This is the first feature film written, directed and produced by Stuart Townsend, but all I can really say, is it's a decent attempt.
"Battle in Seattle" is about a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Seattle in November 1999. Townsend gives us the points of view of the protesters, police force, city and national politicians, the public, and the WTO officials. He did a really good job of introducing us to the protesters, police force and the city's mayor, but I was mostly left confused about the representation of the other factors.
At times there was shaky camera work, quick editing, and weird song choices. A headache was slowly forming. My headache was put on hold when the lead protester was on the screen (but unfortunately I can't name the actor because I never did catch the character's name), and also for Ray Liotta's scenes, who was quite effective as the mayor. I'm not sure why there were so many famous actors involved because I didn't get to know many of the other characters.
There was certainly a battle, it was clearly shot in Seattle (or at least looked like Seattle), and "Battle in Seattle" should live up to expectations for fans of historical, political action films.
"Battle in Seattle" is about a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Seattle in November 1999. Townsend gives us the points of view of the protesters, police force, city and national politicians, the public, and the WTO officials. He did a really good job of introducing us to the protesters, police force and the city's mayor, but I was mostly left confused about the representation of the other factors.
At times there was shaky camera work, quick editing, and weird song choices. A headache was slowly forming. My headache was put on hold when the lead protester was on the screen (but unfortunately I can't name the actor because I never did catch the character's name), and also for Ray Liotta's scenes, who was quite effective as the mayor. I'm not sure why there were so many famous actors involved because I didn't get to know many of the other characters.
There was certainly a battle, it was clearly shot in Seattle (or at least looked like Seattle), and "Battle in Seattle" should live up to expectations for fans of historical, political action films.