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Power and Terror: Noam Chomsky in Our Times
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6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

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  1. RyanA.
    Dec 9, 2002
    10
    This fantastic film, Power and Terror: Noam Chomsky in Our Times, becomes a crucially significant film because, unfortunately, so few films like this are made. John Junkerman is proof that not all directors are either tools or cowards. The film itself is really for everyone; watching this film is necessary for anyone who can handle seeing a film of such profound honesty and integrity.
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  2. TonyS.
    Mar 20, 2003
    8
    It's not meant to be entertaining, but it sure is pertinent to what's going down (and I mean down) right now March 20 2003. Somehow Chomsky still feels optimistic - I wish I could.
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  3. John
    Jan 17, 2003
    0
    This movie was horrible... one of the worst I've seen in a long time, and I'm actually interested in politics. It teaches Americans why terrorism exists? It teaches a one-sided theory, thats all.
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  4. OmarA.
    Dec 8, 2002
    10
    This movie is a great teacher for why terrorism exists in the world. It is a must see for the general american public!! Thanks!
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  5. RachelB.
    May 28, 2003
    10
    "The truth shall set you free" and Chomsky initiates that process in this movie. People feel liberated by receiving truth, rather than sound bites aimed to manipulate. We find truth piercing here as integrity wins over loud mouthed sensationalism common to mainstream media. Thank heavens for Chomsky; may there be many more like him.
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Metascore
48 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    83
    At 73, Chomsky seems to understand everything about power and aggression -- except, that is, its centrality to human nature.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Ronnie Scheib
    50
    Offers a lively introduction to the highly articulate political dissident and to his controversial views on 9/11.
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  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Marc Cooper
    60
    Plays more like a disjointed radio show with pictures -- The power of Chomsky's intellect and message are poorly served when pigeonholed by the hagiography of some of his supporters.
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