Chi è Luigi Mangione?

This "documentary" is a biases piece of garbage. Shame on MAX for this absolute trash, half-assed film. Brian Thompson was made out to be some sort of saint. They BARELY touched on the crimes of UHC and how their profits skyrocketed under the leadership of Brian Thompson and that he was under investigation of insider trading. Also I don't know where they found Casey Jordan but her performance was awful. She even goes so far as to call Luigi a Narcissist.

The only Narcissist is Brian Thompson. The only reason I would recommend anyone watch this is to get a better feeling for what an amazing, selfless human Luigi is.

This so-called "documentary" bills itself as an exposé but ultimately comes across as one-sided propaganda. Because the case is still ongoing, any objective account would be premature. Aside from one Mangione family friend, the interviewees seem disconnected from the anger that led many to support Mangione-likely because they're insulated from the realities millions of Americans face.

While the film does touch on the systemic issues driving sympathy for Mangione, it never fully explores them. We can't condone his actions, but we also shouldn't dismiss the motives or condemn and demonize those who understand and relate to them. As one interviewee bluntly put it, "You can't be the CEO of a for-profit insurance company without having some blood on your hands" (paraphrased). Until a more thorough, balanced account emerges, this so-called documentary isn't worth your time.

"Who is Luigi Mangione" is pure exploitation, a blatant cash grab rushing to tell an unfinished story. It distorts reality, portraying Luigi as a rich kid with a cognitive deficit who spiraled out of control, which feels both lazy and sensationalized. The depiction of Brian Thompson was just as absurd-you can and should criticize the dead when they've done wrong. But instead of offering real analysis, the documentary thrives on cheap drama and speculation. It manipulates the audience rather than informing them, prioritizing shock value over truth. A documentary should seek facts, not fabricate them.

Outstanding work. No credible evidence to hand over to Luigi's legal team, so they decided to try to sway opinions via some shabby HBO documentary. Glad they've decided to drop the false pretenses and state they prefer our country to run under the assumption that all citizens are guilty until proven innocent. They should really make a part two, letting them skim through the constitution and giving their unbridled opinions on what amendments they'd make to fit their narrative better. Do credit me, though.

And some harmless public info: Mayor Adams of New York has multiple current charges against him including bribery, conspiracy, fraud, and soliciting illegal campaign contributions. Despite the evidence, his corruption case has somehow been paused indefinitely as of late. Hmmm. It's almost like we're not all getting the same treatment here are we? Maybe we should all meet up at the Gracie Mansion sometime and talk about it.

As if the immediate availability of this feature wasn't proof enough, this is a rushed cash-in that hardly passes for informative.

You'd be forgiven for assuming this was a TMZ production based on the quality of the first 5 minutes. The mere sight of Dan Abrams gives you an immediate idea of what you're in for (along with other overly performative commentators), making the integrity of the feature further blemished.

So what about the content? Beyond a few photographs of the subject (and his victim) that hadn't published widely, there is nothing new to gain even for the most casual of news readers who vaguely glanced at the headlines as this very recent event happened. Thus, in the future, after a verdict is reached in Luigi's trial and a historical lens is gained, this feature will inevitably fall deeper into irrelevancy.

The majority of the feature inflates its view time with conjecture and mindless reiterations that any layman could write for themselves. I can't think of a more effortless, weak presentation to hit the Max service. Skip it.