Summary: A reenactment of the trial of eight anti-war protesters in 1969. Told primarily from the activists' point of view, the film employs an eclectic mix of archival footage, animation and music to recount the trial as well as to offer glimpses into the events leading up to it.
Things I Liked: The comedic personalities and genuinely humorous actions of many of the primary characters. I also appreciated the filmmakers' sense of balanced objectivity and restraint concerning the "other side" of this historical happening. The exceptional (and very unrecognizable) voice talent (notably Hank Azaria, Mark Ruffalo, Jeffrey Wright and Roy Scheider).
Things I Didn't Like: The story's frequently inconsistent narrative flow. Also, the chaotic style of animation utilized in the film - while interesting - tended to distract from, rather than enhance, the courtroom experience. To be honest, I found it difficult to overcome the film's subject matter (politically-themed movies rarely appeal to me because of their tendency to want to preach to and inform, rather than to entertain).
Two Stars out of Five Stars
FilmWatch Ratings Legend:
One Star: Hated it
Two Stars: Didn't like it
Three Stars: Liked it
Four Stars: Really liked it
Five Stars: Loved it
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