I'm very glad this movie is available to the masses. The facts displayed are of major importance. I find it so disturbing how there are people who deny climate change, when it's absolutely obvious. Some politicians represented in the movie even can't comprehend basic facts about global warming that was thought in 5th grade geography classes. Truth is, people should read some information on the topic before they yell out to the masses, but I guess that's how politics work.
I am all for celebrities being UN ambassadors, because maybe people who are never interested in the message will pay a little more attention if they see their favorite star talking about it. And I admire DiCaprio's dedication to the topic. The movie is beautifully made and the information is given in a very realistic way. BUT. Seriously? Tar sand fields look like Mordor? Some parts of this movie gave me a toothache, and I had to switch it off. It's good that he admits that he still has to learn a lot about the topic (and I'm no expert either), but he also still needs to learn to talk to scientists and officials in a more official manner. General secretary of UN said that it is such an honor to meet him; well why does that need to be in the movie? And there are sometimes these awkward silences after he gives his sort of funny comment on something (like in the previously mentioned Tar field misunderstanding). When there is a limited time to tell about topic so big, why are we seeing how friendly he is with his movie crew? I would give a higher vote for this documentary, but because I still cringe remembering DiCaprios thickness, it get's what it gets.
I am all for celebrities being UN ambassadors, because maybe people who are never interested in the message will pay a little more attention if they see their favorite star talking about it. And I admire DiCaprio's dedication to the topic. The movie is beautifully made and the information is given in a very realistic way. BUT. Seriously? Tar sand fields look like Mordor? Some parts of this movie gave me a toothache, and I had to switch it off. It's good that he admits that he still has to learn a lot about the topic (and I'm no expert either), but he also still needs to learn to talk to scientists and officials in a more official manner. General secretary of UN said that it is such an honor to meet him; well why does that need to be in the movie? And there are sometimes these awkward silences after he gives his sort of funny comment on something (like in the previously mentioned Tar field misunderstanding). When there is a limited time to tell about topic so big, why are we seeing how friendly he is with his movie crew? I would give a higher vote for this documentary, but because I still cringe remembering DiCaprios thickness, it get's what it gets.