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Mclibel

Mclibel (1997)

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This documentary tells the story of two ordinary people who dared to take on one of the world's largest corporations. Viewers will see not only how the 1.8 billion dollars that McDonald's spends on advertising affects their bottom line, but how it manages to gloss over the unsavory aspects of their operations. The program also considers the extraordinary lengths to which a company like McDonald's will go to protect its own image. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi

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Documentary, Special Interest

Aug 30, 2005

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You can't help but take a little pleasure in watching jerk lawyers -- and an arrogant mega-corporation, with money and laws and seemingly the judge too on its side -- lose in every way imaginable.

July 8, 2005 Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel
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An alarming if ultimately inspiring David-and-Goliath parable for today.

June 16, 2005 Full Review Source: Variety
Variety
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A stirring and sometimes funny film.

June 10, 2005 Full Review Source: San Francisco Chronicle
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Everybody loves a good David & Goliath story, often doubly so when the story happens to be entirely factual and quite ironic.

August 27, 2005 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com
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McLibel made me want to boycott McDonald's, turn vegetarian and even punch a clown or two on principle. But most of all, it restored my faith that the power to shape public discourse really rests with the people and not the PR agents.

July 7, 2005 Full Review Source: Orlando Weekly
Orlando Weekly

... (a) portrait of corporate power and intimidation and the draconian British libel laws that turn the presumption of innocence on its head.

June 23, 2005 Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

McLibel is best when it sticks to Steel and Morris, who never become comfortable on-camera.

June 16, 2005 Full Review Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press
St. Paul Pioneer Press

Riveting, suspenseful, and a perfect antidote to the too-tricky documentary Super-Size Me.

June 9, 2005 Full Review Source: Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor

the big loser is McDonald's, who spends millions on a year-long trial and is crucified in the court of public opinion

June 6, 2005 Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com
Filmcritic.com

A fascinating look at perseverance and strength of will, McLibel is inspiring viewing whether you agree with the politics or not.

June 5, 2005 Full Review Source: Entertainment Insiders
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Audience Reviews for Mclibel

Way before Super-Size Me's time and way more legally involved, this gives a very interesting look into McDonald's soulless black heart
July 25, 2007
trisarahtops22

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A crappily put together documentary about a rather interesting subject. McDonald's sues some activists in a British court for libel. They bring in top lawyers and others to lay out their case. The two activists defend themselves in the longest case in British history costing McDonald's millions of dollars.
September 5, 2009
I have mixed feelings about this. I was horrified to see the baby chicks being gassed. I also know that a low fiber/ high fat diet is not healthy for you. But I don't think these practices are limited to just McDonalds. If you really want to do something about it, become a vegatarian.

I only go to McDonalds once in a while as a treat, not every night like some lazy people! My mom told me how crappy their food was a long time ago, when I was a child.

I didn't understand the whining about the lack of creativity or the low pay, etc. It's freaking McDonalds for goodness sake! If you want to be creative, find a different line of work. If you want better money, stay in school.

I found this documentary rather one sided and recommend you watch "Super Size Me" instead. At least that was entertaining.
December 16, 2007
clooneyfan

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This is a truly inspring story of two lone activists who took on one of the largest corporations in the world (and won).
May 29, 2006

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