All movies I have seen so far have either been disturbing or inspiring. I can't remember any that achieved both. 'An Inconvenient Truth' easily does both.
It's a documentary on global warming so most of the points in this film are expected. However, this documentary puts it in a better perspective. Sometimes it does it through numbers at other times it shows satellite images as evidence and looks at some possible consequences of further damage. Then at other times it explains the reasons for 'revenge' we have been victims of in forms of weather hazards. This is the disturbing part.
For a long time I have been living with a feeling that there is little we can do now to reverse the damage. This is where 'An Inconvenient Truth' worked for me. It is the last ten minutes or maybe not even that much. The duration of this does didn't matter to me. What mattered to me was that all this can be undone by 2060. The film actually worked its charm (or was it Al Gore?) on me. At this moment I well and truly believe that I can play a part in this change for the good. I was inspired.
So much for the message of the film. On the film itself:
1. I am not able to make up my mind on the presentation style. From what I understand, this film has been pieced together using all the talks Al Gore has given 'at least a thousand times'. I was not expecting this style and can't make up my mind on it.
2. I can make my mind on one thing though. I felt the inclusion of Al Gore's personal life in this film was not justified one bit. It hampered the narration of the main theme a bit but I am keeping this point out of mind when I give out my rating at the end.
3. The opening and closing of the movie is special, that image of earth is so captivating. In fact, I should have seen the end coming. They showed a photograph of the earth, which is claimed to be the most reproduced image in history. I should have seen that's how the film would close.
On the whole, this film is a must-watch. Can't be missed, shouldn't be missed.
RATING: 5/5
It's a documentary on global warming so most of the points in this film are expected. However, this documentary puts it in a better perspective. Sometimes it does it through numbers at other times it shows satellite images as evidence and looks at some possible consequences of further damage. Then at other times it explains the reasons for 'revenge' we have been victims of in forms of weather hazards. This is the disturbing part.
For a long time I have been living with a feeling that there is little we can do now to reverse the damage. This is where 'An Inconvenient Truth' worked for me. It is the last ten minutes or maybe not even that much. The duration of this does didn't matter to me. What mattered to me was that all this can be undone by 2060. The film actually worked its charm (or was it Al Gore?) on me. At this moment I well and truly believe that I can play a part in this change for the good. I was inspired.
So much for the message of the film. On the film itself:
1. I am not able to make up my mind on the presentation style. From what I understand, this film has been pieced together using all the talks Al Gore has given 'at least a thousand times'. I was not expecting this style and can't make up my mind on it.
2. I can make my mind on one thing though. I felt the inclusion of Al Gore's personal life in this film was not justified one bit. It hampered the narration of the main theme a bit but I am keeping this point out of mind when I give out my rating at the end.
3. The opening and closing of the movie is special, that image of earth is so captivating. In fact, I should have seen the end coming. They showed a photograph of the earth, which is claimed to be the most reproduced image in history. I should have seen that's how the film would close.
On the whole, this film is a must-watch. Can't be missed, shouldn't be missed.
RATING: 5/5
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