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| Movie Review: Sicko Alternate Title: Our National Shame
Story: Michael Moore
is a national treasure. Yes, he is annoying at times and he is not the
image we like to think is America (but puhleeze - have you looked at
your neighbors?) but he is brave, bold and tackles issues that normally
would make you leave a room out of boredom or a what can I do about
it shrug of the shoulders. As writer, producer and director Moore takes
on our terminally ill US health care system. He focus' on the 250 million
of us who DO have health care and how we are all one step away from
the next claim denial if we actually get really sick. Getting sick (and
the accumulating co-pays and deductibles) leads to more bankruptcies
than anything else in our very wounded nation. He lasers in on several individuals who have
been the victims of this bogus fiefdom and compares our system with
other countries such as Canada, France and Britain. Why don't we fix
our health care system and how we got to this macabre state is covered
in the Michael Moore easy to understand pop culture format that he had
used in his previous films. This film is compelling cinema and I prescribe
it for everyone. Along with that Lobo scrip is a suggestion that we
take it to the streets and demand a National System for every single
person in this vast and wealthy land of ours. Oh yes, and as Michael Moore prescribes that
we all eat our fruits and vegetables and go take a walk. Acting: It is a documentary so it is not applicable. Predilection: I applaud Moore's films and his unique
bravery.
Critters: Dogs and cats.
Blatant Product Placement: Cigna, Humana, Kaiser,
Blue Cross and Blue Shield are just some of the companies who I am sure
would rather not be mentioned in this film.
Soundtrack: Amusing
Theater Audience: A handful of under-insured and
frightened Americans.
Sappy Factor: 0
Quirky Meter: 0
Squirm Scale: 2
Tissue Usage: I welled up a few times.
Oscar Worthy: Yes
Soap Box: There is so much to say on this topic but
Moore says it all better than I could ever do. I will pay an outrageous
$8000 in Health Insurance this year and pray that I don't get sick.
Aurgh!
Nit Picking: It could have been edited down to 100
minutes.
Big Screen or Rental: Support Moore and see it on
the big screen. To see his other films please rent: Fahrenheit 9/11,
Bowling for Columbine, The Big One, Canadian Bacon, Roger & Me
Length: It was two hours for me and about 90 minutes
for my movie buddy who fell asleep during the whole segment on Cuba.
LOBO HOWLS: 8
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