Fahrenheit 9/11

Name: Fahrenheit 9/11
Genre: History, War, Documentary
Released: June 23, 2004
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 67
Cast: George W. Bush

2004

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Lions Gate Films | Release Date: June 23, 2004 | R

Starring: George W. Bush

Summary: Michael Moore's searing examination of the Bush administration's actions in the wake of the tragic events of 9/11.

Director: Michael Moore

Genre(s): History, War, Documentary

Rating: R

Runtime: 122 min

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Michael Wilmington

This movie, the subject of controversy, is a defiantly personal statement on what the war really is--laced with that now-familiar "Roger and Me" mix of homespun wit, pop culture playfulness, populist heart twisting and "gotcha" guerilla film-making tactics. Read full review

Claudia Puig

The documentary's scathing attack on the war in Iraq and George W. Bush's presidency is informative, provocative, frightening, compelling, funny, manipulative and, most of all, entertaining. Read full review

Dallas Observer Gregory Weinkauf

This would be 10 times the movie if it featured an actual debate between Moore and Bush. Nonetheless, the man makes a remarkably strong case, tastefully inserting himself into the Bush-baiting only when necessary--one such stroke of brilliance involves personally urging congressmen to send their own kids to Iraq. Read full review

Pete Vonder Haar

Where earlier Moore films showcased a fair amount humor, even when covering weighty topics, Fahrenheit – especially the latter half – gives us Moore at his most serious. Read full review

Dana Stevens

While Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 will be properly debated on the basis of its factual claims and cinematic techniques, it should first of all be appreciated as a high-spirited and unruly exercise in democratic self-expression. Read full review

Rick Groen

Aesthetically, this isn't a great documentary, although, during the first half, there are great moments in it. But the latter part is scattered and frenzied, rather like an excited dog tearing off after too many rabbits at once -- a thematic hunt that's all chase and scant context. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

Moore's supporters are quick to impugn the liberal credentials of anyone who criticizes his presentation of the information he digs up (or, in some cases, makes up). For them, Michael Moore is the issues he talks about, so his detractors must be enemies of democratic principles. It's an old trick, akin to the way Pauline Kael was accused of being insensitive about the Holocaust when she didn't like "Shoah." Read full review

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StacieL.

Apr 13, 2007

I don't care if people think that Michael Moore has twisted facts and edited the footage to make George Bush look bad. Personally I think George did this himself. All that Michael did was give us facts, have his say on it and let us decide whether or not Bush was right about his I don't care if people think that Michael Moore has twisted facts and edited the footage to make George Bush look bad. Personally I think George did this himself. All that Michael did was give us facts, have his say on it and let us decide whether or not Bush was right about his actions. This film has made me open my eyes to the cruelness and the lies that's in the world.… Expand

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Jake

Nov 13, 2005

I've just got to say, America is full of morons and brainwashed people. Americans (mainly just stupid people) let this monster of a president into office, and now he's completely screwed up America and this movie exposes it. If this country completely depending on the direct vote I've just got to say, America is full of morons and brainwashed people. Americans (mainly just stupid people) let this monster of a president into office, and now he's completely screwed up America and this movie exposes it. If this country completely depending on the direct vote of the people, that piece of garbage in the white house wouldn't be our president.… Expand

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timrichie

Oct 19, 2014

Regardless of the factuality of the events shown in the film, and regardless of the controversy that surrounds it, the movie is so meticulously made, you find yourself (even temporarily) convinced that every single thing Moore throws at you is true.

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TerryS.

Jul 26, 2004

I'm a little puzzled by so many Democrats running so hard and fast away from Michael Moore at the convention this week when we all embraced him during the first 4 or 5 weeks of this film's release to the tune of $100M in box office returns. Are we embarressed by it? Ashamed by it? I'm a little puzzled by so many Democrats running so hard and fast away from Michael Moore at the convention this week when we all embraced him during the first 4 or 5 weeks of this film's release to the tune of $100M in box office returns. Are we embarressed by it? Ashamed by it? Do we think it will fuel more votes for Nader? (it seems like this latter point may be the most important, as Nader is the only true anti-war candidate). In fact, I still think that Disney is the mastermind behind the F911 backlash. Disney knew that if they just released the film and made their modest proft, it wouldn't make much of a ripple. By rejecting the film, they created a furor with it, forcing the anti-Bush movement so far to the left that they alienanted all of the Clinton-Republicans and Clinton/Centrist democrats who are happy that Hussein is out of power. Give Disney a little credit here. They duped us all.… Expand

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Tss5078

Feb 24, 2013

It's clear that Michael Moore often has his own agenda, but I'm sure if he could prove any of the things he says in this film, a lot of people would be in prison. Some things are VERY interesting and really makes you think, while other stuff is complete bull meant to serve his personalIt's clear that Michael Moore often has his own agenda, but I'm sure if he could prove any of the things he says in this film, a lot of people would be in prison. Some things are VERY interesting and really makes you think, while other stuff is complete bull meant to serve his personal agenda, never the less, it was entertaining and it does gives you something to think about.… Expand

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JPK

Jul 2, 2019

Depends On Your Point Of View
Fahrenheit 9/11 isn’t bad per say, it’s just that it really wasn’t made for everyone.

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MarshallM.

Nov 2, 2005

Yeah! go Aaron j. ! he's right, he just twists facts with ficiton, with some good editing, he can make anyone look like a criminal. i wish he'd just go away and live in england or something, since he thinks america is so bad. or at least, he think s our leaders are. either way, Yeah! go Aaron j. ! he's right, he just twists facts with ficiton, with some good editing, he can make anyone look like a criminal. i wish he'd just go away and live in england or something, since he thinks america is so bad. or at least, he think s our leaders are. either way, he's an un-patriotic idiot.… Expand

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