The Supersized Truth

This movie was directed, written, and performed by Morgan Spurlock. The movie is an exposition of the grotesque truths surrounding the fattening cuisine that McDonalds calls food. Now I understand that some people may indeed like McDonalds, and but I still think their food isn’t that good. Also, some liberal minded individuals might strongly support Spurlock’s assertion that McDonald’s food is bad for you without looking at other variables in the argument. Conservative individuals that don’t like public disclosure might be purposely distorting the facts about McDonalds just to meet their profit motivated needs. The lifestyles of overweight, unscrupulous, and ignorant Americans are portrayed. Conversely, the lifestyles of health conscious, vegan Americans are portrayed. Unfortunately, nowadays many Americans value quick and easy food as opposed to healthy, hearty alimentation. The point of view in the Supersize Me is that of the protagonist, Morgan Spurlock, so whatever prejudices or opinions he may already hold towards the fast food debate somewhat debases his argument. The underlying message being sent in Supersize Me is that the fast food industry needs to have more disclosure and be held responsible for its misleading advertisements. For example, McDonalds needs to better inform it customers to the nutritional content of its food. By doing so customers would have more faith in the fast food industry and could make more informed decisions concerning their food choices. McDonald’s isn’t evil, it just needs some scruples. Supersize Me demonstrated the fact that we are we eat. If God said that our body is a temple, than we should be careful with how we treat ourselves and with what we consume. By showing respect to ourselves, we are showing respect for God. Therefore we should consume only the best for our health, like celery instead of greasy, artery clogging burgers.

Michael Aguilar

10-28-09

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Supersize Me