The documentary Super Size Me‚ produced by Morgan Spurlock‚ is a film which aims to frighten its viewers into adopting a more healthy lifestyle. Super Size Me uses techniques which attempt to shock the viewer- showing them the devastating effects that consuming nothing but fast food (in the case of the documentary‚ food purchased from McDonalds) for 30 days has upon the physical and mental health of the previously healthy Morgan Spurlock‚ as well as highlighting some of the practices of the fast
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basis. When the documentary was released‚ it had gotten much publicity so much so that McDonald’s lost millions in revenue and had to take a good look at their business model and had to redesign their advertising strategies. They no longer offer Super Size menus and began implementing healthier choices such as salads‚ fruit smoothies‚ and yogurt. However‚ this alternative to the average burger menu has not officially changed anything since the calorie intake is nearly the same or higher. Additionally
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###### NF 5 Summer 2014 Candice Tinsley Super Size Me Film This is the first time that I have seen the film Super Size Me. Fast food is not a regular part of my diet‚ and I do not go weekly to fast food restaurants. Usually I do not eat fast food weekly although I do enjoy dessert in the evening. The only time I go out to eat is on special occasions‚ which is only about once or twice a month. The places that I go out to eat are Denny’s‚ Kentucky Fried Chicken and In and Out. This film is
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Super-Size Me Review The name of the film we watched was called supersize me. It is a documentary about fast food and the effects it can have on someone if they don’t monitor how much they eat it. The documentary was directed and produced by Morgan Spurlock. The documentary also stared Alexandra Jamieson who was his girlfriend (now ex-wife) who is a vegan chef‚ author‚ and speaker. It also stars 3 physicians a personal trainer and a nutritionist. Morgan Spurlock decided to eat McDonalds
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Super size me is a documentary by Independent film director Morgan Spurlock. The gist of the film is to show the viewers how eating fast food specifically mcdonald’s is bad for you. Spurlock goes on a 30 day mcdonald’s diet to show how it’s a leading cause of obesity in this country‚ each time he goes to mcdonalds and is offered a super size he has to accept the offer hence the name of the documentary. By the end of the documentary he gained 25 pounds and a lot of health problems. So this is the
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31‚ August 2010 Health 10 pm Box 32 Movie Review “Super Size Me” Information and issues I have become aware of: The movie “Super Size Me” is a great film that exposes the danger of fast food consumption as a steady diet‚ particularly McDonalds food in this case. I have grown up loving McDonalds food. Eating out there wasn’t something that my family did on a regular basis but when we did it was a special treat. Apple Pies‚ Cheeseburgers‚ French Fries‚ those were my favorites. I never
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particular view or opinion. It is important when creating a documentary that all opinions and views are recognised and explored in the film and that it doesn’t focus entirely on one side of the story. An example of a documentary that is biased is Super Size Me‚ directed by Morgan Spurlock. The documentary primarily focuses on the detrimental effects of fast food and it does not mention any positive effects it could have. The documentary shows Spurlock living off McDonald’s food for 30 days in order to
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SuperSize Me Essay 1) SuperSize Me shows that the food industry is to blame for the obesity epidemic in America. Do you agree? –Agree. Throughout the film‚ SuperSize Me shows that the food industry is to blame for the obesity epidemic in America. After watching the film‚ one would evidently come to terms with the fact that these industries are to blame. Spurlock presents information‚ outlining that these companies are only out to get your dollar‚ regardless of how they achieve their profits. As
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Movies on ABC 1 and as usual I’m your host‚ _______. Tonight we’ll be reviewing the socially critical 2004 documentary‚ “Super Size Me” directed by and starring Morgan Spurlock. The film documents the 30 day period in which Morgan Spurlock ate three meals a day consisting of nothing but McDonalds whilst following these four rules: he can only eat things on sale‚ he must super size his meal if asked‚ he must eat everything on the menu at least once and lastly he must restrict himself to the ‘average’
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“Super Size Me” My perception of the importance of having a healthy diet and an active life Style after watching the documentary has change greatly. One would say that eating “fast food” a couple of times during a week or during a month cannot cause much damage to someone’s health‚ but in view of how Director Morgan Spurlock’s health went through significant changes with possibilities of developing serious health issues or having aftereffects that would not disappear even when returning to his normal
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