This movie is not a political statement. I repeat, it’s not a political statement. The only one making a political statement seems to be George Bush refusing to see it. This documentary is about a moral and universal message – global warming and what can happen in the next fifty years if we don’t take strong measures now. Or as environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once said, “This is about our children; and our children are neither Democrat nor Republicans.” It’s really Al Gore’s slide show turned movie, presented in an unexpected and entertaining way, based on the lectures he given all over the world. Al Gore once “the next President” waited a long time to tell this story and he feels he’s failed at getting the message across.. I think he’s succeeded in scaring the heck out of me, not only in the awareness of a world crisis, but overwhelming me with the question of ‘what can I do to help?’ This movie is a smart and disturbing message but in some ways a relief, a shift from a nation with so much focus on war and terrorism. This is about our sky, sun, moon, weather, animals, fish and most of all – our futures. Anybody out there with an ounce of tree-hugging or penguin-waddling love in their bodies, will be emotionally moved. And, if you don’t see it on the big screen, there’s no doubt it will find its way not only to DVD, but as required viewing for all students in all classrooms. Four Crowns
