Sunday, October 03, 2004
Supersize Me did not dissapoint me. I had heard a lot of hype, as I am sure you did, about the film's distinct purpose to expose the obesity problem in the United States. Often, after hearing substantial movie hype, I feel I need to consciously lower my expectations of it and then enter into the film as though I haven't heard anything at all. This time, it didn't matter what the hype was and how I entered into it, I was floored by this movie.
Morgan Spurlock takes a daring dive into the world of McDonalds by committing to an experiment of eating only McDonald's for each meal of the day for 30 days. There are several rules involved in the experiment, but most noticeably, if the McEmployee offers Morgan to supersize his meal, he must accept it.
What struck me about the experiment was Morgan's ability to interview without bias (this is something that I find really frustrating about watching Michael Moore - he is so blatantly manipulating the interviewees answers for his purposes, versus exploring the possible angles as to why they are saying what they're saying). I also got a kick out of Morgan's attitude that for some reason, the experiment may even be fun. Silly. What happens? Well, that's for you to find out... Until you do, here are a few stats that may get your attention.
Rent it and expect to be anything but dissapointed.
Morgan Spurlock takes a daring dive into the world of McDonalds by committing to an experiment of eating only McDonald's for each meal of the day for 30 days. There are several rules involved in the experiment, but most noticeably, if the McEmployee offers Morgan to supersize his meal, he must accept it.
What struck me about the experiment was Morgan's ability to interview without bias (this is something that I find really frustrating about watching Michael Moore - he is so blatantly manipulating the interviewees answers for his purposes, versus exploring the possible angles as to why they are saying what they're saying). I also got a kick out of Morgan's attitude that for some reason, the experiment may even be fun. Silly. What happens? Well, that's for you to find out... Until you do, here are a few stats that may get your attention.
Rent it and expect to be anything but dissapointed.
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Esther,
Ryan and I really liked "Supersize Me" as well. We were far from disappointed. We saw it in the theatre when it first came out. Wow. I was enlightened. I knew "McDick's" was awful for me, but never knew to what extent. Let's just say that I haven't gone to McD's for my favourite McDeal Meal (the two chesseburger meal) since seeing the flick. It has done me no harm! I totally agree with your thoughts on Michael Moore's interviewing tactics. I love his films, but they bug to me to death at times.
Ryan and I really liked "Supersize Me" as well. We were far from disappointed. We saw it in the theatre when it first came out. Wow. I was enlightened. I knew "McDick's" was awful for me, but never knew to what extent. Let's just say that I haven't gone to McD's for my favourite McDeal Meal (the two chesseburger meal) since seeing the flick. It has done me no harm! I totally agree with your thoughts on Michael Moore's interviewing tactics. I love his films, but they bug to me to death at times.
Heather,
You know what really irked me, was the surgery scene. I know the surgery helped that man so much, but the probing and stitching inside of the stomach was gross.
Being a vegetarian, I also got a kick out of Alex, Morgan's girlfriend - a vegan chef. Her attitude about his experiment was hilarious and yet so sincerely how I felt about it. Cute.
- Esther
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You know what really irked me, was the surgery scene. I know the surgery helped that man so much, but the probing and stitching inside of the stomach was gross.
Being a vegetarian, I also got a kick out of Alex, Morgan's girlfriend - a vegan chef. Her attitude about his experiment was hilarious and yet so sincerely how I felt about it. Cute.
- Esther
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