Sicko
June 2007
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Bob Mondello
There's plenty of grandstanding, most of it very funny. And in this instance, all that sizzle is selling the steak.
David Fear
If Moore is using his aw-shucks attitude to articulate a collective anger with such far-reaching effectiveness, tolerating his shtick is the least we can do.
Lisa Schwarzbaum
If other countries can provide their people with universal health care, why can't we? If we can't, who are we?
Claudia Puig
Though the focus occasionally strays, the film emerges as a fascinating exploration and powerful indictment of a pressing national problem. This is Moore's biggest, best and most impassioned work.
Dave Calhoun
'Sicko' is a quieter, more focused and less feral beast than its predecessor, 'Fahrenheit 9/11', but that's not saying much.
Andrew Sarris
One may quibble with Mr. Moore's anecdotal oversimplifications and his xenophilic fantasies, but he has struck a socio-psychic nerve in the body politic, generating a feeling of outrage that seems to be reverberating in every theater.
Critic reviews
Bob Mondello
There's plenty of grandstanding, most of it very funny. And in this instance, all that sizzle is selling the steak.
David Fear
If Moore is using his aw-shucks attitude to articulate a collective anger with such far-reaching effectiveness, tolerating his shtick is the least we can do.
Lisa Schwarzbaum
If other countries can provide their people with universal health care, why can't we? If we can't, who are we?
Claudia Puig
Though the focus occasionally strays, the film emerges as a fascinating exploration and powerful indictment of a pressing national problem. This is Moore's biggest, best and most impassioned work.
Dave Calhoun
'Sicko' is a quieter, more focused and less feral beast than its predecessor, 'Fahrenheit 9/11', but that's not saying much.
Andrew Sarris
One may quibble with Mr. Moore's anecdotal oversimplifications and his xenophilic fantasies, but he has struck a socio-psychic nerve in the body politic, generating a feeling of outrage that seems to be reverberating in every theater.
Jonathan F. Richards
This is a movie to see in a theater. It'a group experience. All through the show you'll hear people laughing, crying, muttering, cheering, sighing, swearing, and gasping. And at the end, chances are they'll be on their feet applauding.
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Opened my eyes wide I recommend everyone in this nation should watch this movie they should make it a mandatory for high schools teenagers to watch this movie and learn what's really going on in life. This movie educated me on our Healthcare and how really messed up it is. I took it a step further and educated myself on the history of health insurance by reading the book The Deadly Spinn by Wendall Potter. I've become a big support for Obama care and have been educating my children, and family about health insurance.
Amazing, Amazing, Amazing! This is an incredible look into the United States healthcare system in comparison with other nations. I cannot believe how far behind we are.
TRUTH!!! Let's take a logical look at pharmaceutical companies. A. They are here to make money. B. If they cured people...they wouldn't make any money. If A and B then C. THEY AREN'T TRYING TO HELP YOU. In fact it's in their best interest to KEEP you sick and even invent new exciting disease and sickness that they can profit from. Everytime you take ANY of their drugs, from nasalnex to ibprofen your hurting your body. I stopped taking all drugs and even vaccinations 4 years ago and I swear I haven't been sick since.
Loved it! I did my own research after this and talked with people from other countries. I work in the healthcare industry. US system needs a major overhaul!
Loved Moore An amazing documentary that MANY can relate to!
Moore = Genius!! i too think everyone shuld sit dwn nd give this film a chance. rlly does open yur eyes nd mkes yur cranium want mre MOORE.. dnt get me wrong, i luv the country i was born in, nd the USA is still the best country on this earth, hands down, no questions askd. but we still hve flaws, tht Mr. moore has brought to the surface. so how bout we fix them?
A fantastic movie With both parents as doctors, I went into this movie expecting to disagree with everything it preached. I was very, very wrong
Eye opener Oh how true! This should open the eyes of all Americans! We have been blinded.
More from Moore A great documentary. Everyone should see this.
Strong medicine This documentary is a must-see for everyone.
Goos stuff The world really needs to see this. I never liked bush.
Cast and credits
| Actors | Michael Moore |
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
123 minutes
Rating
PG-13
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