Enjoyable, entertaining and motivating for improved social awareness!

Rating: 9/10 (19 September 2010)

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The film is a story about overcoming odds, environmental pollution, and corporate deception. It is also about the persistence and struggles encountered in uncovering and exposing the truth. The central insight of this film pits right against wrong and a huge corporation against a couple individuals. It's the David vs. Goliath of corporate environmental contamination where power and influence are annulled and the truth eventually triumphs.
Down on her luck and down to her last dime Erin Brokovich (played by Julia Roberts) a twice divorced single mother of three is involved in an automobile accident which leads to meeting attorney Ed Masry (played by Albert Finney). After losing her case in court and not receiving any type of settlement, Erin basically extorts a job from her attorney Ed Masry. Erin is asked to review some pro –bono files for Masry. While reviewing these files she is puzzled as to why medical records are being kept with real estate files. As she uncovers these answers Erin begins her long and tireless quest becoming the unlikely advocate to the citizens of Hinckley, CA in her epic fight against Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) a powerful multinational corporation.
Directed by Steven Soderbuergh and written by Susannah Grant this film is based on the true to life story of Erin Brokovich and the landmark case of environmental contamination and corporate cover up. The film focuses on the good vs. evil and the David vs. Goliath struggle where one, down on her luck uneducated girl through her passion, and tireless pursuit of truth, brings down one the country's largest corporations.
This film in broad context is similar to other films such as "The Rain Maker" "the entire President's Men" and "The Firm" Where individuals face great struggles as they battle against and overcome insurmountable odds.
By using various techniques Soderbuergh builds a relationship with the viewer where it is difficult not to cheer for Erin and her clients. As a viewer we watch the action through an objective view point as the plot develops. Soderbuergh uses a subjective view point in establishing and building the relationship between Erin and her clients. This perspective brings the audience in closer and forces us to experience the intimacy and intensity of each moment. Sounds effects were used effectively to subconsciously instill or associate the feeling of danger and suspense. I believe the music, sounds and editing were all carefully constructed to create a feeling with the viewers to relate to Erin and her clients and build on that desire to see them succeed in the battle.
I believe that the film works because the writing, directing and acting is believable which allows us to identify and side with the little man. We want this woman, who has had a hard life to beat the odds and succeed, and we also feel for innocent victims of the town and we hope that they win their battle against their illness and against the evil big corporation.
I enjoy this film and would give it 9 out of 10