Capitalism: A Love Story

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Capitalism: A Love Story

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Released Oct 2, 2009

2h 7m

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Filmmaker Michael Moore explores corporate greed, the global economic meltdown, and their disastrous effect on American lives. As he travels from the Heartland to the financial epicenter of New York and the halls of government in Washington, Moore delves into the price the country pays for its love of capitalism.

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Critics Consensus

Love him or hate him, Capitalism captures Michael Moore in his muckraking element -- with all the Moore-centric showmanship that entails.

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Tony Rayns

Sight & Sound

Inevitably, this is tricked out with Moore's all-too-familiar stunts... all of them subject to the (capitalist?) law of diminishing returns.

Jul 10, 2018

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Damon Wise

Empire Magazine

A barbed study of the American economy puts capitalism in the dock but somehow fails to convict.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 26, 2010

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Ben Walters

Time Out

The thesis that rapacious capitalism has horrific social consequences is credible and well illustrated, if hardly eye-opening to European viewers.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 26, 2010

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Michael Leader

Den of Geek

Unfortunately, these nuggets come with the realisation that, in the hands of a better filmmaker, such stories would have made a much more inspiring, and compelling, piece...

Rated: 2/5

May 7, 2024

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Amir Rizwan

emel

It is the human stories Moore covers which provide the most engrossing and emotional scenes within the documentary.

Jul 21, 2021

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

To the extent that Moore believes the ahistorical, eclectic views he espouses in Capitalism: A Love Story, he is deluding himself. To the extent that he attempts to sell them to a broad audience, he is deluding others.

Feb 13, 2021

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Lanfranco C

Well shot. Tells some true facts, but the general picture of America is iunreal.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/16/24

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Geke g

Perfect creature in last few years

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Bahad j

The idea behind this movie moved me a lot, but it was a movie with really satisfying expectations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Munkhchimeg T

Known a lot about the capitalism. This movie helps you to know more. Recommended

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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Audience Member

Filmmaker Michael Moore directs this documentary on how capitalism has damaged the working class and is quickly ruining America. As with all of Moore's documentaries, they're very sensational, compelling and entertaining. A lot of interesting facts help with his narrative. It's a tad long but it's certainly never boring.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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dave s

Never one to embrace objectivity or shy away from letting you know how he really feels about things, Michael Moore tackles the evils of capitalism in Capitalism: A Love Story, possibly his most impactful documentary since Roger and Me. Focusing (and justly so) on Wall Street corruption and the insidious influence the banking industry has on America's Congress, Moore sets aim on the failed American Dream, where everyone is taught that they can be part of the 1% if they just try a bit harder, and corporate greed, where having too much is still not enough. Capitalism: A Love Story is filled with tragedy, humor, remarkable insights, and a surprising amount of emotion. Whether you agree with Moore or not, there is no denying that this is powerful stuff and, as a bonus, wildly entertaining.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Michael Moore explores corporate greed, the global economic meltdown, and their disastrous effect on American lives. As he travels from the Heartland to the financial epicenter of New York and the halls of government in Washington, Moore delves into the price the country pays for its love of capitalism.

Director: Michael Moore
Producer: Michael Moore, Anne Moore
Screenwriter: Michael Moore
Distributor: Overture Films
Production Co: Dog Eat Dog Films
Rating: R (Some Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 2, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 12, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.4M
Runtime: 2h 7m

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