There's much more than meets the eye when exploring the wild story of the National Enquirer and its colorful owner, Generoso Pope, Jr. The wacky, omnipresent tabloid has long been the butt of jokes, but it's influence on contemporary media practices is palpable, and its origin story positively epic.

But, under the guidance of director Ric Burns, Emmy-award winning filmmaker (and collaborator with brother Ken), the film style and story seem to be a mismatch. Told in very traditional Burnsian style (talking heads, slow pans over photographs), this execution doesn't serve the potential promised by "Enquiring Minds: The Untold Story of the Man Behind the National Enquirer."

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