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We Love Paleo is a very inspiring movie. It is one of the best documentary movies I have ever watched. The whole story is awesome. The start of the movie was nothing special but as time flew, the story got more and more exciting. Not many documentary movies are present nowadays that is good from every aspect. Every moment was entertaining so We Love Paleo gets a solid 10 from me.

I've watched a ton of food documentaries, big fan. Sometimes they can be fascinating but more often than not they're typical formulaic meh. We Love Paleo falls head first into that latter category. In essence it's one and a half hours of talking heads, just a handful mind you, them praising how the paleolithic diet has transformed their lives for the better. Inter-cut those with a graphic of some stat or quote. Oh and throw in some everyday footage (shot with a potato in this case) to establish perspective. Maybe a before and after shot. Give me a break.

For the majority of the film you could easy replace Paleo with Keto or it's big sister the Atkins diet that reintroduced people to fats in food again and to be mindful of what spikes our glucose levels. The film doesn't cross any new ground, doesn't mention other competing diets and in fact doesn't take you anywhere. No real insights or dramas or revelations. No negatives of the diet are mentioned (which i guess is in line with the We Heart Paleo title). Humor is non-existent. It's like a really long drawn out propaganda piece for Paleo fans by Paleo fans and really quite dull. The documentary only really picks up when more random talking heads and fast paced music kick off but this is over the end credits and you you'll be glad it's over.

Waste of time. You'll find out more information, quicker and unbiased by surfing the net and reading a handful of paleo blogs, the good and the bad then - check out various LCHF diets like Dukan, ITG even South Beach and then - create your own low carb dietary plan because we're not all the same.

BUT if you MUST watch a Paleo documentary film then maybe try In Search of the Perfect Human Diet (2012) and avoid this schlock.

OK so I may be slightly biased as I am one of the featured people in the film but I attended the preview on Monday which was the first time I have seen any of the shot footage and I was really very impressed with the finished product.

I have to say the film has been shot and put together brilliantly and is a real credit to the dedication and time the team have put in. It's very informative with some great stories and inspiration for those looking to start following a Paleo Diet, those already doing so or anyone looking for interesting information on healthy eating and lifestyle choices.

Featuring some of the industries leading experts and people who have changed their lives for the better there is something for everyone and a real balance of experience and knowledge.

Well done guys, here is to the success of the project, it has been a pleasure being part of it and getting to know you all.

It would have been more informative if they would actually get into depth of what is the paleo diet than just brush upon it. Yeah I get these people feel great on it but to bore me for hours on it.,?! Hungry for change and Food matters were so good that it changed how I ate...this film not so much.

I am not A big fan of doc movies. But my friends wanted to watch the movie so I gave it a chance and I really became a big fan. It's a proper documentary. If you like health films, I recommend you to check out this movie. Very insightful on the paleo diet and great science to support it all.

Please note I have no distinct opinion of the diet itself, at least in a public forum. This is simply a review based around the information provided in the film.

The statistics and studies they provide are far less in number and detail than most documentaries. Think things like 'a study of health of those undertaking a four week paleo diet'. Obviously not the most robust research.

The experts aren't experts. Most documentaries provide experts whose pedigree and constitution are above reproach. A head of medicine at a hospital or a professor at a prestigious college. There are none here.

There are very few facts and figures on the healthy paleo people who are featured. Most documentaries, if not full disclosure will at least run down some key numbers to assist you in believing this is a legitimate way to live.

One woman is often referred to as an example of health although her health is not defined in any way except that she's not the size of a couch- her words. At this point she tells the viewer that she eats a lot of butter. Butter is not part of the paleo diet.

She then follows that by stating that she eats more of the animal which is better ethically and sustainably. I won't even touch on the sustainable issue.

As for ethical, I don't believe an animal who lives in a 3x6' pen and receives a bolt through the head cares if you eat the whole animal or if it is ground up and fed to other animals.

I may as well go outside and put more air in my tires. The resulting gain in mileage should help offset global warming.

In short I couldn't find any redeeming qualities for this documentary other than it looks professional.

This is an unscientific joke of a movie. If you compare their "evidence" with the evidence of movies like "What The Health", "Forks over Knives" and "Cowspiracy" - then you will know why this movie and its message is not to be taken seriously. It is a seriously biased piece of propaganda to keep killing animals for food and make people sick and dependent on chemical medication longterm. Because those are billion dollar industries which do everything in their power to not go under. Dont be fooled and be aware of the brainwashing.