Freakonomics

[Brian in Mesa]

Freakonomics

Release Date: October 1, 2010 (limited)
Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Director: Alex Gibney, Morgan Spurlock, Rachel Grady, Heidi Ewing, Eugene Jarecki, Seth Gordon
Screenwriter: N/A
Genre: Documentary
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for elements of violence, sexuality/nudity, drugs, and brief strong language)
Website: MagPictures.com/Freakonomics

Starring: N/A

Plot Summary: "Freakonomics" is the highly anticipated film version of the phenomenally bestselling book about incentives-based thinking by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. Like the book, the film examines human behavior with provocative and sometimes hilarious case studies, bringing together a dream team of filmmakers responsible for some of the most acclaimed and entertaining documentaries in recent years: Academy Award® winner Alex Gibney ("Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room," "Casino Jack and the United States of Money"), Academy Award® nominees Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing ("Jesus Camp"), Academy Award® nominee Morgan Spurlock ("Super Size Me"), Eugene Jarecki ("Why We Fight") and Seth Gordon ("The King of Kong").

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[Bada0Bing]

I recently watched it. I love this way of thinking and I really enjoyed the book, but this film just didn't work. It's just not movie material. The sumo wrestling section seemed to drag on and on. I would definitely recommend the book and the podcast though.

 

[BigRedRage]

sumo scene was a snorefest and ruined it.