Personal response
Like most documentary makers, Michael Moore has the ability to engage his viewers even if it's on a subject they would not usually be interested in. This was the case for me, as usually I don't bother to watch films that are mainly political. However Moore's narration instantly pulls you in with interesting and sometimes shocking facts as well as humour. Ten minutes into the film, we are presented with a black screen whilst sound is played - the sound is instantly recognisable as recordings from 9/11. This helps the audience remember the tragedy of the day and also sets the mind-frame for the rest of the film. Quickly Moore builds up the representation of George Bush as an idiot through a series of archive footage and clever editing techniques. For example, we see images of war whilst Bush gives a reassuring speech that contradicts the imagery.
It is a very interesting film that presents us with a lot of information, although some people have stated that a lot of it is false and manipulated.
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