2002: Year of the political film
Anyone notice how many major films this year are political pieces?
Rabbit-Proof Fence, The Pianist, Frida, Heaven, Bowling For Columbine, Ararat, etc..
A lot of important issues have been brought to the silver screen in serious style.
Is it because of a new attitude toward history? (post 9/11) or is it just vain, self-important filmmakers pushing their beliefs down our throats? I think it's neither. Everybody has their passions, and to go to the length of making a major film with clear-cut enemies is both brave and admirable. All of the above films have succeeded in GRAND style. I'm a better person for having seen them.
"Set the controls for the heart of the Sun" - Pink Floyd
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