Comments on: Film Review: What a Way To Go

By: Barry

Barry — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:43:50 +0000

When “The End of Suburbia” was released back in 2004, most people weren’t ready to be scared. A lot of what was discussed in the doc has come to pass since then, making “What a Way To Go” an easier pill to swallow. But there was a lot of implied doom in The End. Many viewers described it as “apocalyptic” and talked about our “end of the world scenario,” even though we never placed peak oil in that context. Similar to a grieving process, people have to come to their own conclusions before they will accept the reality of resource depletion. And before you can truly grasp the importance of “What a Way To Go,” you need to understand the context of the film through a doc like “The End of Suburbia”.

I think it was the right approach to take at that point in history, and as the first documentary to focus on the topic, I’m proud that it reached as many people as it did.

By: Peak Oil

Peak Oil — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 04:21:18 +0000

I understand that Hubberts peak is accurate and that we are now past the point of peak oil. I believe many of the current events have to do with this downturn and it won’t be long before the main stream media and population wake up and understand what is going on. For me and my family, we are preparing for the life after the crash.

By: Urban Scout

Urban Scout — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 23:16:01 +0000

Haha. Well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. I liked the gritty low-budget feel of the film, but then again, I have a taste for that. To someone expecting fireworks and 3D animations, this is definitely not your film. At the very least, thank you for supporting these two filmmakers who have spent an extraneous amount of money and time on this project, I agree with you though, that to those not in the know, this films quality may make them lose interest fast… But to someone in the know, with an unquenchable need to feel affirmed in this totally insane culture, it can do wonders; “I’m not crazy I’m not crazy I’m not crazy!”

By: thaddeus

thaddeus — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:43:07 +0000

I gotta say… your glowing review led me to buy this film, and after lending it to some folks I know, I finally got a chance to see it.

the only good thing I have to say about this film is that it is, in fact, the only film I can think of that puts all the important information in one place for someone who is oblivious. BUT… it’s so poorly done that I would not bother to show it to someone who is oblivious, because the poor quality would give them an easy excuse to blow it all off as the ideas of a bunch of kooks.

sorry, I really wanted to like it, and support someone who must have worked hard to produce and distribute such a shocking work – but it sucks.

By: heron

heron — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:49:01 +0000

The trailer really got me,I have to see this.I would like to order it as soon as I’m able,the next “treat” purchase as it were.

By: Urban Scout

Urban Scout — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 05:35:58 +0000

Great!

By: Raindance

Raindance — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 02:52:24 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this movie Urban Scout.
I just ordered a copy today. I can’t wait to see it and share it with everyone in my family.