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Denny Wayman and Hal Conklin (Cinema in Focus) give it three stars. "Like a prosecuting attorney who cunningly weaves the 'facts' of the case together in order to 'win his case' rather than present both sides to find out the truth, Moore's case is a masterpiece of partisan documentary skill. Presenting a case which Moore himself acknowledges reflects his own beliefs and biases, his case against President George W. Bush seems right until one looks more closely at the 'facts' which are left out and the statements which are removed from their original context."

Chris Monroe (Christian Spotlight) says, "Moore presents the information at a pretty rapid pace and doesn't really allow the audience time to think them over. He uses facts, but also exaggerates them, and relies heavily on conjecture. If you already agree with his ideas, then it will clearly be entertaining and affirming. If you don't know the details already, don't expect an objective presentation from his spin on them. This film is presented entertainingly, but more than anything incites animosity and contempt for our President."

Andrew Coffin (World) has rather strong feelings about Michael Moore's latest film. "Fahrenheit 9/11 … is a disgusting, pathetic piece of propaganda without the slightest shred of integrity. This doesn't mean that there are no reasonable arguments to be made against the war in Iraq, in its timing, execution, or justifications, or certain aspects of U.S. response to 9/11. On the contrary, reasonable criticism—criticism worth debating, anyway—has come from both the left and the right. But none of it is to be found in this unbalanced (in every sense of the word) screed."

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