Analysing sub text in "Bowling for Columbine", Michael Moore. The very first shot of the film is that of Charlton Heston promoting it, as a documentary the American Rifle Association would like everyone to see. This we realize, as the film opens, is but a spoof that drips with sarcasm, and that basically lays the trend for what is to follow. In Bowling for Columbine Michael Moore's opinion- the side which he is on, is …showed first 75 words of 1011 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1011 total…use similar elements within the narrative to carry the story forward, the manner in which these are used of course, vary. While Morris employs them to round up a story and add to it, Moore employs them to strengthen his argument and prove a point. On a personal level I would say that while Moore's style is more entertaining, Morris certainly comes across as the more credible of the two in his presentation of facts.