The Island President Review

                                  You can look long and hard-you will never find someone as uninterested in the environment as me. It's not that I hate this thing..it's that sitting down and having a stimulating, intellectual conversation about it is not my cup of tea.  In fact, I can't stand the fact that the subject of Environmental Science is taught in some school systems. The Island President is about politician and Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed, and deals with his views on the environmental crisis.

                                   There's nothing quite like being surprised by a film, and call me a liar if I say that The Island President didn't surprise the hell out of me. Nasheed is a passionate man, and this film explores him down to the smallest opinions that swim around in his mind. The film engrosses you from the first second to the last...making you believe that Nasheed will be able to solve the environmental crisis. The film mainly revolves around the fact that The Maldives is an island, and if nothing gets solved with the environmental..all islands will be underwater.

                                   The film plays out more like a thriller than that of a documentary....making us totally scared for The Maldives, and yet giving us hope. The film can also be enjoyed by just about anyone. Even if you're not interested in this stuff, it's enthralling enough to entertain the masses.

                               Nasheed once said "I refuse to believe that it is too late, and that we cannot do any better." This proves his passion, and shows what kind of man he is. There's nothing I like more than a man with wishes and dreams. The Island President is a truly remarkable documentary, and one that needs to be seen so that people can learn more about the world we live in.
(5 out of 5 Stars, The film is rated PG for thematic elements, some violent content, and smoking)