| Reviewed by Ginger Toll (Cannes 2007) Director: Michael Moore
Documentary: 2hr 03 min
Studio: Dog Eat Dog Films In A Nutshell:
Michael Moore's latest crusade for truth and justice has led him to investigate the American healthcare system and the lives it affects. This time around, Moore seems more interested in the personal stories and not in attacking the bad guys. Sicko is more heart than hostility. At the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday night, Michael Moore's premiere of Sicko was greeted with a lavish 20-minute standing ovation during the closing credits. As an American watching the film, I couldn't help but be both moved and outraged at the injustices carried out by the healthcare companies in the U.S. Moore does a bang-up job of dispelling the rumors about the "horrific" socialized medicine enjoyed by European and Canadian citizens. Even Cubans seem to have us beat on its medical welfare and humanity - for residents and foreigners alike. Look for a controversy surrounding Moor's illegal filming in Cuba and purchasing of ridiculously affordable prescription drugs. Let's hope the content stays intact for its U.S. release. The message is loud and clear and sure to register on the minds and hearts of American audiences: How can we, in good conscience, allow this system to continue in the land of opportunity? Michael Moore at the 2007 Festival de Cannes photographed by Alessandro Contaldo. For more Festival images, click HERE. | 
