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Collision: Christopher Hitchens vs. Douglas Wilson (2009)
A disappointed Hitchens fan
I would have given this film a 9 for sure if it hadn't been for the terrible camera-work. Whoever did the editing had WAY too much fun jiggling the camera, putting in flashing effects, cutting in and out. I guess it was meant to be hip or something. At first I thought I had put the Bourne Supremacy on by mistake. I was even starting to get a little motion-sick. Add to the flashing images and close-ups on Wilson's nose or the left side of Hitchen's face, you also have completely mismatched background music accompanying nearly every word that was said. The visuals were, for me, a total defeat for what could have been the best Hitchens debate documentary to ever come out. I think Wilson is the best opponent Hitchens has ever faced. He's educated, determined and passionately attached to his Christian faith. Wilson is one who begins to approach Hitchens's education, analytical and debating skills and devotion to the cause. Why, guys, why oh why did you spoil it all with the poor camera-work?