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Capitalism: A Love Story
Documentary · History · 2009
Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).
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Capitalism: A Love Story
“Ask not what your CEO can do for you, but what you can do for your CEO”
2009 Documentary · History 2h 8m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
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Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Capitalism: A Love Story?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Put Capitalism: A Love Story on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.