Michael Moore's sobering cinematic editorial on the American health care system is by far his most mature, compassionate, and fascinating film in years. Recently Moore's public persona has loomed more heavily over the world of popular culture than his films, but Sicko both reaffirms his status as an important doc talent and represents an evolution in the snarky commentator's style. Here he is as invisible as he's ever been, allowing the many victims of red tape snafus and life threatening negligence at the hands of HMOs tell their stories in their own words. Moore contributes his welcome and familiar sense of eccentric humor to the mix, making these tales of doom and gloom sparkle with a bit more hope for the human spirit. Nonetheless, this is an important and serious piece of work made all the more delectable by Moore's gifts as both a storyteller and entertainer.
Thursday, November 08, 2007
DVD of the Week: Sicko
Michael Moore's sobering cinematic editorial on the American health care system is by far his most mature, compassionate, and fascinating film in years. Recently Moore's public persona has loomed more heavily over the world of popular culture than his films, but Sicko both reaffirms his status as an important doc talent and represents an evolution in the snarky commentator's style. Here he is as invisible as he's ever been, allowing the many victims of red tape snafus and life threatening negligence at the hands of HMOs tell their stories in their own words. Moore contributes his welcome and familiar sense of eccentric humor to the mix, making these tales of doom and gloom sparkle with a bit more hope for the human spirit. Nonetheless, this is an important and serious piece of work made all the more delectable by Moore's gifts as both a storyteller and entertainer.
