This film has a good cast - I especially appreciate Mark Ruffalo as a gifted actor.
This is truly about the central premise-a shocking and outrageous betrayal by the DuPont chemical company in will fully and consciously exposing citizens to toxic 'forever chemicals' ( artificial chemicals that not only never break down but cause serious life threatening illnesses).
It's a timely story not only about the consequences of allowing corporations to claim the same rights as individuals, but also the U. S's complacency and/or support in creating a new societal class: the corporatocracy.
I recall after watching this well executed genuine portrayal of real events resulting from a seemingly innocuous chemical ( PFOS, PFOA, C-8, or simply teflon) being introduced into every household in the world after initially being developed for tank protection that these despicable immoral money grubbing morons are worse than drug dealers.
At least drug dealers are ostensibly offering you a product that provides some form of desired result that may be harmful-these guys just pumped a toxic chemical into consumer goods knowing they were toxic and pocketing 1 billion dollars a year.
Not even irrefutable proof that C-8 causes cancer was enough to prompt them to consult their consciences.
I digress. The performances are adequate without any character being especially engaging; in fact everyone feels somewhat distant.
There is the usual tension between Ruffalo's protagonist-obsessed with delivering justice at the cost of not being present for his family and wife ( Hathaway ) however even this tense exchange feels forced and clunky.
Of course this films real aim and purpose was to expose corporate America-their entrenched position and power to influence politics, legislation, lobbying, influence, and intimidation tactics used to disable opponents.
What was most disturbing was the statistics revealed at the closing credits-a real shock and outrage.
I'd recommend this to anyone who believes the first step on the way to political change is by exposing the corrupt practices of those in power (sadly the original aim of journalism now largely ignoring these stories or choosing to sell out to infotainment).
This is truly about the central premise-a shocking and outrageous betrayal by the DuPont chemical company in will fully and consciously exposing citizens to toxic 'forever chemicals' ( artificial chemicals that not only never break down but cause serious life threatening illnesses).
It's a timely story not only about the consequences of allowing corporations to claim the same rights as individuals, but also the U. S's complacency and/or support in creating a new societal class: the corporatocracy.
I recall after watching this well executed genuine portrayal of real events resulting from a seemingly innocuous chemical ( PFOS, PFOA, C-8, or simply teflon) being introduced into every household in the world after initially being developed for tank protection that these despicable immoral money grubbing morons are worse than drug dealers.
At least drug dealers are ostensibly offering you a product that provides some form of desired result that may be harmful-these guys just pumped a toxic chemical into consumer goods knowing they were toxic and pocketing 1 billion dollars a year.
Not even irrefutable proof that C-8 causes cancer was enough to prompt them to consult their consciences.
I digress. The performances are adequate without any character being especially engaging; in fact everyone feels somewhat distant.
There is the usual tension between Ruffalo's protagonist-obsessed with delivering justice at the cost of not being present for his family and wife ( Hathaway ) however even this tense exchange feels forced and clunky.
Of course this films real aim and purpose was to expose corporate America-their entrenched position and power to influence politics, legislation, lobbying, influence, and intimidation tactics used to disable opponents.
What was most disturbing was the statistics revealed at the closing credits-a real shock and outrage.
I'd recommend this to anyone who believes the first step on the way to political change is by exposing the corrupt practices of those in power (sadly the original aim of journalism now largely ignoring these stories or choosing to sell out to infotainment).