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I know that sometimes we like to see our favorite movies, made a new, with new actors, perhaps more expensive sets, a bigger budget, or just a simple modernization. This movie takes the very obvious idea of a fish out of water, a clash of cultures between the old world and America, a clash of cultures between sexual orientation. Being a very large fan of Ali's first movie, I was anxious to see this movie and went out to see it on opening day. It did not disappoint. The sub plots are significantly different. And they're very well done. It isn't just an updated version of the old movie, (but it's that too...). It's a changing of the sub plots to better reflect today's times. It changes significant characters in the movie, it changes location, it changes financial status, and when all is said and done, it works very well as a standalone movie. If you liked the original movie, you will find this to be slightly familiar. But you will be delighted in also seeing how different it is. I think you'll find this to be a very rewarding movie to watch. The settings are beautiful, the acting is great, and it brings forward a new cast of actors that are not necessarily well known, mixed with faces that you are recognize right away. The only fault I could find in the movie is just too much handheld camera. It's just too jittery.

An excellent documentary about efforts to save a REALLY endangered species from poachers off the coast of Mexico. It follows investigators, a TV journalist, the Mexican Military; the story is well edited, and fascinating.

Bottom line- if you liked "Who Killed the Electric Car", you'll like "Revenge of the Electric Car". Where "Who" pointed fingers at people, government, and industry, "Revenge" tells the story of those working hard to bring about a renaissance of the Electric Car. This makes for a different tone in the movie, but the subject matter will seem familiar. Rather than tell the whole story, the movie focuses on representatives. Featured are a couple of large car companies, one making a battery electric, one making a extended range battery electric, a small car company battling amazing odds, and a small shop owner living his dream- converting gas engined cars with the highest possible quality, using carefully selected parts to try to out-do the major car companies. How do you out-do a major car company? Well, that's up to you, isn't it? It could be style, it could be uniqueness, it could be cost. In the case of the EV it could be range or charging time, top speed or durability. Sit back and relax, and drink it all in, as the story unfolds before you. This documentary is easily one of the finest I've seen in a long time. Thanks to the team for making the movie, and a particular thanks to the person who did the opening credits.