John Q. (2002) Reviews
- Starring:
- Denzel Washington, Robert Duvall, (more)
- Director(s):
- Nick Cassavetes
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Drama
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful As usual, Denzel Washington gave a heart-felt and wonderful performance. His character's passion and integrity are to be applauded. His wife should have been booed. In real life, I am not sure he ... Read More As usual, Denzel Washington gave a heart-felt and wonderful performance. His character's passion and integrity are to be applauded. His wife should have been booed. In real life, I am not sure he would have gotten away with it, though. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful I LOVE Denzel Washington and will watch him almost anything, which is why I saw this film. The premise of a frustrated father doing everything he can to get his son proper health care is great, ... Read More I LOVE Denzel Washington and will watch him almost anything, which is why I saw this film. The premise of a frustrated father doing everything he can to get his son proper health care is great, however this film just paints as Denzel's character as naive, and quite frankly, really really stupid. I found the writing and the character's actions to be almost insulting. The acting of the wife is even more insulting. The actress who play's Denzel's wife seriously needs to go back to acting school. Don't waste your time on this Denzel film, rent Malcolm X or if you like the mindless but entertaining action film, rent Deja Vu or Man on Fire. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful The story, message, pacing and acting in this movie are perfect. A truly moving picture in many ways. That said, prepare for some depression when reality hits as this movie presents just one of many ... Read More The story, message, pacing and acting in this movie are perfect. A truly moving picture in many ways. That said, prepare for some depression when reality hits as this movie presents just one of many insufficienies of our health care system. To get the most out of it, I also highly recommend watching the Extras somewhat hidden on this disc, especially "Fighting for care". If everyone's priority were promoting health -- from demoting unhealthy foods, overwork & stress, unhealthy work environments & practices to promoting a healthy, balanced lifestyle and excellent care for those of us that were born with health defects, incur accidents or unexpectedly fall victim to a disease, a story like this would turn into pure entertainment, as we'd all and always care. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful This is the first review that I have ever written. I'm only writing it because I was so disappointed with this movie. I was embarrassed that I made my wife sit through it. Until this movie, I had ... Read More This is the first review that I have ever written. I'm only writing it because I was so disappointed with this movie. I was embarrassed that I made my wife sit through it. Until this movie, I had only seen Denzel in good movies or at least pretty good movies but this movie was awful. The writing was on par with an after-school special. I know these people can act; they just were not given the opportunity to do so. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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