Revolution (2012)

What makes it different from others?

Just what I expected

Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

The movie Revolution by Rob Stewart was a very academic film. It used a very academic approach to conveying a global message about the environment. To me, it was the conceptualization that captured the essence of the film. The conceptualization was about how the individuals within the upper layers of the hierarchy make decisions about how the lower levels of the hierarchy should live. Rob Stewart seemed to be trying to advocate for social injustices being done to the poor and at the same time, he was conveying a message about how corporations were constantly moving ahead with their plans while destroying parts of the environment. In 2013, this film-theme is one of pure universalism - for example - the idea that corporations are entities and at times they are not always doing what is right for human-beings.In a way Rob Stewart was like Michael Moore - trying hard for society to change. However I found the message of the movie to have been delivered in a very conventional way - and I found that how the message was conveyed to have been so academic - that it just fell flat.Furthermore, the topic about the environment is such a futuristic topic - as how does one really know what the future will look like? There are currently so many natural disasters in the world today - how does one know if human beings are destroying the planet - or if the planet is destroying herself - in the way of a natural selection.I much preferred his previous movie about sharks.Written by Annuska

Revolution is an important and stunning documentary that confronts many of the environmental issues facing humanity today. It is a beautiful, terrifying, and inspiring film that calls us to action to save the world we love. Stewart explores the current and probable impacts of environmental hazards like ocean acidification and what they could mean for our future. He also participates in protests and interviews expert scientists and researchers about what we need to do to make a difference. The cinematography is breathtaking and the animals which are featured throughout the film make the environmental consequences of idleness harder to stomach. This is a movie meant to rile up the audience and convince them to take action. It certainly does that. With any luck, enough people will see the film and be moved by it to start their own revolution.

All I can say is you guys should check this out because it's an amazing look at the environmental crisis that is among us, it's alarming and potentially devastating. The way it's captured on film is pretty much a great insight to what could happen next if we continue to ignore important issues. The thing that stuck to me was the sequential order of the doc. From this issue to another, every one has an important message to send out. I believe this can change people's lives. I can say that this is the best documentary i have seen in recent memory. We humans can do a lot to help the missions for environmental awareness. I personally feel for the victims of the natural disasters because it's caused by ignorance. I hope everyone sees this. It's a real wake up call to the environment.

An incredible film by an incredible man.Gorgeous underwater photography - phytoplankton at night, schools of fish moving in fantastic patterns, lemurs in Madagascar dancing and sunbathing!! The interviews with scientists, conservationists and activists present wholistic views on the issues - which left me feeling educated, optimistic and inspired.The film takes you through a visual history of underwater and terrestrial life in order to better see where we are and what needs to happen.Essential viewing for all.