Review of Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (2008) by Lee B — 13 Feb 2009

Of course, I love Super Size Me, but food is always a subject I am interested. I had my reservations about this movie, and when it starts off with him leaving a pregnant wife behind and a slapstick (but admittedly funny) animation about fighting Bin Laden, I thought I would hate it for sure. And it doesn?t build confidence in the early, early stages. Then, it kicks into a bit of the recognition that it is a ridiculous concept. Then, as he ventures into these other countries, it came around for me.

One of the things I live about him is that he doesn?t come off as annoying in certain situations, as I find Michael Moore in some respects. Spurlock is clearly bright, but he has a great sense of the dumb doofus he plays perfectly whether willingly or just through basic reaction. And that helps. Plus there are a few nice statements, though the final one is a bit visually forced. Still, worth a watch for documentary-whores like myself.