Bowling For Columbine

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Critics' Reviews

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ROLLING STONE: Peter Travers
This volcanically funny and seriously scary look at America's obsession with guns is meant to shake us up good. And it does.Read Full Review »
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Time: Richard Corliss
Rambunctious, disturbing, often hilarious new documentary.Read Full Review »
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Boston Globe: Wesley Morris
Moore's roving essay feels even more urgent now than it did when the jury had to make up an award to honor it at the Cannes film festival in May.Read Full Review »
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ReelViews: James Berardinelli
Imperfect as it may be, Bowling for Columbine is riveting stuff.Read Full Review »
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CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Roger Ebert
Both hilarious and sorrowful.Read Full Review »
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lisa Schwarzbaum
Even Moore's target ticket-buyers are likely to squirm with concern, unsure of who the real weasels and idiots are in this large, unkempt, rambunctious country of ours.Read Full Review »
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Carrie Rickey
Irreverent, provocative and provoking.Read Full Review »
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LOS ANGELES TIMES: Kenneth Turan
Moore's concern about issues is genuine, and his showboating technique is often entertaining. But he is not the most organized person in the world, and there is a scattershot randomness about this film that is both its essence and a source of frustration.Read Full Review »
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The New York Times: Dana Stevens
Disturbing, infuriating and often very funny film.Read Full Review »
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Washington Post: Ann Hornaday
The only thing wrong with Bowling for Columbine is Moore himself.Read Full Review »
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