Documentaries

Welcome to NDNR documentary reviews!

WARNING:  This reviews and ratings posted will attempt to convey a responsible critique without the use of 'spoilers' to ensure you will still have the opportunity to fully experience the films for yourself.  The views herein represent only the opinions of the NDNR contributing writers*. 

NDNR 5-STAR EVALUATION SYSTEM

This 5-Star Evaluation System is unique to NDNR in that each star takes into consideration a different aspect of making a financially themed documentary that we believe to be important by standard.  THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT DENOTE ANY OPINION ON THE FILMS INTENDED MESSAGE.

FIRST STAR:  Production
Is it obvious that the creator of this film was fluent in or understood general principals of film making?   Does it appear that the film had a fair amount of resources behind the making of it? 

SECOND STAR:  Illustration
Does the film maker use the medium appropriately as a visual method of telling a story or communicating argument?  IE:  Could this script have been a podcast and been equally effective?   

THIRD STAR:  Information
Is the information presented relevant, accurate, free of sensationalism and exaggeration?  Has the film maker presented enough information for a viewer to be considered informed?   

FOURTH STAR: Balance
Is there an obvious slant or recurring theme deposing another point of view?  Has the documentary demonstrated effort to avoid slant or punditry? 

FIFTH STAR:  Interest
Is the content of the film interesting?   Has the film maker captivated and held attention throughout the documentary?        

*We would also like to remind you that documentaries, like books, most often contain arguments represented by a concerned party and may not present a balanced perspective.   As with all ideas, NDNR encourages you to investigate and be informed to derive your own truth.