Feel the Burn

So I finally got to see Fahrenheit 9/11. What can I say? It was a powerful film. An effecting film. Michael Moore didn't let me down. The facts about the bush dealings, the scandals, the Saudis, the money...all true, all very interesting. Is there some spin in there? Sure, I mean, it's his movie, he can present the facts any way he chooses. But some things can simply never be reputed, and the truth always speaks for itself.

I do think that it might've needed a little editing (the Christmas Eve in Iraq section, in particular), but when it worked, it was extremely interesting, effecting, heartbreaking. It doesn't have that wonderful gel of Bowling for Columbine, but it does have the aura of something greater than the sum of its parts, and the audience was certainly in tune with that.

I'm very glad I got to see it, and hope to encourage those who have not to take the plunge. Particularly if you live in America, of course. You'd be surprised by what you thought you knew, and how it looks under a microscope.

Excellent work Mr. Moore. You are truly a talented guy.