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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 58 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 54 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 58
  3. Negative: 4 out of 58

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  1. CarlT.
    Jul 15, 2006
    10
    Finally a film showing how capitalism reduces consumers choices and keeps us in the dark. [Ed: uh?] I didn't even know about these cars!
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  2. DougK.
    Aug 1, 2006
    10
    Excellent statement of what happened. Without Chris Paine and Dean Devlin this story would never have been told. Now what ever they do to us, at least the truth is out.
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  3. [Anonymous]
    May 5, 2007
    8
    A totally convincing and lively documentary.
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  4. JeffM.
    Jun 20, 2007
    8
    Not sure if Jeff S. even watched the movie; the shortcomings of electric and hybrid cars are spelled out repeatedly. Also, the celebrities in question aren't even C-list. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go make sweet, sweet love to a tree.
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  5. PerlaN.
    Nov 10, 2006
    10
    Did you know that a 0 emissions car was on the market in California 5 years ago and widely lauded as affordable, dependable and fast by its drivers? And then, under pressure from GM, federal government (Mr. Bush, Condi and others who have strong ties to car manufacturers/oil companies), and oil companies. This is an eye-opening movie on the tactics of GM - how they crushed an excellent technology and created a red herring to confuse and distract legislators and consumers. Expand
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  6. CorV.
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    Magnificent plot, finally I understood why the car companies were making such conflicting statements and actions. Great footage and involvement.
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  7. BobM.
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    This is a balanced film that makes one think, cry, angry and motivated to share and act. A fabulous film for viewers of all points of view.
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  8. JimG.
    Jul 19, 2006
    6
    A competent engaging documentary.
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  9. CraigAS
    Sep 17, 2006
    10
    Yay! Electric cars can (and should) be the future!
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  10. JeffS.
    Jun 10, 2007
    0
    A pile of left-wing propaganda combined with B-list celebrity interviews and narration by the "real" president, Martin Sheen. Hybrid and electric car technologies are held up to be glorious and infallible while other technologies are mocked and impugned. The filmmakers did a good job of pointing out the shortcomings of other "new" technologies but they never discussed the limitations of hybrids or electric cars. Also, in order to fully appreciate this film you need to have no understanding of basic economics or consumer behavior. If that's you, then you too will "probably want to give this film "20 out of 10 stars" like the sycophantic tree-huggers who got here before me. Expand
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  11. StuartS
    Oct 21, 2006
    10
    Go see this film and you will gain a lot of insight into why we have an energy crises and perhaps why America is having so many problems. Go see it and tell everyone you know to do so also. It is too bad this film did not get more exposure.
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  12. DianeB.
    Jun 27, 2006
    9
    Now I know why General Motors was so eager to cease production and recall all of the EV 1's. Viewers get caught up in the mystery and also feel saddened at the destruction of such a beautiful car.
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  13. MamieS.
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    I cant believe someone finally told the truth about GM! Good movie! Nice to see real protestors, without all the PC mess!
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  14. PamelaB.
    Jul 3, 2006
    10
    I drive an electric car Solectria and love it. Built the same year as the EV1 my range is not what the EV1 is so I am very jealous. We charge the car off our solar panels.
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  15. RichP.
    Jul 5, 2006
    10
    Good message and entertaining.
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  16. JoeH.
    Feb 4, 2007
    10
    I would have given it a 20 out of 10. It was a very well-done film with a great message. Everyone should see this movie.
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  17. EricG.
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    Someday when GM is bankrupt and Toyota and the independents like Wrightspeed and Tesla Motors own the American Road, people will look back and discover this film again. It's an incredibly well made movie that should make Sean Hanity cringe. Put this in your Hummer's tank and drive America! Do Not miss this film! A+
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  18. MickeyG.
    Jun 29, 2006
    10
    Best movie and truthful, unless you're too RIGHT! Take the kids, this one was made for their future.
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  19. Dec 17, 2011
    8
    This movie could have been made more exciting ... It was interesting to watch.. and exposed interested information regarding the electric cars. I'd like to see how TESLA does in this game in the coming years - will it knock out the major competitors that initiated and killed its own electric cars that could have been great for everyone except those with a vested financial interest over all things else. Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. 70
    So who did kill the electric car? There are many suspects, and as it turns out, most of them are guilty.
  2. Reviewed by: Richard Corliss
    80
    Chris Paine's documentary makes an unapologetic case for the car and an unofficial indictment of the forces allied against it.
  3. A murder mystery, a call to arms and an effective inducement to rage, Who Killed the Electric Car? is the latest and one of the more successful additions to the growing ranks of issue-oriented documentaries.