Ben
Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì
John Q. seems an appeal for universal health care through a severe
manipulation of audience emotion by creating a ‘what if’ scenario and
then supplies that feel good conclusion that seems meant to cinch the knot of how
the audience should feel about universal health care. That apparent strong agenda takes it
out of the realm of pure entertainment. Before
watching, it’s good to do some research on America’s health care options during
the time this film was made. The movie, overall, is tense, engaging, and well-written.
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Storyline
A man does everything he can to preserve his
son’s life.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director
Nick Cassavetes for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Mark Burg and Oren
Koules for making the film possible. John Archibald (Denzel Washington), Denise
Archibald (Kimberly Elise), Michael Archibald (Daniel Smith), Dr. Raymond
Turner (James Woods), Rebecca Payne (Anne Heche), Lieutenant Frank Grimes
(Robert Duvall), Chief Gus Monroe (Ray Liotta), Lester Matthews (Eddie
Griffin), Mitch Quigley (Shawn Hatosy), Jimmy Palumbo (David Thornton), Gina
Palumbo (Laura Harring), Max Conlin (Ethan Suplee), Steve Maguire (Kevin
Connolly), Tuck Lampley (Paul Johansson), Julie Byrd (Heather Wahlquist), and
Miriam Smith (Troy Breyer).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. This movie is good drama,
especially for the audience who loves an inspiring film. Denzel Washington has most of the camera. The movie could be classified as a one-man role that, due to the level of emotion that needs to be pulled, would be an exhausting character to interpret well. Be assured that there is no lack in Washington's acting ability here.
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