Michael Moore Hates America (2004)

Director:

Michael Wilson

Writer:

Michael Wilson (writer)

Genre:

Documentary

Tagline:

A documentary that tells the truth about a great nation.

Plot:

Michael Wilson, like the subject of his film, is trying to get an interview with a multi-millionaire; however, in this case, that millionaire is Michael Moore himself.

Plot Keywords:

Conservative | Expose

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Andrew Breitbart	...	Himself
Peter Damon	...	Himself
Dinesh D'Souza	...	Himself
Sandra Froman	...	Herself
Carr Hagerman	...	Himself
David Horowitz	...	Himself
Jan Jacobson	...	Herself
Penn Jillette	...	Himself
Albert Maysles	...	Himself
Christopher Ohlsen	...	Himself
J.C. Watts	...	Himself
Michael Wilson	...	Himself

MPAA:

Rated R for language.

Runtime:

125 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Flint, Michigan, USA

Company:

MMHA Productions

Trivia:

On the film's official website, under his own film-maker's journal, Michael Wilson states that the original cut ran three hours.

Quotes:

Andrew Breitbart: Michael Moore is like a Culinary Pinocchio because every time he lies, he gains a pound.

Movie Connections:

Spoofs Roger & Me (1989)

Soundtrack:

Nothing To Hide

Not Oscar great - but worth the money

I know... you look at the title and cringe. Either you love the title because you hate the guy, or you hate the movie already because you respect MM.

But I had been following this kid (not really a kid - probably late 20s) for a while. He followed his dream - he wanted to make movies. He lost his job, spent all of his money - just to make the film.

So I did something I never do - I bought the movie without seeing it. Ebert and Roeper gave it two thumbs up, so I knew it wouldn't be a total waste. I was pleasantly surprised.

It wasn't an all out attack on Moore. It did criticize his methods (the more shady ones) and acknowledged his talent. The movie was more of a feel good story... he talks to real people and funny things happen. The director (Mike Wilson) is completely open and honest about himself and his shortcomings. It wasn't laugh out loud humor (although Penn Gillette, who's in quite a bit of it IS laugh out loud funny at parts).

The best part of this movie is that you are smiling at the end of it. It actually felt good to help this guy achieve his dream of making a movie and pocketing some coin. You just know he is a decent guy - at one point he sends an apology email to an interviewee because he feels badly about deceiving him.

This movie is worth your investment if you like a good story and want honest-to-goodness independent entertainment. I am a movie snob and I really recommend it to anyone who has a few bucks to spend after Christmas.