John Q
Directed by: Nick Cassavetes
Starring: Denzel Washington, Robert Duval, Ray Liotta, Eddie Griffin
Rated: PG-13 violence, language, and intense thematic elements
It's the story of a man doing whatever it takes to save his son. Scratch that. It's a movie about why we need universal health care. That's right, there is nothing in the subtext of Nixk Cassavetes' movie which follows John Q Public (I mean Archibald) who takes over a hospital wing by force to save his son's life. The great Denzel Washington plays the troubled father brilliantly, bringing a serious tone to the film. However, when the rest of the motley crew of hostages enter the film, the movie becomes silly and dismal. (What the heck is Eddie Griffin doing in this film?) Even Robert Duvall is out of sync, and the film starts to feel like a bad TV show rather than a blockbuster film. Considering the movie attempts to tackle a social issue by pure pathos, this is a fatal flaw to the movie that no doctor can save.
Starring: Denzel Washington, Robert Duval, Ray Liotta, Eddie Griffin
Rated: PG-13 violence, language, and intense thematic elements
It's the story of a man doing whatever it takes to save his son. Scratch that. It's a movie about why we need universal health care. That's right, there is nothing in the subtext of Nixk Cassavetes' movie which follows John Q Public (I mean Archibald) who takes over a hospital wing by force to save his son's life. The great Denzel Washington plays the troubled father brilliantly, bringing a serious tone to the film. However, when the rest of the motley crew of hostages enter the film, the movie becomes silly and dismal. (What the heck is Eddie Griffin doing in this film?) Even Robert Duvall is out of sync, and the film starts to feel like a bad TV show rather than a blockbuster film. Considering the movie attempts to tackle a social issue by pure pathos, this is a fatal flaw to the movie that no doctor can save.
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