Capitalism: A Love Story

Capitalism: A Love Story finds Michael Moore in rare form. Most of his talking points are not only apt but right on the zeitgeist of the current financial breakdown. Moore studiously avoids being an asshole as in some of his films. After watching the film you wonder why you would ever trust any politician and you can only query when the people will advance on the White House with pitchforks and torches.
The heart of Moore's story centers on Congress approving the billion dollar bailout and the sneaky way it was accomplished. But not before we examine such societal realities as blue chip corporations that take out blanket death insurance policies on employees; the starting salary of airline pilots; people being evicted from their homes; workers protesting by taking over their factory after it closed and they weren't paid their final paycheck. The reaction to these events by the Catholic clergy in the form of testimonials, humorous film clips and footage of solidarity between the church and workers forms its own chapter.
Capitalism: A Love Story will likely become one of Moore's top titles. It truly documents a story that will be of interest to future generations. That's in sharp contrast to parables of society and gun control or even the sad state of national health care, subjects of his previous efforts. Moore's latest plays to all concerns, right and left, since the economy affects everybody.