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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 7, 2008
Pros: Great movie and great acting!
Cons: Nothing
Summary: John Q was released in 2002. I bought this movie after I had seen it. I really like Denzel Washington. He’s my favorite actor and this movie is actually my favorite Denzel Washington movie. The Archibald family John Q (Quincy) ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 10, 2004
Pros: Mostly everthing, Denzel's performance, the message about
corrupt health care system
Cons: Yeah it's over the top in some areas, but still a must view.
Summary: Jon Q directed by Nick Cassavetes was an amazing, engrossing film from 2002. Denzel Washington gives us another Academy Award nominated performance just like in “Training Day”, “Philadelphia” , and “Glory”. Denzel plays a working joe named John Q whose ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 1, 2003
Pros: Well written, great acting
Cons: It makes you ask yourself when this will happen for real.
Summary: A happy family - poor, but happy. It's hard for John to make ends meet - his hours at the plant have been cut back and though his wife is working, they still have to pick and choose what bills to pay. As if that is not enough, John's son passes out whil ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 1, 2003
Pros: This movie keeps you guessing
Cons: You may have to watch it again to understand a scene of the movie
Summary: I had the pleasure of viewing this DVD the other night and I must say that I was deeply impressed. The movie is about a father who vows to get his son a heart transplant no matter how extreme of lengths taken. This movie reveals some hidden truths about ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 16, 2003
Pros: Has something for everyone
Cons: Doesn't show the complete ending- wish I knew how long he got.
Summary: This movie really is an eye opener. A great suspense movie with all aspects. It has something for all. It definately has that of a love film and a tear jerker yet is animated enough for those who like action. I was a little disappointed that the ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 24, 2003
Pros: Love shines through the darkest clouds
Cons: Insurance is not as great as we thought.
Summary: This is one of the best movies that I have seen in a long time. John Q is about a boy who develops a medical condition that will require a major surgery for him to survive. At first the family has no worries about the surgery because they have health ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 29, 2002
Pros: Action packed, suspenseful, true to life! Excellent film!
Cons: Must use criminal behavior to achieve goals.
Summary: I must say that John Q is one of the best movies that I have seen in a really long time. Maybe this is because I have been there and done that and know what it's like to be refused essential health care services. Some people really would not believe ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 28, 2002
Pros: This movie is realistic, deep and capturing.
Cons: It's a shame every movie produced is not as powerful as this one.
Summary: If the Oscar Academy Awards Organization gave Denzel Washington an Oscar for "Training Day", then he's definitely going to rack up for "John Q". I'm a 25 year old female that has watched her share of movies and this I can honestly say is the best I have ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 26, 2002
Pros: Denzel Washington
Cons: John's wife
Summary: John Q was a great movie about a father that was down on his luck a la working class America. Cut backs on his hours at work result in adjustments in his health insurance policy. John's son falls ill and dad is forced to fight the "powers that be" ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 17, 2002
Pros: The plot was very original.
Cons: Nothing worth mentioning.
Summary: In the film John Q, John Quincy Archibald (Denzel Washington) is a blue-collar working man in Chicago. His family is in serious financial trouble, which is only made worse when his young son, Mikey, collapses at a local little league game, and later to ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 15, 2002
Pros: One of the best movies Denzel Washington has made!!
Cons: none!!
Summary: One of the reason I enjoyed this movie was because my favorite actor-Denzel Washington was in it. This had to be a hard role for him,having children of his own and all.It made you see that when you love someone-nothing is to much to sacrifice-including ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 25, 2002
Pros: good story, fine acting, suspenseful
Cons: a little predictable
Summary: If you are looking for a quality movie, you can start by looking at who is in the film. There are some actors and actresses that are very discerning in the roles they take, and will only take on projects that meet their own strict personal criteria. ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 24, 2002
Pros: The plot, the acting, the overall feel of the movie
Cons: nothing
Summary: I don't know what everyone's talking about, this one was superb! It was compelling, a little funny and Denzel Washington was brilliant! It sheds light on the reality of healthcare in the U.S.
Unfortunatly this is the nature of H.M.O.'s and I ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 20, 2002
Pros: excellent acting in main and supporting roles
Cons: when the hostages were being released it was choppy for a few seconds
Summary: In John Q a father went to desperate lengths to help his son who needed a heart transplant. The first scene there is a woman driving down the road and is hit by a truck, this at first seemed to be an irelevant scene but this scene was very important ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 20, 2002
Pros: Cast, Acting, Plot, and only pg-13.
Cons: None
Summary: Excellent movie! I went to see this movie with the full intention of see a good movie! I was not let down. Denzel does a great job of telling the unfortunate truth about this world.
I would recomend this movie to everyone I see, because it ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 19, 2002
Pros: This movie is the voice of the "have nots" of health insurance.
Cons: There were none.
Summary: John Q. is a drama that is not only entertaining, but bears a serious message directed at all Health Maintenance Organizations.
It is quite obvious that the writer of this film has had some personal experiences with HMOs. He also managed to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 18, 2002
Pros: Story, Intense Drama, Some Humor
Cons: Could have had less bad language
Summary: This is a movie I have heard little about, but when a friend asked me to go see it with them, I immediate went and researched the story about John Q. What I came up with was quite a surprise, so I agreed to see it. Well, I will say that I wasnt ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 18, 2002
Pros: Superb acting from the start and a brilliant underlying message make this film a winner.
Cons: Poorly written score and a little predictable sometimes, but not enough to ruin the experience.
Summary: Synopsis
The film John Q is the story of John Quincy Archibald (Denzel Washington) and the desperate measures he takes to try and save the life of his dying son. From the first minutes of the film, we are shown the strong bond and ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 17, 2002
Pros: Denzel, family values
Cons: Hecht
Summary: Although John Q has flaws in its casting and plot, the family values that John Q his wife and son display during the film as worth the time and money (one of the few films recently that I didn't need popcorn or soda to pass the time - I was glued to my ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 16, 2002
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
Summary: If your son was on the hospital bed, dying, and the insurance company won't pay for a crucial heart transplant, what would you do?
Denzel Washington plays John Q. Archibald, a Chicago factory worker struggling to make end's meet. He can't ... read more
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