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| Movie Review: An Inconvenient Truth Alternate Title: Some Like it
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Story: Long story short, WE
ARE DOOMED if we don't change some of our ways. This engaging, informative
documentary about global warming is a must see for everyone that cares
for our planet and the legacy we are leaving our children. Al Gore has presented and honed
this powerful slide presentation 1000's of times. When director David
Guggenheim saw it he thought it would be the basis for an eye-opening
documentary. He was right. It is presented in an easy to understand
format. It is not preachy and is not overly scientific. It can be understood
by people of all ages. It tells us how we got to this alarming state
with clear graphs and illustrations. The footage of some of the glaciers
calving is both breathtaking and scary. The film is not a blame game but does not ignore
which country is mainly to blame for the CO2 levels (that would be us).
It focus' on what we can do and how we can help turn this situation
around. Go to www.climatecrisis.net and check it out. The title 'An Inconvenient Truth' refers to the
fact that this present administration has chosen to ignore the facts,
edit the truth and put politics above morality. This issue, as Al Gore
says, is moral, not political. Do yourself and the planet a favor and go to
see this film. Go in large groups and spread the word. (If you can walk
to the theater or take mass transit, that would be a good thing too). Acting: It is a documentary so acting is not applicable
- but I could not help but think that had Al Gore been more like this
during the 2000 campaign things would have turned out differently. Sigh.
Predilection: I like this planet. I like Al Gore
and voted for him and would do so again.
Blatant Product Placement: Al Gore uses the same
Apple laptop that I have - sweet!
Theater Audience: Very crowded for an 11AM show.
The theater was filled with all ages.
Sappy Factor: Nothing sappy about the destruction
of the planet. Gore's occasional segues into some of his personal history
added some sap that I could have done without. Drift Factor: No drifting here.
Tissue Usage: I cried during the very brief footage
of the 2000 election.
Oscar Worthy: Yes
Soap Box: So much to say, so little space. One of
the things that Gore said that I liked was that 'political will is a
renewable source' - do not despair. Go out and vote for candidates that
care for our planet.
Big Screen or Rental: Big screen, please.
Length: 90 minutes
LOBO HOWLS: 9
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