Laikals The greatest movie ever made..!

HottWwjdIam There is just so much movie here. For some it may be too much. But in the same secretly sarcastic way most telemarketers say the phrase, the title of this one is particularly apt.

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Siflutter It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

MrGKB ...I couldn't help but admire the quality of spirit that went into "Paper Clips," a documentary chronicling the remarkable five-year undertaking of Tennessee's Whitwell Middle School to create a "paper clip" memorial to the victims of the Holocaust(Jewish and otherwise) prior to and during World War II. What is memorable about the film is not its execution, which at times can be taken as overly self-congratulatory, nor its tone, which is unabashedly sentimental if not outright mawkish; what clings to this viewer's memory is the underlying spirit of the piece: that Anne Frank was right when she once wrote that human beings are essentially good at heart. "Paper Clips" details how a simple classroom project intended to illustrate the sheer magnitude of human loss in the Holocaust, and to teach a simple lesson about tolerance of and appreciation for the diversity of the human experience, was transformed into an international effort involving thousands of people from all walks of life, and resulted in a decidedly unique memorial, in a most unusual locale, to those lost to Nazi genocide. Despite a score that blatantly plucks heartstrings, and a mostly mundane visual approach more suited to a Lifetime special, "Paper Clips" still manages to transcend its faults, and ought well find a place in school curricula throughout the world. Highly recommended for those who need reminding that all is not lost in this veil of tears through which we all pass.

egarner-1 I was living in Memphis, TN in 2001, when I first heard about this project, and I really wanted to help. I soon found out that they were well beyond their initial goal, so I just looked forward to hearing more about the project and how it turned out. Since then I have become an educator and a much more dedicated Jew. I am more impressed today with the work that small town did than I have ever been. I remember being skeptical -- could collecting a bunch of paper clips really teach any one about these horrors? But the educators and the community made sure that the kids learned something as they were counting paper clips. The letters they received couldn't help but hit home. We saw these children go from sheltered, backwoods kids to educated people of the world. They know more about what people can do to one another than most of the grown ups around them. These teachers have educated an entire generation and their offspring, and they have done it in a manner that will actually have a life-long effect on them. They accidentally educated generations, and that is what teaching is supposed to be.

irenetower1 This should be required viewing for all students from middle school through high school. An excellent documentary - educational, moving, and inspiring. A must-see, not only for students, but for all. The story of the paper clip project itself is fascinating but the effect it had on the people of this small town and the world is what really makes the movie interesting. The personal stories of the people who contributed to the project are extremely moving, particularly the Holocaust survivors who visited the town to tell their stories to the students in person. This is one of the most moving movies I have ever seen, and despite the haunting nature of the subject content, is very uplifting and hopeful. A wonderful documentary.

jotix100 This amazing document merits a view because it shows how a school project got children involved in understanding the fate of millions of human beings that perished during WWII because of the evil doing of a mad man. In fact, "Paper Clips" should be required viewing in schools as it clearly shows how hate and prejudice is so wrong in this society, and in the world.Whitwell Middle School's principal, Linda Hopper, tells us about the town's history and racial make-up. Whitwell is basically a white lower middle class community. In fact, this impoverish town could be the perfect ground where prejudice could erupt, based on ignorance and how they perceive other people of different background and religion than theirs.It's a credit to the teachers and the young students that got involved in the project to come to the realization about the horrible fate the Jews suffered during a period of modern history that shouldn't have happened. By collecting paper clips, a Norwegian symbol about their opposition of the senseless killings, the children get an education about something most hadn't been exposed to.Elliot Berlin and Joe Fab deserve praise for bringing this uplifting documentary about tolerance and acceptance. Ultimately, the people of Whitwell, and especially the teachers that motivated their students to participate in the project are the clear winners for having gained knowledge about how to respect races and other cultures.