fahrenheit spree

and after the buzz that has been going on for quite a while, this controversy is finally released today yesterday in theatres across north america. i went to watch it for the 7:15pm show and really was lucky to get the ticket because it was almost sold out. in the theatre groups of people had to scatter around because the theatre was so packed, it's almost impossible to find empty seats. by the time we finished the movie, i found out that the 9.30pm show was also sold out and people were lining up in a 2-block queue. two blocks! i couldn't believe it. and keep in mind that this is in a small city somewhere on the west coast of canada. not surprisingly, the response is even more euphoric in the home country. call it the timing (election is coming soon), call it the grief-effect, or whatever you like. but moore has done a great job with his documentary in turning theatres into political arenas (as what the media reports).

which makes me wonder.. what would happen if some indonesian filmmakers doing a documentary about indonesian elites? you know, the kind that would dishing the dirts off our bureaucracies, policies and whatnot. highly unlikely, for sure, and prolly it'll do nothing but to create more troubles. but i just can't help to imagine how the reaction would goes...