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I am no American citizen, but here in Canada, we are well aware of the current status of the United States. Being both a Liberal and a Conscientious Objector, I am completely and utterly repulsed at Bush and his entire propaganda. What I don't understand is how the public can accept some bumbling fool, and where are these hidden, almost mythical supporters that he has? Michael Moore is very much a ray of light in the darkness of stupidity that exists in this world. His documentaries have always been amusing and informative and this one does not disappoint. After reading his books that lead up to this film, (i.e. Stupid White Men, and Dude, Where's my Country?), I knew that this movie would be great. Mike really can stick it to the man, or in this case, a stupid, cowardly hick. I really do hope that Canada does not duplicate the mistake our neighbours to the South have done. Please don't elect Stephen Harper, if you want reasons, see this movie.

Okay? Did anyone else find this movie a little sugary? I mean you take these annoying, overachieving PREteens and make them leaders of a camp? Jerry Springer seems less predictable! I hated them all and it's not like they have any real issues. I mean, "OMG! A guy likes me! I like him back but I'll never let on cause I'm a tease!" Seriously, this movie is riddled with cliches,(I mean friends 4-ever, come on!), has a boring, dumb cast, (let's get some diversity people!) and a pointless message. I mean, c'mon, do people really expect that if it's in a colourful package we'll just eat it up? This brings back the idea, MORE SPACE, LESS FILLING. I don't think it should have a cutesy little ending. I also don't think that those snobs would have gone so far! :P

This was a product of an amazing book which deserves most of the credit for it's success. Yes, it's Disney, and they did format for a Disney audience, so, it is not living up to it's FULL POTENTIAL. But, there are some amazing performances by Sigourney Weaver, Jon Voight and Shia LaBoeuf. The story is about a wildly unlucky boy, who gets sentenced to sixteen months of hard labour for a crime he didn't commit. The place where he is sent to is called Camp Green Lake, a place where young criminals serve out their sentences instead of jail time. Out of all the friends the boy makes, he creates the strongest ties with his tent's runt, Zero, who not only talks to no one, but is also illiterate. It is a story about injustice, racism and discovering yourself, even in the worst situations. I know that this could have been a better movie, but I'm also satisfied with it's encouragement to kids to read the novel. Good movie!