Herzog actually doesn't say anything about capital punishment in this one.
He does his usual sentimental routine with violence, tough guys, victims, survivors, etc. It's been beaten to death before, a pun intended.
Low budget, big name, largely publicised event. Herzog's cashing in on his fame.
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You agree to what? That Herzog didn't do the film in a way that pushed his agenda? You're disappointed that he did a true documentary in which he didn't tell people what to think?
shareNonsense. He does actually state his view on capital punishment very early on but the film itself is hardly about that subject.
It's more about life, morals, justice. The bigger picture that is linked to capital punishment.
Let me see. Early on he says something moronically laconic like "I'm against capital punishment", then he shows grieving family, an exctited thug, a moody one. None of them has anything to tell including Herzog, everything's boring and predictable. So yes, the bigger picture is a dirt mound with a few grey rocks scattered around and Herzog lazily poking at those with a long pole. Why would anyone film anything like that is pretty obvious - to cash in on already existing publicity. Ten awards his arse.
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Wow, cynical much?
Bah bloody humbug.
I feel like I still dont know exactly what happened. Why did Michael Perry tell the police in his confession where they could find two more bodies and then say he isnt guilty and shouldnt be on death row?
The bit at the end with Burkett's wife is creepy. I really hope they arent having a baby together. What the hell went on there?
The whole documentary seemed very dodgy. Everyone and their families being in prison.
It wasn't the purpose of Herzog's film to delve into the details of the murders, nor their trials. His interest was the people themselves, and the social context that probably influenced such senseless crimes.
As for Burkett's wife, yes, they did have a child. She's since said that, partly as a result of this film, she began to see him for who she now feels he really is, and they're now divorced. I haven't read anything about whether she believes Burkett is a murderer or not.
You might very well think that. I couldn't possibly comment.
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It's your expecting Herzog to voice your own opinion on capital punishment that makes this film pointless -- at least to you.
If you accept herzog's position on the subject as different from your own, you'll realise there's still plenty to be got out of the film.
You might very well think that. I couldn't possibly comment.
There was nothing of interest in this flick, Herzog had nothing to tell. For instance he coulda tried to present sociopolitical dynamics or even psychology underlying being pro- or anticapital punishment in America. He did nothing of that sort. Hence poitnless flick.
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Okay. I'm sure you think you're being discerning, but honestly you're just sounding closed-minded and dismissive. You're still expecting Herzog to follow your thoughts on what was the best angle, rather than listening to what he did.
Good luck to you.
You might very well think that. I couldn't possibly comment.