Film
What's on at the cinema plus reviews of the latest movie and DVD releases
Bookmark this pageI.O.U.S.A. (2008)
Director: Patrick Creadon
Movie review
From Time Out New York
Here’s a head-scratcher: How do you make unsexy topics like trade deficits (zzzz…) easily accessible yet not dumbed down? Don’t look to filmmaker Patrick Creadon for an answer, as his attempt to explain the nation’s fiscal crises in an entertaining and enlightening way ends up in the red. The usual documentary bells and whistles enliven the proceedings—ominously scored presidential montages, animated timelines, graphs and charts aplenty—but when the most charismatic figure you’ve got is Concord Coalition director Robert Bixby, you’d better plan onhanding out large, caffeinated beverages at the door.
Author: David Fear
Time Out New York Issue 673: August 21-27, 2008
Top Stories
Ridley Scott interview
Director Ridley Scott tells Cath Clarke why he's making a science fiction comeback
Cannes Film Festival 2012: half-time report
Dave Calhoun reports on the hits, misses and a shocking new masterpiece from Michael Haneke
What do you think?
Post your review now