Back in 2004, Michael Wilson did a documentary in the same "style" as Michael Moore. He just did it from the other side of the fence. So, a more Conservative, centre-right view rather than the liberal left-of-off-centre.
Instead of Michael Moore pointing out all the reasons he feels ashamed of America, Michael Wilson sets out to show America does have its success stories.
As well as being a bit of a parody on the persuasive power of deceptive documentaries, it also pokes a bit of fun at Moore. Wilson chases Moore around the country, trying to get an interview with him, and being refused by the multi-millionaire champion of the little man. Exactly like Michael Moore has done in his own documentaries and TV shows. Ironically, the title is probably the meanest part of the DVD but the point is well made.
I only mention this in passing, 4 years after the release of the movie, because I noticed it tonight on the new releases shelf of my local DVD store. I'll have to get it out and watch it - partly because it looked interesting, partly because I thought it might have some satirical comedy value as Mike Moore gets a taste of his medicine, and partly because some of the web sites I came across [as I investigated reviews for this movie] that were dedicated to destroying Michael Wilson's movie (the Michael Moore fan club network) are so downright funny in their inept and hysterically inaccurate take downs. Anything that get Liberals frothing over what has been described as a "charming" movie is worth a look.
Related Link: Andrew Leigh on Michael Moore Hates America
Related Link: At the Movies Movie Review
"...4 years after the release of the movie, because I noticed it tonight on the new releases shelf of my local DVD store."
ReplyDeleteSame here Zen, saw it a couple of weeks ago. Would Moores' films have to wait 4 years, nope. Guess that's what leftists call a fair fight eh.
I liked it, and yes it seems Michael Moore does hate America, but it's not the real hate where you pick up and shove off. It's the weak, cowardly, bloviating liberal hate where they promise to leave but somehow never do.
Also a more recent 'not-so-small' version of this is American Carol, produced by the same chap who produced Airplane. The difference is though, that the producer used to be a liberal and has only this year or last been "mugged by reality" and has become a conservative. His movie is out in the movies right now in America - another movie worth looking out for (in relation to Michael Moore)
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