Perry Kate Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

Taraparain Tells a fascinating and unsettling true story, and does so well, without pretending to have all the answers.

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Jenna Walter The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

fldelk-1 Although entertaining, this movie approaches current events with a depth rarely seen in American media.The filmmakers followed Carter on a book signing tour after he challenged to current mythology that Israel is always right. They use the tension provided as people, most who haven't read the book, attack.The book was titled, Palestine: Peace or Apartheid. The movie could have been titled Carter: Man of Peace. His efforts to bring peace to the world and the way he embodies peacemaking in his daily life were moving.One of the most telling scenes is in the extra footage included with the DVD. A woman waits in a long book-signing line to tell President Carter she thinks he should be tried as a traitor. The look on her face and her obvious lack a clue what to do next when he responds quietly and moderately and moves on, is classic. (I wonder if the producers would cut it differently after the success of those Borat movies in which people didn't mind looking stupid as long as they got attention.)

kfantastico What a wonderful documentary! Jonathan Demme does an excellent job of presenting Jimmy Carter as a sensitive, compassionate, humble, brave and extremely intelligent man. Of course Carter is only human, and the film shows that as well as he gets impatient with his traveling companion or shows a petty concern over something we can all relate to (hitting traffic on the way to the airport).The title suggested to me that it would be more of a documentary about Carter's entire life, but Demme devotes the majority of screen time following him on his book tour as he promotes and debates a book that he purposely gave a provocative title to: "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid." However, it's amazing how many little nuggets and insights are sprinkled throughout giving information on everything from his childhood, educational background, insights into his marriage, his achievement in brokering a peace accord between Israel and Egypt, and much, much more. On another level, it provides an alternative viewpoint to Bush's foreign policy.But what's most impressive is the extraordinary amount of character that is on display here: Carter remains unbelievably centered and unwavering in the face of a windstorm of ignorant ad hominem attacks by critics that obviously have not read his book. Ultimately, "Jimmy Carter Man From Plains" is an inspirational portrait of an amazing man.

dejapka Jonathan Demme makes a misstep in this documentary with the former president. I believe that Jimmy Carter's advocacy of peace is sincere. But this film in support of the controversial book does nothing to advocate his position nor incite any discussion.Demme's film leaves us with no legacy or message. We simply aren't provided enough content to understand the former president's position. Over two hours was spent watching Carter enter and exit limousines and hotel rooms. More time is spent watching Cater sign books than explaining the controversial Palestinian policies.Former Vice President, Al Gore, made complex facts simple and digestible in his film. Unfortunately, President Carter made a complex situation and the associated politics even more distant. Carter and Demme, both articulate men, did not get a message across. Don't waste your time.

wdevil-1 Set primarily along the signing tour of his latest controversial book, Jimmy Carter Man from Plains takes us inside the private life of the much maligned 39th President of the United States.Politics aside, it is a well made and enjoyable two hours. Most enjoyable were the few occasions that showed the ex-Prez at home in Plains or interacting with makeup artists, town people at a BBQ, or on set prior to being on the air.The documentary primarily deals with talking about his choice to use the word "Apartheid" in the title and charges of anti-Semite stances in the book, of which Carter fervently disagrees.The documentary is not by any stretch a thorough commentary on Carter's presidency or political takes, it is more a one month "slice of life" of a very active, 83 year old ex-President that still is trying to remain relevant some 27 years out of office.I highly recommend it even if you are not a big Carter supporter. It is not often that we get the chance to ride along with a President, or ex- President, and it was an enjoyable and informative ride!