Mclibel (2005)

Critic Reviews

• Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

  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.

• Dennis Harvey, Variety

  An alarming if ultimately inspiring David-and-Goliath parable for today.

• John McMurtrie, San Francisco Chronicle

  A stirring and sometimes funny film.

• Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com

  Everybody loves a good David & Goliath story, often doubly so when the story happens to be entirely factual and quite ironic.

• Steve Schneider, Orlando Weekly

  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.

• Sean Axmaker, Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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

• Chris Hewitt (St. Paul), St. Paul Pioneer Press

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

• David Sterritt, Christian Science Monitor

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

• Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

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

• Jonathan W. Hickman, Entertainment Insiders

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

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