The Big One
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Movie Reviews of The Big One
Movie Review: A must watch in this day and age!
Summary: 5 Stars
I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania that had a lot in common with the small cities of the midwest. There was one employer that paid well and supported the town, and when they moved out the unemployment levels went to Great Depression levels. My hometown took its hit in the 80's during the Regan Administration. Steel was being "offshored" to Japan and put most of the steel mills out of business, and, in turn, lowered the demand for coal. Now, Roger Moore exposes the biggest failure of the Clinton Administration, NAFTA. H. Ross Perot predicted that if NAFTA were signed we would here a giant sucking sound of all the jobs going to Mexico... and we sure did! After NAFTA was signed, many jobs (especially high paying union jobs) were exported to Mexico where laborers are exploited much more easily. The result was catastrophic job loss for the manufacturing centers in the midwest. The film has an "in your face" style as Roger Moore confronts those lining their pockets with riches as hardworking people are merely shoved aside.
I watched the film in a sociology class in college. I suggest it for anyone entering the workforce! You won't regret watching this!
Movie Review: The Big One: Michael Moore's Crusade against Corporate America
Summary: 5 Stars
G'D bless you Michael Moore for your crusades not only in the books you have written but also for your doccumentary movies to safeguard the working man blue collar workers. The Big One is depressing and funny at the same time. His political satire and savy humour helps you deal with the horrible reality of the coruption in government and in corporations in america. It is about time someone stood up to the corruption of the ceos and corporations. G'D gave michael moore the heart and the guts to go out there and fight the good fight not only for faith but also for justice.Movie Review: My favorite Michael Moore movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is definately my favorite Michael Moore movie. In fact, this is probably one of my favorite movies altogether.
I especially like the "awards" he gives. That just made me roll on the floor laughing, and always brings a smile to my face when I watch the movie, no matter how bad of a day I've had.
Movie Review: Corporate america gets punk'd
Summary: 4 Stars
Ever since I saw "Fahrenheit 9/11" (which I thought was ferociously hilarious), I had been trying to check out Michael Moore's earlier work (both books and films). I finally got around to see "The Big One" this weekend. I felt like I could really relate to Michael's disdain for corporate America having had spent time working for a major corporation myself. I could relate to the employees of various corporations who have continually gotten screwed over by the corporate machine. I think it is hilarious how Random House tried to reign in Michael's shenanigans during his book tour with their escorts. While there are lots of hilarious moments when Michael tries to confront various company CEOs on why they are laying off their employees when they are making a good amount of cash, there is also a good mix of drama.
One of my favorite moments in the film was when Michael went to the capital in Wisconsin to talk to then Governor Tommy Thompson about his welfare reform policies with two women who were living below poverty level. Apparently the new welfare reform policy Tommy signed when he was governor doesn't work for everyone. I love the politician Michael and the women confront in the state capital was the equivalent of a snake oil salesman, no one was buying his schpiel because those women went through the process of the new welfare reform and they were still living below poverty.
One of the most personal and touching moments was when Michael was at a book signing at Borders' bookstore and one of the people in line was a woman who was recently laid off from Ford co.. I was moved by Michael's concern for the woman. I also liked his conversations with other people like the diners in Iowa (I think) and just getting their overall opinions on the presidential election in '92.
Like his other films, "The Big One" mixes biting satirical humor with real-life drama. Michael Moore's movies to me are like the MTV show "Punk'd" with a socio-political message and without that talent-challenged Ashton Kutcher.
Movie Review: Not as Good as Bowling or Roger but still a great film.
Summary: 4 Stars
This film, unlike Mr Moore's other works, has a greater sense of humor and light to it. While the film follows Moore across the country during his book tour, "Downsize This, The Random Threats of an Unarmed American", it also shows the effects of downsizing in America, instead of only dwelling on the peoples misfortune as he did in Roger and Me, (A fantastic film by the way) He goes after the head guy themselves, Such as going to the owner of Nike and offering to take him to visit the sweat shops where his shoes are made. Or his visit to the Pilsbury offices. It is Moore doing what he does best, sticking up for the little guy by attacking the big guy. If you enjoyed the Awful Truth or TV Nation, you will enjoy this because he essentially does the same things in The Big One as he does on his t.v. shows. While the film does not quite measure up to Roger and Me or Bowling For Columbine. (his best film yet) It is still worth watching. I will enjoy this film again when it comes to DVD and look foward to Mr. Moores future films and books.