Rating: Butter Popcorn
Where in the world is Osama Bin Laden? It’s a question many around the world ask. With the upcoming birth of his child, Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) is like any other parent; he wants to protect his children and their future. Spurlock departs on an expedition to the Middle East to find the world’s most famous terrorist: Osama Bin Laden. With interviews with Bin Laden’s relatives and with people on the streets, Morgan Spurlock takes us on his journey with him as he goes through Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Afghanistan.
Spurlock’s Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? is quite interesting, even though we already know that he didn’t find Bin Laden. If he did, we would have heard it through the media way before this documentary was ever released. Spurlock succeeds at making us think of several questions, including, “Is there really a war on terror?” and “Have we eradicated terror?”. Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups aren’t shrinking. Instead they are rapidly growing around the world.
Living in the Middle East is a different story. Saudi Arabia, for example, is ruled by one royal family and one ideology. There is no separation of church and state. Freedom of speech or of press is non-existent. In a post 9/11 world, the media stereotypes Muslims and Arabs to be terrorists. Spurlock, on the other hand, portrays Muslims and Arabs just as normal people like you and me. Most of the Muslims he interviewed were against Osama Bin Laden and the terrorist cells. They want peace just like us North Americans.
Will finding Bin Laden cause the terrorist cells around the world to shut down? The answer is no. Finding him won’t change anything. The only way things will ever change is if the thinking of Bin Laden’s followers changes. Can we and will we ever find Osama Bin Laden?
Morgan Spurlock’s humor puts an added touch to this intriguing documentary. He not only makes you laugh but also brings you through very stressful situations where he’s not wanted. This fact finding, funny film will please everyone, even those who documentaries aren’t their cup of tea. Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden? hits stores on DVD this August 26th.
Release Date: April 18, 2008
4 Comments, Comment or Ping
Brian Fitzpatrick
I’m not usually one for documentaries, but I enjoyed this film. It was funny, yet thought provoking, which is a tough balance to achieve. I look forward to seeing what Spurlock has up his sleeve for his next documentary!
Aug 26th, 2008
Jaden @ Screenwriting for Hollywood
Great F’n question! Talk about conspiracies. This sounds like a fantastic movie!
Aug 28th, 2008
Jean Brunet
It is a great question and a great movie!
Aug 28th, 2008
*lynne*
hmmm… I found Super Size Me slightly holey in plot & sensational-ey in presentation, and cringe at the thought of Spurlock running around Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Pakistan, etc “looking for Osama Ben Laden” … and yet, it’s strangely strangely appealing the more I try not to thing about it, LoL! grrrr I’m reaching for the Netflix queue now, heellllppppp!
Sep 2nd, 2008
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