The 11th Hour
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Movie Reviews of The 11th Hour
Movie Review: Empowering and Thorough
Summary: 5 Stars
The 11th Hour is the most thorough and balanced assessment I've seen yet of the effect of human activities on the planet Earth. The well-paced narrative is shared by many authoritative voices, all of whom have taken the courageous first step of daring to speak up.
The best thing about the film is that it leaves one with the sense that "we can do this". We can stop the insanely escalating motion of Man's destruction of their own habitat--our own habitat. This message is backed by very concrete practical actions to take.
I first learned of Global Warming in 6th grade -- that was 44 years ago. It scared me then, and it has come to pass exactly as the scientists were predicting at that time "...if people don't change what they are doing".
Now, finally, I understand what I have to do and how to do it. And I know there are millions of other earth-residents who are doing the same thing.
Why watch a movie about it? Because the film inspires. I needed inspiration. As an addict of just about every kind of convenience, I needed positive motivation.
Think of it this way -- positive change starts with the first step. Letting yourself get inspired (and helping to inspire others) is a pain-free first-step of self-discipline. After that, the rest starts to feel more like an adventure.
Before I watched this film, I was without hope, but doggedly looking for a cause for hope. After watching this film, I am energized and looking forward to participating in the great awakening of humanity.
Movie Review: Someone is paying attention......Thank you.....
Summary: 5 Stars
Thank you Leonardo diCaprio and all those involved in making this film and bringing it to the people's attention. I live in Alaska, the effects of our warming planet is before my eyes every day. The sink-holes here (created by melting perma frost) are getting bigger, big enough to swallow trees and small sheds. I pass two glaciers on my way to Anchorage every month; For the past 15 years the glaciers that use to be very close to the road have receded back about ½ mile. There is black mineral where glacial ice once stood; and for the past 10 years our politicians in Juneau have been telling people in Washington "there is no scientific evidence of global warming" (our Juneau politicians are in bed with the oil barrons) I ask you, does one need "scientific evidence" when the effects grow before our eyes daily? My fear has been that people outside (lower 48) would believe the politicians from Alaska. One of our city mayors is smarter than our politicians in Juneau; he invited some people from "outside" to come and see for themselves, the bare ground that has never been seen before. There are many more signs of too much warming. My Great Grandmother used to say "when there is no more land for them to take, they will take it away from their children." This film tells the truth about how the land is being stolen from the children. I was paying so much attention to the message that I did not notice the technical aspects of dialogue, staging, lighting, or any of that other stuff.
Movie Review: Unfortunately no one saw this great film
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is leagues beyond the Al Gore film and does not have any politics riding it like a donkey either.
Is the planet warming? Yes. Is man the cause? Not 100% sure. Should we be way more responsible with the environment regardless? You better believe it!
This film is not just some scare tactic movie with charts and graphs guilting you into buying a hybrid car. This film brilliantly proposes a fundamental shift in humanities overall attitude and approach towards just about everything.
I could not help think of Star Trek and feel hopeful for our future provided we stop fighting, come together as one people and see ourselves as a single race of humans on a single planet rather than a bunch of disparate peoples arguing over semantics while inefficiency is the norm.
The future is now people. We can all change our ways almost effortlessly while saving ourselves money as well. Simple changes will collectively have a huge impact on the world and will send a powerful message to the business world that we want change for the better now.
I personally have a very small car and have switched my home to energy efficient light bulbs. I also now use my own bags in stores when I shop. This has saved me money with little expense up front.
No need to debate global warming. Making changes for the better is simply the right thing to do, and as stewards of this planet there is no time like the present.
Movie Review: Outstanding Work
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this DVD last week and could not be happier with the scope of the film and the diverse cast of experts used in the production of The 11th Hour. This was actually purchased as a Christmas gift for my 8 year old son, but I decided to show it also to my 12th grade Economics class as I wanted them to be aware of the issues involved with our continued wreckless destruction of our home, the Earth, and for them to understand that it will be on their generation to help come up with the ideas that may change our current course.
In my opinion, The 11th Hour tells the story of the enviromental destruction of our planet in a constructive way. In other words, it sets up the current picture, but then leads the audience to think abouth how we could change the way we look at things so that we might be able to change to more sustainable ways of life in the future.
I know this video had an impact on several students as I could tell that they were asking questions in a more concerned manner than usual. One student, who is very bright, but who has been brainwashed by the pro-oil lobby into believeing that global warming is not a real event, looked very flustered and defensive when he made derogatory comments towards the film. You could just see the question in his voice and on his face. At least he is considering that he might possibly be wrong and that, just maybe, he has been sold a line of bull by the right-wing Republican (Bushies/Fox News) establishment.
Movie Review: "An Inconvenient Truth" for the Common Man
Summary: 5 Stars
Mother's Day is getting close and for 40 plus years I've discouraged my kids from observing this lemming, corporate driven holiday. I've always seen it as a device perpetrated by advertising and merchandising executives to feather their bottom line at the expense of children. No matter that the "children" are in their 40's, they are still brainwashed into falling into lockstep at the local mall to purchase jewelry, flowers and candy for Mom on this contrived holiday. This year will be different for me. I've purchased 8 copies of this DVD (in it's eco-friendly packaging) and will be sending it away to each of my offsprings and a few significant others, asking that they give me 92 minutes of their time and watch this documentary.
It's "An Inconvenient Truth" for the common man. The lessons are easy to understand and the basic message is hard to deny. Corporate America is responsible for many of the ills of the world today. They give lip service to long range goals but the reality is that they can't see further than the next quarters bottom line. I'm asking my children to not conjure perconceived notions of what this films material will be and to not make a judgement until the film is over. I'm then not asking that they even buy into the doctrine - just accept that their mother does. After all these years, I want to have my day. bg