Description:
Another of Moore's subversive journeys in search
of an answer to this question: at a time when corporations are
posting record profits, why are so many Americans still in
danger of losing their jobs? Searching America's heartland,
armed only with a camera, a biting sense of humor and sympathy
for the American worker, Moore embarks on a one-man campaign to
persuade Fortune 500 companies to consider their downsizing
decisions. At last, Moore comes upon one high-profile CEO
willing to talk...but the meeting doesn't go exactly the way
either had planned.
"...Gonzo....As angry as it is
funny..." -- Rating: B+
"...Funny, especially during
asides..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
"...[Moore] does spin an entertaining
film...and he communicates a fervent concern for the issues
behind the practical jokes..."
"...A patchwork-quilt approach infuses
THE BIG ONE with energy..."
"...Moore's gift is making us think about
things we'd rather not think about, and making us chuckle while
he's doing it..."
"...The movie is smart, funny and
cleverly edited..."
