Who Is Luigi Mangione?

Completely tone-deaf documentary. It's clear as daylight that the director wanted the audience to sympathize with the killing of the CEO, but in all honesty, it made me sympathize with Luigi even more.

The criminologist in question was meant to serve as the logic of the film but came across as arrogant and out of touch. She claims Mangione is a narcissist who acted on nothing more than selfish reasons. You would believe that someone who works in the justice system would restrain themselves from accusing an individual of a crime they have not been indicted. If anything, it truly shows how the oligarchs can spread propaganda for as long as it suits them.

To top it all off, we see a surprise appearance from Mayor Adams - who, mind you, is facing charges of corruption and bribery - yet he wants to preach about honesty and justice? Please.

This is one of the worst "documentary true crime/ investigation" movies I have ever watched. It actually made me angry and further resentful towards the media. I am a film major in college, looking specifically to focus on documentaries. I love the idea of documenting social movements and important moments in social culture and history. I think it is important to show unbiased, wholistic truth in a time of polarization, misinformation, division, etc. This documentary is shameful and shows the further misuse of power and narrative in the US. I would assume we could blame this on directors Brian Ross and Rhonda Schwartz. May I ask where your funding is coming from? (I am not saying they have no backbone but?? This piece of work reeks of bias). I say that as an insult to them as filmmakers and the work they created.

We know as a society that violence is wrong, and we do not need a documentary to prove that. (Edit: I understand the message of the inhumane nature of glorifying violence, but please explore the other sides of that. You never fully explained why people might be glorifying thiissss violence WHICH IS KEY TO THE DOCUMENTARY!!.. WHY.. WHY IS IT) The people deserve a story of context, and this did not provide that. It zeroed in on vilifying a man that made it immensely obvious he had a greater message behind his violence. I am not asking this documentary to bring refuge and support to Luigi Mangione, but it is diabolical to create a documentary about him and not fully explore the context. It is also sick and twisted to paint Brian Thompson as a savior and not fully explore the blood on his hands and the horrifying truth of healthcare industries.

As documentary creators, you owe it to the viewer to provide a full story. This lack of depth, context, and effort, resorting in a disappointing creation, is sorrowful and disgraceful. I hope that as the story is developed, better filmmakers will provide a better documentary and the whole story!

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.

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.