, and the consequences of losing the crucial foundation of our economy and our culture.
10/03/09
Michael Moore preaches to the converted in his least insightful op-ed to date.
10/03/09
Those [attacking Moore] are doing worse than namecalling. By refusing to engage the substance of the film, they're conceding that he may be right.
10/03/09
The centerpiece of this documentary is a shocking and dynamic reel of archival footage.
10/02/09
It might seem like a fantasy for the baker interviewed in the film to be making $60,000 a year and benefits, but Moore proves the idea is less fictitious than the ones that sank Lehman Brothers.
10/02/09
The biggest strike...with this film is its hypocrisy. Here's a man taking shots at capitalism, and he's the biggest capitalist in Hollywood.
10/02/09
As you watch, your indignation grows. Moore has chosen precisely the right moment to tap into the throbbing vein of anti-corporate, anti-rich anger.
10/02/09
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