Review of Pump (2014) by Tim G — 05 Sep 2016

Fascinating and informative ; and if all the information presented in this documentary is true...then the United States is truly a nation run by greedy monopolizing baboons !

This review of Pump (2014) was written by Tim G on 05 September 2016.

Pump has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Chris Barsanti (896) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 17 Sep 2014

Thought-provoking documentary about the lunacy of only fueling cars with gasoline loses credibility the more it turns into a single-minded broadside…

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By Ian T (457) on 24 Sep 2014

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By Omer A (12) on 23 Jan 2015

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By Kam Williams (1,272) for Baret News (418) on 21 Sep 2014

Food for thought the next time you cavalierly instruct the gas station attendant to 'Fill 'er up…

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By Karin V (8) on 15 Sep 2015

Fantastic. Can't recommend it enough…

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By Rob Humanick (476) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 16 Sep 2014

The doc does a good job of avoiding partisan caterwauling, limiting its argument to a clear thesis and well-articulated supporting statements…

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By Tomris Laffly (460) for Movie Mezzanine (782) on 20 Sep 2014

If nothing else, Pump will make you wonder whether you can hack your own car to make it run on an alternative fuel…

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By Jerome P (140) on 07 Jan 2016

This is the most compelling movie of our generation and our battle with climate change and dependence on oil…

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By Tali B (3) on 18 Sep 2014

When will the world see that this is one way for us all to fight the unfathemable problem this world is facing and what we will be leaving…

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By Stephanie Merry (410) for Washington Post (9,851) on 08 Oct 2014

Even if at times its structure feels overly complicated and the B-roll seems silly, the movie makes compelling points…

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