Sicko Review

[darklinensuit]

(Sorry if there is another thread about this - I don't see one.)

I saw it today on the recommendation of my parents - My dad is a pharmacist who hates going to the movies (and has gone to only one other in the last 20+ years), but he really liked this one.
I recommend it as well. Not quite as funny as Roger and Me, IMO, but certainly a subject that is long overdue in mainstream film. My only problem is that I had already seen about five clips on various previews, TV shows, and article references, but that's not the film's fault, I guess. A few parts are sappy, but others are affecting. As with any MM film, it tends to be one-sided, but in this case I can't say to be terribly bothered by that.
Maybe seeing this will actually prompt Americans to action on this shameful business, but I am pessimistic.
Cool soundtrack, too.
The reference to the website about Canadians in the closing credits is worth sticking around for, BTW. (I won't spoil it for you.)
Has anybody else seen this movie yet?

- Jake

[shebop]

Saw it - loved it - but it sure is frustrating.......
Loved Cat Stevens on the soundtrack!

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

The reference to the website about Canadians in the closing credits is worth sticking around for, BTW. (I won't spoil it for you.)

- Jake

I was planning on going to see it anyway, but now you have piqued my curiosity even more (and thanks for not spoiling it I love MM movies. I have them all on dvd. They're always entertaining and more importantly, very informative.

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

I was planning on going to see it anyway, but now you have piqued my curiosity even more (and thanks for not spoiling it I love MM movies. I have them all on dvd. They're always entertaining and more importantly, very informative.

THERESA! i miss you, canadian

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by carrie721

THERESA! i miss you, canadian

HEY BABE!!! How are you? Thought I'd crawl out of my cave and come visit the Ledge for abit

[carrie721]

Originally Posted by bikerchic

HEY BABE!!! How are you? Thought I'd crawl out of my cave and come visit the Ledge for abit

i'm fiiiiiiine, i was actually just in toronto last month but i didn't have time to visit i'm hoping to make it up there once more this summer so maybe we can plan something i need more whiskey sours from the old nick how've you been? how's the biz?

[bikerchic]

Originally Posted by carrie721

i'm fiiiiiiine, i was actually just in toronto last month but i didn't have time to visit i'm hoping to make it up there once more this summer so maybe we can plan something i need more whiskey sours from the old nick how've you been? how's the biz?

Biz is good. Motorcycle season is in full swing, so we're really busy So you were up here last month. Just can't stay away from us wonderful Canadians, eh We DEFINITELY will have to get together, when you come up next time! Maybe that crazy buffalo woman will come too

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

(Sorry if there is another thread about this - I don't see one.)

I saw it today on the recommendation of my parents - My dad is a pharmacist who hates going to the movies (and has gone to only one other in the last 20+ years), but he really liked this one.
I recommend it as well. Not quite as funny as Roger and Me, IMO, but certainly a subject that is long overdue in mainstream film. My only problem is that I had already seen about five clips on various previews, TV shows, and article references, but that's not the film's fault, I guess. A few parts are sappy, but others are affecting. As with any MM film, it tends to be one-sided, but in this case I can't say to be terribly bothered by that.
Maybe seeing this will actually prompt Americans to action on this shameful business, but I am pessimistic.
Cool soundtrack, too.
The reference to the website about Canadians in the closing credits is worth sticking around for, BTW. (I won't spoil it for you.)
Has anybody else seen this movie yet?

- Jake

It's not out in Italy yet, I'm looking forward to see it.

Romy

[danax6]

I just watched this. Though I was already aware of the differences between the American and European health care systems, I was still stunned by some of the things I saw in this movie. Some parts were entirely too sappy for me, some parts a little farfetched, some parts definitely exaggerated (I mean, France is great and all, but it's not the big picnic like it was portrayed in the movie), but I guess what it came down to in the end was the absolute truth. If I were to live in the US I'd live in constant fear also.

[David]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Has anybody else seen this movie yet?

I'm eager to see this movie. I'll wait until it's on disc & then rent it. Health insurance issues among my family, co-workers & acquaintances are the root of much violent disagreement.

[Serrart]

I've seen it on Friday, it was absolutely great, probably my favourite among his films after Roger & Me. Moore showed a deep humanity absent from some of his previous films talking of such a difficult subject.
It was heartbreaking though, honestly I don't know how US citizens can stand this situation.

My kudos to Cuban doctors who cured the 9/11 volunteers. Obviously it was also an operation of image but at least those people are better now.

Romy

P.S Right now I'm watching Spike Lee's documentary on Katrina... a real masterpiece.