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 Only such a talented filmaker such as Michael Moore could have produced this movie. It is a chronicle of Moore's journey to talk to the CEO of General Motors, the company that "downsized" the entire GM staff of Flint, Michigan. With clever satire throughout the movie, he shows us what callous disregard corporations like GM has for its employees. Every American should see this movie.
Best Film, 1989, Vancouver Film Festival Best Film, 1989, Chicago Film Festival Best Documentary, 1989, NY Society of Film Critics Best Documentary, 1989, LA Society of Film Critics Best Documentary, 1989, National Society of Film Critics Best Documentary, 1989, National Board of Review Audience Award, Berlin Film Festival They call it the best documentary of all time. Be sure to check out Michael Moores newest film "The Big One" and recent television show "TV Nation" (now available on video). I promise I don't work for the guy I just find him to be one of the most refreshingly honest writers and film-makers of our time. Bravo Michael Moore!
It's not only GM, but GE, IBM, and other big employers that are abandoning cities in the USA for the almighty dollar. END |
I haven't seen any of Michael Moore's other films besides this one, and it painted quite an interesting picture... All I know is this movie was pretty funny and kinda sad. This movie was released in the late 80's, and basically tries to show the what the director believes are inequities between the working class schlubs and rich, management types. The thing that seemed to come through for me was the issue of greed. I don't think greed in and of itself is all that bad, but when you make decisions that adversely effect thousands of peoples ability to economically support themselves soley on the basis to fatten your bottom line, or increase your annual bonus, or buy that third or fourth house, then maybe something is wrong. I don't have a problem with some people having a lot of money, but when said fortunes are gotten through deceiving and cheating those doing the work that produces said fortunes, that doesn't seem right. It's interesting that this was made almost 15 years ago and just recently we've witnessed the excessiveness of a number of CEOs within the last year or two, and how their actions have affected those that worked for the companies, Enron, Tyco, Worldcom, etc. Is Michael Moore some kind of prophet? I don't think so...but he could remake this movie today with any number of individuals involved in the current scandals. I have heard many critics say he takes things out of context, misrepresents the truth, and edits scenes or even removes them to make his point. Maybe this is true or not, I don't know, but I do know this was pretty funny and I think a lot of people on both sides should lighten up. Oh yeah, that rabbit skinning lady was pretty freaky.
