"Dog Eat Dog", which is the name of Michael Moore's production company. The name will never be forgotten as long as you hear it once, and the same goes for his films. His films, from what I've seen, have a strong personal style, enough to differentiate them from other directors' works.
He doesn't like one or two small news events, but a big problem and big thinking. His camera language is flexible and changeable, interviews, follow-ups, and video materials are readily available, and the wealth of materials is amazing.
His interviewed characters are numerous and complete, and they are just right. The content of each interview seems to be able to justify his point of view, thus advancing the film layer by layer.
Most of his films are about two hours long. During this time, so many materials do not appear chaotic, but the rhythm can be switched freely, which will not make the audience feel bored, but can ensure an average high and stable amount of information.
His style debuted in Fahrenheit 911 (2004). Originally, after the 9/11 incident, the president and the government were questioned and criticized. It stands to reason that if he is also determined to do this, he should use a more serious style and speak out, citing all kinds of public and private criminal evidence, nailing them to the pillar of shame, and loudly pronounce their crimes.
But he chose another, joking and sarcastic way of expression. In the scenes of Bush Sr. and Bush Jr.'s daily life and communication, he added a cheerful BGM. In the film, the president and the "enemies" shook hands happily. , reminiscing about the old days, talking about the reunion of old friends; if there is Bush's serious face calling on people all over the world to resist terrorism, the next second will continue to play golf.
A person who can use jokes in such a serious topic with ease must be very scary in terms of double quotient.
He could have placed some tragic images of 9/11, such as sad crowds and cluttered ruins, which could easily exaggerate the emotions of the masses and make them more disgusted with the incompetent government. The happier the presidents are, the more disgusted they are compared to the tragic 9/11. People will not think that he is frivolous and disrespectful to the dead, but the hatred of the government in their hearts is even more intense.
His films are generally not heavy, and even when it comes to serious topics, they can be entertaining and thought-provoking. What made him successful is his correct three views and sharp accountability.
Keep thinking, keep asking, telling truth. This is the most direct feeling I have after watching his two films. This feeling also came up when I read some in-depth reports on China a few years ago. But this feeling has rarely come up lately. The Chinese media no longer, or should not have, maintained an aggressive stance to examine and criticize society. As a result, everyone lives in a peaceful and prosperous world where everything is going well.
And most truths in the world are far worse. Criticism and change have always been the ideals of journalists. At present, most of this ideal has to be kept secret, but Michael Moore still walks this road with his head held high.
Michael Moore's film is critical, cruel, but also compassionate and warm, plus a cheerful BGM can't hide the precision of his methods and the in-depth thinking. According to the Chinese way of describing it, he must be a person with family and country feelings and a chivalrous spirit.
"Fahrenheit 911" and "Medical Insider" are not the so-called "true records, objective and neutral, leaving thinking to the audience". , but with reverent and playful comments, guiding the audience to produce the effect he wants, his record is purposeful, he is firm, but he is side-by-side to achieve this purpose.
In these two films, there is one detail that does not occupy much space, but they are similar in purpose: before and after the 9/11 incident, there are clips, suggesting that instilling terror on the people is a means to keep the people under the control of the government; medical insurance In the problem, getting people into debt will make them lose their status in democratic politics and be more controllable. This is not true democracy, the government will not fully delegate power to the people, so the government continues to make people frustrated, unhealthy, hopeless and pessimistic .
For the sake of political interests and social ideological stability, the government chooses not to be saved, chooses to be rich and not benevolent, and chooses to sacrifice the interests of the people. This is inhumane.
The United States is the world's number one developed country. In front of the medical insurance systems of the United Kingdom and Canada, and opposite the happy smiling faces of the people of other countries, those innocent and sad ordinary Americans always make people sigh.
Moore did not make much effort to exaggerate this point of view, challenging politics and ideology may be impulsive and thankless, but he has succeeded in making people see more facts. He hoped that there would be an enlightenment and a revolution, and he was personally working towards that revolution.
The ancients said, be prepared for danger in times of peace. For someone like Moore, one-quarter conspiracy theorist, one-quarter troublemaker, one-quarter fat man, and one-quarter good guy, he may be able to reduce the danger a little bit, and that's enough.
There are many misfortunes in the world, and most things happen for a reason. He was fierce, shouting loudly, demanding that they be responsible and repaid.
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