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December 20, 2003
Short Review: Bowling for Columbine
Bowling for Columbine is an interesting enigma. The main reason I saw that is because of the flack Michael Moore, the documentary's host, has gotten for his outspoken views on gun control, the presidency, and war. I've heard from many individuals that his views tend to be extreme and perhaps his work is more about him than the causes they seem to stand behind.
After watching the movie, I don't agree. Moore didn't expect to win an Oscar for his movie and I think since he doesn't have those expectations, the assumption that he has the luxury to dump time and money into vanity work just doesn't add up. He just seems to be one of those individuals who is actually making an impact or making his voice heard about things. This is blatantly evident based on some of the footage in the movie when he visited Littleton, Colorado one year after the films release. Much of the films message revolves around the unending violence and fear propogated through the media and other avenues, as well as some of the possible causes of the killings at Columbine. With this, Moore forms a great connection with those in Littleton.
To sum it up, he brings things together in a nice little package that prompt you to think a little bit harder about things. It is definately worth renting or borrowing from your local library.
Posted by beamz at December 20, 2003 1:28 AM
Comments
my favorite scenes were the two boys who were shot up going to k-mart headquarters...
-kpaul
Posted by: kpaul at January 6, 2004 4:44 PM
my favorite scenes were the two boys who were shot up going to k-mart headquarters...
-kpaul
Posted by: kpaul at January 6, 2004 4:44 PM
my favorite scenes were the two boys who were shot up going to k-mart headquarters...
-kpaul
Posted by: kpaul at January 6, 2004 4:44 PM
i dont like when an old men left moore cuz more was talking about a six-year old girl who died by a gun shot,,My favorite scenes were when the catoons about KKK,,they r so funny
Posted by: derina at January 18, 2004 3:04 PM