Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!

I have always considered Morgan Spurlock to be a kindler, gentler Michael Moore. The original SUPER SIZE ME is one of my favorite documentaries ever, and I have seen it at least half a dozen times. So I was obviously extremely keen to see what he would come up with in the sequel. Unfortunately, it's a bit of a mixed bag. By far, the best part of this movie is when he focuses on the chicken farmers who are under the dictatorship of the National Chicken Council. These scenes are interesting, disturbing and often unexpectedly moving. My issue with the film is when he opens his own fast food restaurant. His message becomes muddled. I admire the fact that he would open a restaurant in which he is truthful with what goes on behind the scenes, but by opening the restaurant he is still contributing to the industry he has skewered. So it all becomes a bit confusing as to the message he is trying to convey. It's still very entertaining, and the good definitely outweighs the bad, but it comes nowhere near the Oscar nominated original.

Very funny movie and serious topics on our food supply. I hope the allegations aren't true for Morgan though.

Morgan Spurlock is back to again battle with the food industry, this time from behind the register as he opens his own fast food restaurant. While it sticks to formula in its structure, it's an interesting, eye-opening film that is unfortunately underrated given the controversy surrounding Spurlock as its director and star that saw its release pushed back. Its expose of fast food marketing tricks is eye-opening, however, its revelation of how poorly the farmers are treated is the sadly the biggest take-away.

Ages 13 and older!!!!!!! The greatest 01 hour: and 33 minutes with real footage of chicken fast-food chains and their foods (and employees)!!!!!!!!!!!

Absolutely devastating to see and hear these farmers stories. I also enjoyed the behind the scenes glimpse at how the food is marketed, photographed, prepared and packaged. Really well done. I hope that Morgan Spurlock and the farmers shown in this movie have better luck over the next century because it is truly refreshing to hear their perspectives. I will be recommending this to every one I know that loves a great documentary.

Entertaining and an eye opener

While I haven't watched the first one, i have reached to the conclusion that the critical mind of Spurlock is from another world. 8/10

I believe education and different perspectives are great to make you think. This is one perspective.

There's nothing particularly surprising in Morgan Spurlock's rather obvious belated cash-in sequel to his McDonald's hatchet job. If you have even half a brain cell you'll be more than aware that fast food conglomerates will exploit every legal loophole to make money from consumers. Another problem here is tone. Hyperactive editing and classical music stings make for queasy bedfellows with the serious subject matter. In the era of Alex Gibney the likes of Morgan Spurlock need to up their game.

Morgan Spurlock is back to again battle with the food industry, this time from behind the register as he opens his own fast food restaurant. While it sticks to formula in its structure, it's an interesting, eye-opening film that is unfortunately underrated given the controversy surrounding Spurlock as its director and star that saw its release pushed back. Its expose of fast food marketing tricks is eye-opening, however, its revelation of how poorly the farmers are treated is the sadly the biggest take-away.