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Capitalism: A Love Story
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61 out of 100

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6.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 152 Ratings

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  • Starring: Michael Moore
  • Summary: Capitalism: A Love Story explores the root causes of the global economic meltdown and takes a comical look at the corporate and political shenanigans that culminated in what Moore has described as the biggest robbery in the history of this country--the massive transfer of U.S. taxpayer money to private financial institutions. (Overture Films)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 36
  3. Negative: 3 out of 36
  1. New Orleans Times-Picayune
    Reviewed by: Mike Scott
    100
    After watching the bailouts, the bank foreclosures and the Bernie Madoffs of the world dominate headlines, Michael Moore is mad as hell, and he's going to try to make you mad as hell, too.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Damon Wise
    60
    A barbed study of the American economy puts capitalism in the dock but somehow fails to convict.
  3. Salon.com
    Reviewed by: Stephanie Zacharek
    30
    This is a love story, all right, but it has less to do with the flaws of capitalism than it does with Moore's unwavering fondness for the sound of his own voice, and for what he perceives as his own vast cleverness.

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  1. Positive: 51 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 79
  3. Negative: 25 out of 79
  1. nightmoonlight
    10
    this is really a good movie ! It tell us about the bad side of capiitalism !! But it just tell about economy, there still are many bad side such as: enviroment, etc… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. JimmyD
    5
    The concept is great, but as far as Michael Moore movies go, I have to say this is his weakest to-date. It has some very funny parts, but I just felt that it really lacked that 'hard hitting' nature of his previous endeavours. It is certainly worth seeing (perhaps wait for rental), but don't expect to walk away feelings/thinking like you did after Fahrenheit 9/11 or Bowling for Columbine.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Tubie
    3
    Even if what is said or shown in this documentary is true, I can't help but to feel some of the same anger shown here against the banks and capitalism towards Michael himself. Why didn't he release this movie for free, it's easy to talk but it's not easy actually doing what you preach.… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes

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