I saw Fahrenheit 9/11 this morning. I also really wanted to write a review for it, but I am finding that I don't have the words to do it. It is a very hard film to go into objectively, everybody has an opinion on the subject matter. Whether you agree with Moore's politics or not, he knows how to push his audience's buttons.
The film is as fascinating as it is entertaining. One thing to remember though, is that there are a lot of half truths and twisted facts to suit his needs. I don't doubt that the subject matter is true or correct, I just question all of the context. A fact taken out of context can mean any number of things. Comparatively, like quotes on a movie poster like "...Brilliant." Some Critic, when the whole line was "This movie is far from brilliant." So it is true the critic said brilliant, but change the context and the word takes on a whole new meaning.
Moore also keeps his on screen time to a minimum, which is probably a good idea considering how he can polarize the viewers, probably blocking more of the message. Although his moments on camera are very amusing, such as reading the Patriot Act through the PA of an ice cream truck, and asking congresspeople to sign their children up for military service.
To be fair, the entire film is not aimed at President Bush, but at the war effort in general. Including interviews with parents and soldiers and graphic footage from the war zone.
This is an important film, just one that you need to go in realizing that the material presented is slanted. Don't go in believing that Moore is an impartial observer. If this film sparks conversation, for either side, on the topics contained within, it has done it's job.
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