Review of The Corporation (2003) by Andrew A — 20 Dec 2007
Very insightful look at how corporations have evolved from businessmen who wished not to be completely liable; to a legal "person" that is now allowed to patent living organisms. The interviews are the best part.
The highlights include ecofeminist Vandana Shiva, anarchistic linguist Noam Chomsky, and the brilliant laissez-faire economist Milton Friedman. Although a huge bias is present, it's a movie on a mission.
It doesn't pretend not to be. Even Milton Friedman criticizes the power corporations have on politics. The interesting thing about this documentary was what they were criticizing. They weren't saying bad things about corporate CEOs.
In fact, a couple people they interview are/used to be CEOs of huge corporations. We see how they aren't the bad guys, and they have no choice but to do what they must. Instead, the film sarcastically treats the corporation the way the law improperly did in the 1800s; as a person.
It criticizes the corporation as if it was a tangible thing instead of a business with owners. It was really cool. One thing I didn't like was this "socially insane" checklist they went down towards the beginning.
Aside from that, it's sweet.
This review of The Corporation (2003) was written by Andrew A on 20 Dec 2007.
The Corporation has generally received very positive reviews.
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