Super Size Me!!!

Matthew Thomas17 said:And as for McDonald's, 😁

Honestly, I doubt "Mc" is actually shocked here... these corporations know exactly what they're doing...
Like you said, once things head across the pond, all you have to do is wait for those massive lawsuits to hit... :-)

Jose Miller17 said:I honestly doubt anyone at McDonald's is actually shocked... corporations know exactly what they're doing and why...
Since you're heading over to the States—just wait for those massive lawsuits to hit... :-)

Massive lawsuits!😁 As if poisoning people isn't enough for them.😳

I haven't seen the movie yet, but I'll get to it.

The movie itself wasn't exactly groundbreaking. Honestly, it doesn't really prove anything new—I mean, what else can you expect when you spend your first act stuffing your face with food that even a toddler would know isn't good for them? But hey, look, it's Americans we're talking about; maybe it just never crossed their minds. Unless Oprah brought it up on her show once or something.

Still, you can never go wrong with a bit of anti-American sentiment, so the movie is fine as it is. I could probably give that poor, exhausted guy a little pat on the head and say, "Way to go!" 👍

Lisa Ramos28 said:The movie itself wasn't really anything special, I guess. It doesn't exactly prove anything new, right? I mean, what else can you expect when you start by stuffing your face and then follow it up with food that even the most clueless person wouldn't call healthy. But hey, they're Americans, so maybe it just didn't click for them. Unless Oprah talked about it once or something.

But honestly, you can never have too many anti-American messages, so the movie is fine as it is. I feel like I could just pat that poor, exhausted guy on the head and say, "Good job!" 👍

Totally random, but is your username named after that high-tech face cream? I was just wondering! 🙂

"HIGHT" tech cream? Did I seriously miss something?

Every single segment of this movie where the director isn't on screen is actually brilliant. 😁
It’s such an intriguing lineup of interviewees too—you’ve got lawyers, nutritionists, professors, all of them laying out these heavy arguments regarding media influence, advertising, lobbying, and the broader culture we live in... things that really force you to think. But then, everything just falls apart because of those absolutely pathetic "dramatic" reenactments where our "hero" is vomiting, groaning, and sweating through his skin after eating nothing but food from McDonald's... and frankly, it feels incredibly staged (though, I suppose I can't rule out the possibility that anyone could feel nauseous after eating massive meals from McDonald's three times a day).
Yet, much like what happened with Michael Moor, perhaps this cheap shock factor is the only way to actually get the American public to pay attention to the message. In the version I watched, the closing commentary—which was clearly filmed months after its debut at the Sundance Film Festival—mentions that McDonald's is phasing out the 'SuperSize Me half hour culture' size in the USA... and now we're left wondering, was that a direct result of the film, or was it something else entirely? 🤔

I’m not sure if anyone caught that segment Dražen Ilinčić did on Super Size Me for Half Hour Culture, but honestly... I think he covered everything there was to say about the movie. It was just one of those brilliant pieces he puts together for Half Hour Culture... really hit the mark.
As for the movie itself: The concept is super interesting. But the execution? Much weaker. It felt a bit low-budget from a filmmaking standpoint, kind of predictable... a little boring, actually. Just okay.
My take: Anyone eating at McDonald's every single day is a fool anyway. I don't need some documentary to prove that to me.
That said, I’m not going to start living on nothing but salad. It’s just not good.
Fast food once in a while—and I mean not even a burger, maybe just some greasy sliders—give that to me!
Besides, what even counts as healthy food these days?

I agree it's interesting
but more in concept than in execution.
I also felt there was some exaggeration just to drive home a point,
much like Michael Moor's style.

All in all, it's worth a watch.
It’s a shame we don't see more films like this hitting theaters.
This documentary, much like Moor's work, proved that documentaries can actually be profitable,
and that's really its greatest value.
The realization that there's money to be made will undoubtedly trigger more production in the future,
and hopefully, some actual quality will emerge from that.

Elizabeth Garcia2 said:Bottom line: anyone eating McDonald's every single day is a fool anyway, so I don't need some documentary to prove it to me.
That said, I'm not about to switch to a diet consisting solely of grass. It tastes terrible.
Sometimes, a bit of fast food—and I mean something decent like a greasy slider or a hot dog, not just a burger—is exactly what I need.
Besides, what even qualifies as "healthy food" these days?

There’s a mountain of comments just like this one regarding the movie. Honestly, I can't tell if you people missed the first ten minutes or what?😕
Did you watch it and find it so underwhelming that you're intentionally trivializing the message?
Or did you simply forget how it started by the time the credits rolled? 😛 😁
What's the deal? 😕

steelstag4 said:There are tons of comments like this about the movie. Honestly, did everyone just miss the first ten minutes or what?😕
Or what? 😕

I still think the guy is right; it isn't really about the meat itself, but the hormones injected during the fattening process, especially on American farms.😢

Because the guy was eating, what, two sandwiches a day, and even then with salad; is that even much?
I eat three times that amount every single day and I feel fine.
So, the issue is the toxins in whatever meat someone using McDonald's eats—whether it's hormones, herbicides, or something else, I don't know.

When will Super Size Me be showing in US theaters?

You're running quite late to the party, aren't you? That movie has already finished its theatrical run!

Total garbage "documentary"

I mean, what’s actually the point of eating the exact same meal every single day?

If someone lived on nothing but pork or greasy fast food, they'd probably drop dead eventually. 😁

As far as McDonald's is concerned, this supposedly "masterpiece" documentary isn't going to stop me from swinging by whenever I need a quick bite on the go.

I don't really care for McDonald's anyway, and honestly, I can't help but look at anyone who eats there daily—which, let's face it, probably only happens in the USA—as a bit of an idiot.

silvermason16 said:When is Super Size Me going to be playing in theaters around here?

...I think I saw it listed in a Discovery catalog... supposed to be out this month or next... I mean on video rental...

So, I watched it on DVD and it’s alright. Obviously, stuffing your face with whatever for 30 days straight is going to leave an impact, but the facts are right there, and they’re clearly tied to McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and the rest of those fast-food chains. People in the USA are overweight, and junk food is a huge part of why. Honestly, though, junk food combined with a sedentary lifestyle is much worse. Look, I hit up McDonald's at least once a month, and I eat plenty of hot dogs, kebabs, and tons of fries, but I’m thin. There’s a limit for everything, but in America, people have gone way past it. XXL portions? Those are only meant for elephants.

That documentary was actually pretty great... but honestly, I still find myself hitting up McDonald's anyway.😁

So, that "High Me" thing just dropped—basically some guy smoking weed for 30 days straight. It’s actually pretty interesting to watch if you’ve got absolutely nothing better to do with your afternoon