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3.0 out of 5 stars
Accomplishes its purpose but Ann deserves better., May 10, 2006
This review is from: Is It True What They Say About Ann? (DVD)
Just reading the reviews here illustrates just how provocative, one way or another, Ann Coulter can be and how controversial she has become. I'm going to review this DVD product without reviewing Ann's politics.
This short -- to short in my opinion -- documentary did an acceptable if awkward job of showing just who Ann Coulter is. I wish it had been a more polished production. It looks like it was shot on a high quality cam corder and subjected to less than stellar quality editing. Basically, if I spent a couple thousand bucks on a camera and some computer video editing software, I could do the same thing myself.
Part of the "awkward" stuff was:
Camera jerking around during interviews.
One-way Ann-only conversation. Someone off camera is talking, but they don't have a microphone, so you know someone is talking to Ann and you can hear Ann but you can't hear the other side of the conversation.
Too-long awkward fade-in and fade outs.
Little drab fonts used on big screen for transitions.
Waiting too long to fade in or out during a transition.
Anyway, I don't know if I'm using the right video terminology but it all comes across as an amateurish production. People who've watched some of the recent liberal documentaries like "Outfoxed" should at least feel at home with the production values.
In this case however, quanitity does have a quality all its own, and you do get about three hours of content. My favorite segment wasn't the documentary itself but an over 30 minutes long "special feature" that showed Ann giving a speech with a question and answer session. I felt like I got to know her a lot more during that segment than perhaps during the documentary itself.
So, once you've watched the whole thing you'll likely know whether or not it's really true what they say about Ann, whether you actually like her or not.
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58 of 84 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bad Editing...terrible director...GREAT subject, August 25, 2005
This review is from: Is It True What They Say About Ann? (DVD)
I bought this film and was seriously dissapointed, not by Ann but by the shmuck she allowed to film it. The editing is terrible, some of the camera angles are really unflattering and many scenes unecessary. Do I really need to watch 10 minutes of Anne getting her makeup done? And if we are going to watch that, how about some running commentary behind it? or music at least?
The editing was so bad I was shocked that Ann allowed it to go to distribution. Ann, next time, I volunteer my services (though I have no background in film or editing) I know I could have done a better job.
I think there should have been more of Ann's speeches, more run ins with protestors...it was too short, not in depth...it was like a surface view. I did enjoy the interview with Bill Maher.
Ann Coulter is a cultural icon and this movie just doesn't do her justice.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
"You Either Like Hate Mail Or You Don't, And I Like It", October 12, 2009
This review is from: Is It True What They Say About Ann? (DVD)
`Is It True What They Say About Ann?' is a low budget, but entertaining documentary film offering both the fans and foes of Ann Coulter an insightful look into the private person and public persona of one of the most controversial conservative political figures in America today.
As many other reviews have already pointed out this is definitely not one of the most professionally made documentaries on the market. However Ann shines through the mediocre production values as only Ann could. Her razor sharp wit, biting comebacks and fearless rhetoric is on full display. Whether you agree with her viewpoint or not you have to admire her for being willing to face her most vehement critics head on with a smile and flair that has established her as an American icon. You either love her or hate her, but you certainly can't ignore her.
Recommended viewing for those of all political persuasions.
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