Film Review
The Documentary that I watched is called The Bleeding Edge and it is a 99 minute
Netflix produced documentary. This Documentary actually fits very well with my
topic of focus which is advancements in technology and its effect on our lives.
Technological advances have been responsible for numerous groundbreaking
developments in Modern Medicine that have directly improved millions of lives.
But, as this film covers, there is a dark side to the relentless pace of all
this innovation. I read a film review of The
Bleeding Edge on the Variety, an entertainment magazine that publishes many
reviews.
In this
case, the review was incredibly positive on the film. It is important for
reviews to have as little bias as possible which can be difficult when doing a
review. Whether or not the film was enjoyed, it is crucial that the review
thoroughly explains the reasoning for liking/disliking. This reviewer, Owen
Gleiberman clearly enjoyed the film and he very thoroughly explained what
specifically influenced his opinion. At the end of the review he writes “’The Bleeding Edge’ needs to be seen, so that it
can change hearts and minds.”(Gleiberman). Reviews in general need to be
influential and honest. They should be personal in that people want to be able
to relate to the film and the opinion of the film. Earlier in the review
Gleiberman states that the film “is about that paradigm-shifting corruption of
the American system, but it roots its critique in an intimate look at the lives
and medical complications of ordinary folks who’d put their faith in their
physicians, only to emerge betrayed”. A statement like this not only makes someone
want to see the film but it makes everyone feel like they need to see it as it
is a serious problem effecting almost everyone.
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