I must say I knew almost nothing of this film going into the screening so I wasn’t expecting much from it. Boy was a pleasantly surprised as I sat in a brand spanking new theater with comfy leather seats and three other critics. I must say I love my job!
Morgan Spurlock of Super Size Me fame, brings us a world of real people, real life, real laughter and real pain all in a 90 minute film. Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden brings the worlds of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan closer to home, closer to the viewer. All of this accomplished by a simple American in pursuit of the world’s most wanted man.
The documentary is full of wiseass commentary, funny, yet real questions, and real answers. All to be expected after we saw Morgan in his first big at bat with Super Size Me. But what was not expected was the realness he brings to the viewers this time around. The views from real people living in these hard times in far away countries was really brought home well. It was an in your face look at what Islam is and why Bin Laden really isn’t the issue, “He is just one person”.
Following Morgan through his self defense training, how to deal with snipers, chemical bombs, grenades and more, got us going on the journey to find Osama. From getting 15 plus shots to dieing multiple times while being trained, Spurlock brings us closer to the world we live in but are not aware of.
I was into this movie from the start of the film with a Mortal Combat type simulation of Morgan vs Bin Laden in a video game to introduce them both. The use of comic book animation, video game intros and the original soundtrack caught me off guard. In a good way!
One of my friends was quoted saying at the end of the film “It’s almost like its Islam for Dummies”. He hit the nail square on the head. This look into the Islam movement and the reality that we, as American’s are taught that they all fear and hate us is so off based. The faces we see and hate on TV are those of a very very small percentage of the Islam faith movement. This film has heart, love, pain, and pure educational value for those of us who are less apt to watch anything like the “news”.
Overall I would gladly recommend this to any friend who wants to see something entertaining and thought provoking.
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Hmm, I havent even heard of this one. I will be sure to check it out.
Have you seen Bem Stein’s expelled yet? It came out this weekend, and really makes you think. But sitting through 2 hours of ben stein really sucks.