I am no American, nor historian, nor interested in politics.. But I can confess that my ideas about the largest and most popular nation in this world were quite optimistic and sympathetic till Bush administration (but of course it is not my duty to comment about president of a country which I am no member of it,this is just my humble opinion) . Why? Because his actions are the reason for this movie, which reveals "awful truth" and confused everyone like me (the majority part) whether not to support USA or hate it. Moore definitely knows what to say and how to say it, how to make his audience accept and understand. Bowling for Columbine is one big and strong slap to the face of Americans who are sleeping, and whether one can thank to him for awaking because otherwise that one could be too late, or swear at him for waking one up from a beautiful dream. Furthermore it is a great "behind the scenes" documentary for non-Americans who only knew the good story.
Still Moore did a one big mistake by calling his high priority audience (Americans, of course) "pussies". The cartoon segment in the middle was hilarious for me but then I thought "Wow if I was American I would be really offended". Also the film starts great, continues great but ending hangs in the air. No went in sight. Charlton Heston interview (well, attempt to it) was long, disturbing and unnecessary. Also blaming Dick Clark for the incident of mom not monitoring son, son getting unprotected gun of uncle, son going to school shoot a white girl was totally absurd. OK, the situation of that woman was mentionable but blaming the guy who lend his name for a restaurant was not.
The bad thing for this movie is that it started the idea that Moore is against Americans -his native. This was totally childish and product of an idea that pops out for a second. How can Moore be un-American, the guy is pointing out bad things going in a country and citizens of that country respond saying "What the f*** are you saying you stupid fat liar!" Well, "some" citizens that prefer dream world. And those "some citizens" made non-US people around the world automatically stand against United States, those few "lost souls" made others to support Moore much more seriously. I mean, one say "Yeah Mooore is coool and I think he is telling the truth", but now that say "The guy is right, Americans are stealing and attacking and killing and murdering and..! Shame'em all!", another totally wrong point of view. Because of this "totally wrong point of view" Bowling of Columbine turned Cannes, last proper major movie award ceremony, to a political platform. Ruined it all. Well I don't care whether Cannes sink in the ocean but still it became a transmitter for people who understand Moore completely wrong.
Moore is not against America, he is for America, but he is just pointing out a few adjustments.. A few? Means a few thousand.. Just like all other countries around the world, they also need a few, don't worry.
To conclude, Bowling for Columbine is really remarkable, totally successful, extremely teaching and reminding, poking, and honest. It might be too strong for Americans and have a few "cons" yet it is not wrong nor lying. This is the awful truth, the choice not to accept is up to the audience.. But I wish people could choose more wisely..
9.5/10
Still Moore did a one big mistake by calling his high priority audience (Americans, of course) "pussies". The cartoon segment in the middle was hilarious for me but then I thought "Wow if I was American I would be really offended". Also the film starts great, continues great but ending hangs in the air. No went in sight. Charlton Heston interview (well, attempt to it) was long, disturbing and unnecessary. Also blaming Dick Clark for the incident of mom not monitoring son, son getting unprotected gun of uncle, son going to school shoot a white girl was totally absurd. OK, the situation of that woman was mentionable but blaming the guy who lend his name for a restaurant was not.
The bad thing for this movie is that it started the idea that Moore is against Americans -his native. This was totally childish and product of an idea that pops out for a second. How can Moore be un-American, the guy is pointing out bad things going in a country and citizens of that country respond saying "What the f*** are you saying you stupid fat liar!" Well, "some" citizens that prefer dream world. And those "some citizens" made non-US people around the world automatically stand against United States, those few "lost souls" made others to support Moore much more seriously. I mean, one say "Yeah Mooore is coool and I think he is telling the truth", but now that say "The guy is right, Americans are stealing and attacking and killing and murdering and..! Shame'em all!", another totally wrong point of view. Because of this "totally wrong point of view" Bowling of Columbine turned Cannes, last proper major movie award ceremony, to a political platform. Ruined it all. Well I don't care whether Cannes sink in the ocean but still it became a transmitter for people who understand Moore completely wrong.
Moore is not against America, he is for America, but he is just pointing out a few adjustments.. A few? Means a few thousand.. Just like all other countries around the world, they also need a few, don't worry.
To conclude, Bowling for Columbine is really remarkable, totally successful, extremely teaching and reminding, poking, and honest. It might be too strong for Americans and have a few "cons" yet it is not wrong nor lying. This is the awful truth, the choice not to accept is up to the audience.. But I wish people could choose more wisely..
9.5/10