Review: Although the subject matter is very interesting in this documentary, Russell Brand did get on my nerves after a while. I tried to take the movie seriously but the fact that he is a rich comedian who had his 5 minutes of fame in Hollywood, really didn't help. I did find the statistics mind blowing and I would love for some like Michael Moore to get to the root of England's problems which is troubling many people in today's day to day life. From the banking and tax problems to the corruption in politics, this documentary does cover a lot but I doubt that anyone who can change the problems, will take it seriously. From a personal point of view, I can't see how things will change in the UK with so many rich people getting richer and the poor people getting poorer. Its a problem that is happening around the world and there isn't anyone who is able to make a drastic change to the poverty, debt and corruption which is destroying people's life's and the sad fact of the matter is that everyone knows that it's happening and there isn't any light at the end of the tunnel. This documentary does bring a decent argument to the table but too many people are benefiting from the state of the world today. Russell Brand seemed more like Ali G than Michael Moore in this documentary but he does show passion for the subject matter and it would be good to see something positive come out of this movie. Interesting statistics!
Round-Up: This documentary was actually put together well by Michael Winterbottom who also made the Look of Love with Steve Coogan and Trisha with Riz Ahmed. He has made over 40 movies in his career so he isn't new to the movie world and you can see some professionalism in the documentary but Russell Brand wouldn't have been my first choice to star in it. He has upset a lot of people with his personal views, before he decided to delve into the political world but he has a ruthless demeanor which is needed to take on these politicians who use clever words to get themselves out of tricky situations. I just hope that someone with clout will take on these tax dodging criminals and corrupt politicians because I really can't see how things are going to get better.
I recommend this movie to people who are into their in depth documentaries about the problem with tax, poverty and corruption in the UK today. 4/10
Round-Up: This documentary was actually put together well by Michael Winterbottom who also made the Look of Love with Steve Coogan and Trisha with Riz Ahmed. He has made over 40 movies in his career so he isn't new to the movie world and you can see some professionalism in the documentary but Russell Brand wouldn't have been my first choice to star in it. He has upset a lot of people with his personal views, before he decided to delve into the political world but he has a ruthless demeanor which is needed to take on these politicians who use clever words to get themselves out of tricky situations. I just hope that someone with clout will take on these tax dodging criminals and corrupt politicians because I really can't see how things are going to get better.
I recommend this movie to people who are into their in depth documentaries about the problem with tax, poverty and corruption in the UK today. 4/10