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Patch Adams [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC) starring: Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton directed by: Tom Shadyac |
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 Binding: DVD EAN: 9780783234991 Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen ISBN: 0783234996 Label: Universal Home Video Manufacturer: Universal Home Video Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Universal Home Video Region Code: 1 Release Date: June 11, 2002 Running Time: 115 minutes Studio: Universal Home Video Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 1998 Sales Rank: 68577 MPN: MCAD20629D Related Items:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: Patch Adams raises two schools of thought: there are those who are inspired by the true story of a troubled man who finds happiness in helping others--a man set on changing the world and who may well accomplish the task. And then there are those who feel manipulated by this feel-good story, who want to smack the young medical student every time he begins his silly antics. Staving off suicidal thoughts, Hunter Adams commits himself into a psychiatric ward, where he not only garners the nickname "Patch" but learns the joy in helping others. To this end, he decides to go to medical school, where he clashes with the staid conventions of the establishment as he attempts to inject humour and humanity into his treatment of the patients ("We need to start treating the patient as well as the disease", he declares throughout the film). Robin Williams, in the title role, is as charming as ever, although someone should tell him to broaden his range--the ever-cheerful, do-gooder à la Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society is getting a little old. His sidekick Truman (Daniel London) steals the show with his gawky allure and eyebrows that threaten to overtake his lean face--he seems more real, which is odd considering that Patch Adams does exist and this film is based on his life. Monica Potter is the coolly reluctant love interest and she makes the most of her one-dimensional part. While moments of true heartfelt emotion do come through, the major flaw of this film is that the good guys are just so gosh-darn good and the bad ones are just big meanies with no character development. Patch Adams, though, does provide the tears, the giggles and the kooky folks who will keep you smiling at the end. --Jenny Brown Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Deplorable Mawkish to the point of being gruesome, each scene without exception is sunk by a tidal wave of faux sentimentality. The script is awful, the characters feeble. Utterly painful. Rating:  - Brilliant Fun!I had the chance a few years ago to purchase the book on Patch Adams' life, took time to read it and enjoyed every second, but it was probably the hardest book I have ever tried to read. Filled with medical terminology that uses up every letter in the alphabet in each word, it was a chore at times. I am after all, no doctor!!! Thank God that this film was not that difficult. In essence, what they have done is base the story on the book, but in usual Hollywood fashion, have added that huge dollop of fun and entertainment in order to show the story to a wider audience. I have always been a fan of Robin Williams since seeing a live show of stand up on TV and have enjoyed most of his films as he has made them, with the ... Read More: Rating: - PAINFULMy friend Olly didn't like this film. I thought it certainly wasn't Robin's best (doesn't compare to Dead Poets'). In fact, it was quite painful indeed. It was insulting to patients, doctors and psychos. It was also factually incorrect. Please. Don't. Rating:  - Sappy at times but crosses the rampA movie the cynics love to hate, "Patch Adams" has its sappy and manipulative aspects, but it is also good-hearted, innocent and entertaining. Certainly not the worst of Robin Williams' roles, but not one of his best, either. I recommend that cynics avoid this movie at all costs, because you will despise it. However, for those without a cynical bone in their body, you may really enjoy this. There are some very moving moments, although the film requires a strong suspension of disbelief and a willingness to be emotionally manipulated by the story. Overall, I liked the movie very much (there are many moments of laughter and tears). Rating: - one of the best of all timethis is without a doubt the best robin williams film i have ever seen. it is like the character of patch adams was created for robin williams he has the most amazingly warm and friendly face, which if you watch the film you will find out is exactly what the character needs to bring him to life. i know the film is based on a true story and that makes it even more wonderful. there are so many contrasts of emotions in this film that it just maked it utterly stupendiously brilliant. the acting is amazing the screenplay is fantastic and the directing captures the mood perfectly for each scene. i cant tell you anymore other than to watch the film is to enjoy the film |
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