best movie i've ever seen.

A lot of fun.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

The acting is good, and the firecracker script has some excellent ideas.

One of those cases where the cameras are there at the right place and at the right time, Weiner, a documentary that focuses its attention on disgraced US politician Anthony Weiner and his comeback to politics, that saw the talented yet flawed personality attempt to become Mayor of New York City only to have more dirt unleashed about his extra-curricular activities derail his goals yet again.What was initially set to be an underdog tail of redemption and trial against adversity in an age where the modern media can make or break politicians like no other era before it, Josh Kriegman and Elyse Steinberg's film becomes a truly cringe-worthy and hard to watch experience that you just can't help but be enthralled by as Weiner's stoic determination and passion for his craft sets him on a path of self-destruction as the whole world watches on and judges.You almost feel bad for being a part of this time in Weiner's life and it's hard to actually understand why Weiner would let the cameras continue to follow him on his quest for redemption as the increased scandal behind his love for sultry online communications dominates his every move but it's what makes Weiner such a fascinating figure as his layered personality that quite clearly craves attention and the spotlight makes for fascinating examination.Watching Weiner go toe to toe with general punters in the street or engage in verbal stoushes on the floor of parliament is exciting and mind blowing and the whole time as the man's life is derailed time and time again you can't help but wonder just what type of job the passionate fighter may've been able to do had he controlled his darker side and let the good win out and with the backing of his then wife Huma Abedin, it's quite likely that Weiner could've been one of the worlds most respected members of congress, not the world's most famous photo happy one.Final say – An insightful look into US politics, mayoral campaigns and the life and times of a complicated politician, Weiner is a must watch for any fan of American political life and those that love their documentaries gritty and on the fly. Weiner is edge of your seat viewing that is akin to being a part of a wild ride you want to hop off but can't as the destination will have you glued to your seat.4 bakery stoushes out of 5

This documentary was awesome. Now I even hate mainstream media more then I did before. For that I thank you.What I find weird about it is that its actually media that is the perverted one, not Weiner. They just cant stop talking about his dick. To make such a big deal out of a picture is beyond me. Why would that even interest people? And why didn't Weiner take a step back to get some perspective on things. After that leak from a girl who clearly only wants attention, he should have been like "Its a dickpic guys, get over it. Now to the real problems at hand". He gave in to it.Id vote for Weiner any day of the week. What a strong person he is.

Wow. Trump types seem to come in a variety of sizes, forms and assorted dick pic's. This documentary was a close study of a narcissistic, self centered out of touch political candidate that will stop at absolutely nothing to get what he wants to achieve, being elected to a high ranking public office. The mayor of New York in this particular case. Anthony Weiner here willingly tries to deceive his presumptive voters, his campaign staff and most importantly his stellar wife by dodging questions, withholding truths and using anyone and everyone close to him as his own private puppets or pawns in an effort to gain voters support. In every interview seen here where he is confronted by honest and just questions by both the public and media, Mr Weiner makes it out (in his own mind it seems) that he himself has come away as the victor and smarter one of the exchange when the truth, to us seeing it, is the exact opposite. Scary stuff for sure...

I'm not going to do a precis of the film, given others here already have.But: 1) I'm a picky so'n'so, and I think anything above 8/10 requires bribery or blackmail. Yet I barely hesitated on giving this full marks. 2) Most of the reviews are from men, who are bemused as to why Abedin stayed with Weiner for so long. As a woman, I'd suggest it's because ... 3) I've never seen charisma come over before on a screen. There's watchable in terms of actors, but that's different. This guy OOOZES charisma, to the point that it's leaking out of the screen. She didn't stay with him because she wanted to stay, she stayed because she struggled to leave.This review is being written on 9/11/16, i.e. the day of Trump's victory in the US election (he makes a brief, hugely hypocritical contribution in the first 10 mins). The BBC showed this over the weekend, which was just after the Clinton / FBI / Abedin / Weiner contribution to the e-mail issue. Either the Beeb got *very* lucky on scheduling, or they pulled a blinder on rescheduling.Trump has no self-awareness, cares nothing for his electorate, and struggles to stay away from women. Weiner's the opposite on the first two points, but identical on the third. Watch this film if you want to see the kind of human who should be allowed power, as opposed to the sociopath who's achieved it.