Review of Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) by Brian M — 12 Apr 2010
In what could easily be regarded as the rampant Michael Moore's ultimate conquest, Fahrenheit 9/11 offers his view of what happened to spring the September 11th terrorist attacks. And what an exploration it is. Moore once again guiltily satisfies the patriarch in all of us with acute timing and instant gratification.
What's funny in Fahrenheit 9/11 is the extreme stupidity of the folks on Capitol Hill. The remarkably witty way he captures this is what separates Moore from other documentary filmmakers. I wouldn't go as far to say that Moore himself is not biased (his Bush backlash doesn't help the cause too much) but with Fahrenheit 9/11 he understands that evidence is what truly forms bystander opinions. Seeing is believing, and this movie delivers the goods.
From Condoleezza Rice to Britney Spears (in a very funny pre-K-Fed interview) Michael Moore brilliantly explores the events leading up to the heartbreaking 2001 World Trade Center incident. Not so controversial now, but in 2004 when it was released everyone still supported Bush, or at least held diminishing faith.
Looking back now one realizes how right Moore was. You almost laugh to hide fear. Fahrenheit 9/11 at times horrifies you and at others leaves you blissfully entertained. Moore brings this to you in a pretty little package I hugely recommend you see.
This review of Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) was written by Brian M on 12 Apr 2010.
Fahrenheit 9/11 has generally received positive reviews.
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