ascentreleasing Literally one of the best films made dealing with a multi-character story arc, and multiple themes. The acting is phenomenal, and the direction of the crowd scenes superb. Astounding to see any negative reviews on this one except for people who only watch comic book movies. Really stunning. I cannot believe how we'll directed it is. Bravo to all those involved. This subject is difficult to execute, no question. Also, conveying both sides of the battle..all sides...also must have been a challenge. Compared to the horrible films out there, how can anyone hate how this was conveyed? Please watch this if you can. Well worth it.

Gordon-11 This film is about the protests against the World Trade Organisation meeting in Seattle in 1999."Battle in Seattle" is a gripping mix of drama and documentary. It tells the story from the perspective of a group of activists and a policeman. It also has a side plot of a delegate from an African country, and a spokesperson from a well known charity organisation. Such comprehensive coverage from various angles gives "Battle in Seattle" a balanced view on the heated subject. The story is emotional and gripping, and there is much to be pondered upon. I feel sorry for the woman who happened to be standing at the wrong place at the wrong time, and the charity spokesperson who cannot make people realise what causes are more worthy. There is so much food for thought in the film, that makes me wonder what the world has come to.

kosmasp Based on actual events, this really is unnerving. But in a good way. Of course it has some cinematic changes to it (like putting people together we know, where could expect them to have more "space" between them) and other freedoms a movie does take. Really great actors convince you, that this is how it went down.But it's strong part is that it shows us both sides of the coin. While of course more sympathetic to one side of it, we still get a chance to glance at "the enemy" and how or why decision were made. You couldn't imagine anyone better than Ray Liotta playing the Mayor. And though it is a very moral story, it is a very personal story too. Hopefully it will spark the interest of quite a few people to be more concerned about what happens out there.On the other hand as movie, it does have a few flaws, because it puts so many people together. And of course one of the best "in-jokes" is a theatre and their "Thanks Seatlle ..." title card/board towards the end ... A nice touch!

u-man-1 this is one of the best films i have seen in years. as the theme of the movie should interest everyone in the world, it is a must to be televised around the globe. giving hope in a hopeless battle for humanity and against the globalization, this movie is perfect for anti-capitalism demonstrators. people who liked "Surplus: Terrorized Into Being Consumers" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368314/), will also like this film. the half-documentary style of the story suits very well and is wonderful told to the viewer. showing both sides of the protest, in a fairly amount, is one of the reasons, i loved this movie for. SPOILER so one of the best moments is, as the cop Dale (Woody Harrelson) is speaking with the prisoner Jay (Martin Henderson) and apologize for his actions. SPOILER END it would be nice to see much more movies like this from Hollywood. because this is something you will remember, maybe your whole life. FX and millions of dollars production-costs cannot replace such powerful messages, which will instantly be burned in your brain. a clever story, brilliant cast and a director who have balls of steel, make this one a masterpiece. cannot recommend enough, to watch this movie.