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Summary: Williams is annoying
Review: Robin Williams is more annoying than funny in this torture fest of over sentimentalism. The corniest scene was when he read poetry in front of the coffin. I felt like puking rather than crying. Then he sees a butterfly and life is all fine and dandy.
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Summary: insulting
Review: I usually dont write reviews, but when I came across this movie I could not resist. This is one of the worst movies I have ever sat through. The way this story is put forth is just way too far fetched and almost insulting. There is a very one sided view of Patch's "battle" against the hospital put forth here as well. What I really dont know is how one of the previous reviewers was able to watch the movie THREE times. This is pure garbage.
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Summary: Inspiring Gem that Dazzles in the Light of the Human Spirit
Review: This is a movie for anyone who has broken out of the box of convention, is in the process of doing so, or dreams about the possibilty. For me, it is the story of a nearly broken spirit who finds his calling burried in the depths of his pain. Iconoclastic, he brightens his light (and his vision)as he holds true to his essence, refusing to be pulled back into the trap of convention, conformity and mediocrity that so dampen the human spirit. Patch Adams is a contemporary tale of the heroic journey, the journey every soul longs to make and so few do. The central theme is simply of a man who wants to help others (through medicine) and finds his own quirky way of doing so... and sticks to it in the face of fear and opposition. It is a Love story that even has a little romance, not to mention a good dose of humor. While this movie is uplifting, an inspiring gem that dazzles in the light of the human spirit, it may be upsetting for those who feel comfortable within the trap of conformity. Good! It may loosen the foundation that yields lives of "quiet desparation," as Thoreau wrote so many years ago. Imagine someone who wasn't afraid of himself or anyone else, someone who meets people where they are, who truly cares and wants to help, who holds everyone as able, and who is willing to speak his mind and follow his heart. Imagine what it would be to have someone like that in our lives. This is Patch Adams. Perhaps there are cinematic quibbles one could make. Perhaps the movie makers took license in the telling of a true story. None of this is important. The importance is a message of freedom, empowerment and love. A message about the strength of the human spirit told with humor and gentless. There are few movies I'd watch a second time, far fewer I'd purchase. This is one of them.
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Summary: Evil Dr. Mork Kill World!
Review: I already had opinions about Mr. Williams (and his sickness that people misinterpret as humor), but I made a point to watch this "movie" three times before drawing any conclusions. Fairness is an essential part of who Como is. My conclusion is that if Mr. Williams were really a doctor he would be smart enough to know that it is futile to try to kill the world with his movies. But, in my humility, Mr. Williams is doing an ok job at it. During my second viewing, I ruined my new leather sofa with glass shards from my popcorn bowl...but these are pointless details. I simply ask: Why does Robin Williams want to kill the world with this relentless attack of disease-spore "movies"? In case I haven't made myself clear--and Como isn't always clear--I didn't like this "movie", nor it's disease. I give one star to this movie in the hope that the star will soon become a black hole. But that's Como!
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Summary: Criticizes an institution it barely understands
Review: The central message and theme of this movie is true...Doctors should care about their patients, but the movie chooses to attack many practices and institutions in the medical profession that are there for good reasons, or are not within the individual doctor's ability to fix such as the HMO/insurance problem. It is a fundamental dogma of western medicine for a doctor to never supercede a patient's wish to privacy, something that Patch decides to ignore. While in the case of the movie, it works for the audience, in real life a doctor legally, ethically and morally should never ever have that right. Other problems I had with the movie 1) Patch suprisingly scares a patient on intensive care (he could've killed the patient) 2) Patch steals medical supplies from a hospital 3)Patch's girlfriend dies because Patch chose to ignore some medical practices which he and the movie scorns such as background checks and patient histories 4) There are many recorded cases of Doctors becoming emotionally close to their patients => in many cases violating a patient's peace of mind should the relationship go awry. This is an issue the movie chooses to ignore. 5) Patch greets a medical conference with 2 giant ladies legs leading to large double doors in the center of them. While this maybe funny @ a fraternity party, it isn't appropriate for a team of gynecologists, many of which have patients dying and suffering gratuitous gynecological pain. Not something to not take seriously. 6) Patch, in an attempt to garner humor makes fun of a schizophrenic patient who's arm is pointing upwards. This ridicule could actually deepen the patient's schizophrenic withdrawal from reality. While this movie garnered many laughs and warm emotions from most of the audience who does not understand the institution, as a medical student and hopeful future doctor, I wish it took a more serious and open minded view on the practices it chose to attack. Robin Williams' movie AWAKENINGS is a better movie that does just that. Other than that, this movie is just way too predictable.
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Summary: if you don't see it, you won't die!
Review: I wouldn't really say that it would be a tragedy if you didn't see it, but try if possible. It was crass, funny, heartwarming, and obnoxious. Robin Williams does well in his part as Hunter "Patch" Adams. My favorite parts were "and my report will read IDGRA" and him with the skeleton "do I look thin to you?" See this movie if you can.
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Summary: TRANSFORMS ME INTO A BUTTERFLY TOO!
Review: This is a true story of a depressed man who chooses to rise above his own needs and instead dedicate his life to helping others. By doing so he discovers true happiness. Patch (Robin Williams) becomes a better, stronger, and more joyful person through his understanding of Compassion. This movie can teach us so much if we will allow it. If you are sad or hurting please watch this movie! Laughter is indeed the best medicine! One of my favorite scenes is the gynecology convention that Patch oversees--hiliarious! But this movie to me will always be about Compassion and the Power of our Spirit to Overcome Anything. "Patch Adams" has all the emotion a movie can hold. I highly recommend this movie! Let it transform you into a butterfly too! (Once you see the movie you will understand what this means.)
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Summary: Gag me.
Review: This is the sappiest, most manipulative movie I can recall seeing. It's predictable in every way. The people involved in making this movie bent over backwards to make this film so appealing to the mainstream that it lacks any true conviction. Everything is a device, even to the point where at two places towards the end of the movie it defies logic. I'm sure this movie will appeal to the diehard fan of sentimental movies, and to the diehard fan of Robin Williams. I, however, would much prefer something real.
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Summary: Another Truly Touching Film
Review: This is a great movie. I loved it because it had Robin Williams in it and even though it was a very serious movie, he added a touch of class and humor to it. I think this is one of the most serious films he's ever done and this is a great movie to see if you haven't seen it already.
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Summary: A Painful Movie
Review: Without a doubt, Patch Adams is one of the most excruciatingly painful movies in recent memory. It should actually feature a warning label for anyone whose blood-sugar level is already high enough. I felt a veritable toothache during many of the scenes in which Robin Williams, who is by now too far gone to realize when he's being insufferable, tries to cheer up terminally ill patients. I would have died gladly after one of his performances, if only to guarantee the impossibility of an encore! Williams is on a downward slope lately, what with What Dreams May Come, Jacob the Liar and this monstrosity. I see a terrific future in standup for this guy.
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