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MPAA RATING: PG for mild thematic elements
A celebration of a nation told through the voices of its people. (Walt Disney Pictures)
| GENRE(S): | Documentary |
| DIRECTED BY: | Louis Schwartzberg |
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DVD: February 1, 2005 Theatrical: July 2, 2004 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 88 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 5.3 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jocelyn S. gave it a 0:
This film is like a Bush campaign ad minus the Kerry bashing. The whole movie glosses up America with national parks and little untouched areas in the West and showing the stories of people who made it in America and shunning those who found misfortune. Avoid this ethnocentric sludge pile and go see Fahrenheit 9/11.
Bob D. gave it a 9:
The Onion is a cynical piece of tripe. The film IS inspiring. It's just that some of you have become so jaded by popular culture that you have forgotten (or never knew) what makes America great. A fine piece of film-making. It's a shame that Disney didn't stand behind it to give it the promotion it deserved. We need more inspiring films and media like this to counter the endless barrage of bad news and cynicism in this country.
John R gave it an 8:
No, The Onion got it wrong. Surprisingly, I agree with the Baltimore Sun's Sragow, who's reviews I usually find hard to finish. The treatment of the film's real subjects may be hasty, but unlike the artsy vignettes in Coffee and Cigarettes, you don't wish for the participants to die a painful death before their five minutes are up. My popcorn rose a bit during the soaring bald eagle symbolism, but that has to do with my distaste for ritualized BS. And I could have done without the Creede, CO crackpot, the cliff ballet, and the Indian spiritual nonesense. Peculiarities and all, this is the best movie I've seen this year.
Enkydu gave it a 10:
Excellent. It really makes you experience the diversity of this countrys citizens and appreciate the freedom that makes this diversity possible. Theres nothing flashy about the film
no catch or cool insight. Its just strait documentary filmmaking that allows people to tell their stories. Unless you're exceedingly cynical, youll be glad you went. Is it an important film...probably not. It's only getting bad reviews because some people equate positive view of America with Republican. I doubt most of the people portrayed in this film live lives greatly influenced by the President for better or worse.
Gilbertmulroneycakes gave it a 2:
Errol Morris would have made good stuff out of these people. They're all great. It's just that they're in a documentary with little purpose other than to chant "YOO ESS AY! YOO ESS AY!" over and over again into your head and brain. We get it. These people are interesting. Do something intelligent with them. Give them time to breathe. The other problem is that this smells vaguely Republican: "isn't America great with a Republican president!" - which wouldn't be a problem if it was upfront about it. If anyone actually does vote for George W Bush just on the basis of this movie, I'll kill them myself, with my bare hands.
Michael W. gave it a 10:
If you are cynical, if you are a Michael Moore fan and hate America like he does, then this film isn't for you. If you want to remember why our country ISN'T europe, if you want to remember why our country is unique and the best in the world, see this film. Bottom line, quit your whining, get up off the couch and chase your dreams. You can fulfill them in this country and it may be the ONLY place on earth where that is possible. Tired of the Moore half truths? I am and this film was the anadote.
Peter C. gave it a 0:
Oversimplistic tripe suitable only for people who equate mindless jingoism with patriotism. This is a movie that doesn't want to offend anyone, and ends up offending by its condescending shallowness.
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