I went into this movie thinking O.K. I already agree with their view point, but knowing it was probably going to be propaganda just like Fahrenheit 9/11 was. I was surprised with the facts and evidence, of things that whiny fake Hollywood Liberals try to blame on President Bush. It was also about the media and distortion of facts, especially in the 2000 Presidential election, when they were so quick to name Al Gore as the 43rd President, when that wasn't factual. The part that got me was John Kerry's friend who claimed who Mr. Kerry didn't have the leadership to be Commander and Chief of this country. It was good and it should be shown to these flaky Hollywood actors and directors, as well as the media, who obviously show were their loyalties lie instead of presenting the news they present, their views. I watched interviews with Micheal Moore, and he even said that some of the soldiers knew it was him taping it, so there is bias right there, everyone knows he is a left wing nut, and anyone who agrees with him are going to give testimony of that nature. Back to were I was before I started rambling great movie, I hope it comes out on video so I can buy it.
... View MoreThis movie had pretty much NOTHING to do with Michael Moore at all. They poorly attempt to associate 9/11 with Saddam in it, Christ give me a break. Bush even said he had nothing to do with it, but ohhh no, let's just play that card anyway. The movie was just trying to bash Kerry in it about Vietnam. Which is interesting because they didn't' talk about what Bush was doing during that time.The movie uses about 4 Michael Moore quotes, which I agree with with. Saying that America is the dumbest nation in the planet, and thanks to the voters on Nov 2, he was proved right.Dumb movie, no plot to it and a bunch of half truths. You know, your usual right wing stuff.
... View MoreI don't understand all the controversy with this movie. It is just an explanation about the other side. Of all the people writing on this site....have any of you even seen this movie? And if you did, did you pay attention? I saw both. I watched both from a neutral standpoint and formed my own opinions. I am curious if anyone can answer this question, i am interested to know what the response will be. The question is "Why are you choosing to vote for Kerry?" Please don't respond with the blow of response that I hear most people give. The common response I hear is "i am voting for Kerry cause I don't like Bush" This is great and all, if Kerry does get elected, YEAH all you stupid Democrats got your wish and Bush is gone. That only takes care of day one. What about day two? What does Kerry stand for?What is he going to do for this country? The idiot you guys want to put in the highest authority literally spit in the face of every soldier who fought in Vietnam, and on our entire country in the 70's. If you don't know what i am referring to then you are the problem with this country. We would rather kick out a man who is willing to eliminate any threat before it takes place(to keep us safe) attempt to make a stab at peace in the middle east, a man that is cleaning up 30 years of America turning there cheek, AND you people want to put a beast in office who in live broadcast literally said America was evil!!!! How can we trust a man that doesn't have faith in our country to properly run it. Maybe we should look at the facts. The fact is we have the best president right now. I will enjoy your responses.
... View MoreI have to say that this movie worked for me. If I could express my views about Bush's response to terrorism since 11SEP2001 in a movie, this movie would be it.It can clearly be said that I went in with a pre-existing political attitude that would agree with the message of the movie. I don't have specific examples, but I certainly learned things I hadn't already known, and those things only reinforced my pre-existing political attitude.As a movie, Celsius didn't have the humorous bits that Fahrenheit did (Wolfowitz combing his hair), but it was every bit as entertaining and capable of moving the audience. (Which I feel is a shortcoming of FahrenHYPE, it was good for being informative but not so good for being entertaining)Personally, I find it interesting that Celsius seems as powerful as Fahrenheit, yet it achieves this affect with true facts rather than deceit.I also wanted to distinguish Celsius and FahrenHYPE. While both would most likely never have been made without Fahrenheit, FahrenHYPE is a direct response to Fahreheit (I call it the anti-Michael Moore movie), whereas Celsius does very little to acknowledge Fahrenheit, it is built more as a pro-Bush movie.The movie takes on a list of key points of the 'anti-Bush' movement, and refutes them one-by-one. That basically sets up the format of the movie. The movie provides bits from Bush and Kerry, the 9/11 Commission and Blair (and plenty more). Here's some of the synopsis that I think is relevant from the movie's web site:http://www.celsius4111.com/4111/c4111_contents/about/ Quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------- Celsius 41.11 is not a point-by-point refutation of "Fahrenheit," but corrects the record on the important misleading themes in Moore's movie, including the 2000 Florida presidential vote, weapons of mass destruction, intelligence failures and the war on terror. In addition, the film documents Democrat presidential nominee John Kerry's 20-year Senate record, from his flip-flopping on important issues to his intent on reducing funding for America's military and intelligence community, even after the first terrorist attack on American soil. The film also covers the first term of President Bush, his record as a leader in the war on terror, and the stark contrasts between the President and Senator Kerry. -------------------------------------------------------------------I went to see it at the Star Southfield, one of two theaters currently showing the movie in Michigan (the other being in Flint). The turn-out was actually the same as when I went to see Fahrenheit 9/11, although that was a Saturday matinée, and Fahrenheit had broader distribution. It seems about what was to be expected, given that Celsius got a lot less publicity than Fahrenheit.I also suspect the small audience was pretty much Bush supporters anyway. One guy had a Bush Cheney button on, and a couple of the other groups I saw leaving after the movie had Bush Cheney bumper stickers on their car.
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