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Description: Genre: Comedy / Theatrical Release: 1998 / Director: Tom Shadyac / Actors: Robin Williams, Daniel London ... / DVD ... more
Patch Adams (DVD) ... released 08 September, 2003 at Universal Pictures UK / Features of the DVD: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen / 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

Newest Review: ... ultimately his aim was to put smiles on faces along the way to getting better. The film stars the lovable Robin Williams as ... more

 ... Patch. As I have just said in another review, I find Williams so likable as a person because he is so gentle and yet expresses so much on his face and with his body. He is disarming and likable, and those are perfect qualities for this role. This is a funny film, occasionally bending towards adult humour although most is suitable for the family. Apart from the humour, there are moments of intense sadness, and finally a love story (massive age-gap makes it a bit unbelievable mind). Still, the clever mix of so many diff...more

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Crowned Review Patch Adams (DVD): A spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down (1219 words)
by - written on 05/04/07 (Very useful, 321 readings)
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>>>> Synopsis Having institutionalised himself with suicidal depression, Hunter ‘Patch’ Adams (Robin Williams) discover his real calling in life when his ability to make the other patients laugh helps lift them from their depressed state. Having left the institution and enrolled at a medical institution in the hope of becoming a doctor, he soon realises that the staid, impersonal approach of his tutors is not what he wants. Trying the patience of his superiors as he brings his own brand of anarchic humour to the hospital wards, it looks likely that he will never be allowed to qualify as a doctor and fulfil his ...  Read the complete review

wampyrii
Premium Review A Heads Up For The Medical Profession (1409 words)
by - written on 20/03/02 (Very useful, 638 readings)
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Watching the new Kevin Kostner movie Dragonfly reminded me of this one by the same directed Tom Shadyac. Shadyac directed Ace Ventura back in the time when Jim Carey was funny but since then has gone on to do little which is particularly noteworthy - much which will be hanging around the bargain buckets. When he directs comedy it appears he does so well, but his forays into more serious film-making are at best clumsy and at worse insulting. Dragonfly marks the pinnacle of his intelligence insulting run of movies, whilst this one merely falls into the category of 'manipulative melodrama'. Some people of course like this kind of thing, and its release was ...  Read the complete review

northernalex
Premium Review Patch Adams (DVD): Spead a little happiness (378 words)
by - written on 13/07/01 (Very useful, 62 readings)
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This is really a feel good movie. Fantastic if you are feeling a little bit down. To be honest, even though the critics slated this film, I still really enjoyed it. The plot is very simple. Basically its about a real guy who after admiting himself to a mental hospital, decided that he wants to help people. He wants to make a difference to other people's lives, to touch people, so he decides (dispite being in his late 20's) to go to medical school to become a doctor. Now the film is set in the 60's where Dr's were very straight laced and authoritairan (well they havnt changed that much really have they). Patch decides that he want to treat patients as people, ...  Read the complete review

SimonCook
Premium Review A touching true story that is funny and inspirational (609 words)
by - written on 24/06/01 (Very useful, 119 readings)
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Robin Williams, more commonly known for his humorous movies (such as Mrs Doubtfire or Good Morning Vietnam) stars in a wonderful movie, that although it is a comedy, touches many millions of people around the world. Based on a true story this movie is sentimental and sad. The movie is about real life and as such makes you realize just how lucky you are. The Plot --- ---- Patch Adams is one of life’s drifters. Although he is essentially a genius, his lack of direction and depressions has left him in a mental institution as he drifts through life. After being released he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will lead to fulfillment. He ...  Read the complete review

angusreid
Premium Review Patch Adams (DVD): Humour, the best medicine (777 words)
by - written on 09/06/01 (Very useful, 93 readings)
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Movies and television as a whole, seems to be veering towards a depressive void, rather than entertaining. Maybe this is a personal view rather than general consensus, but all you need to do is look at the ratings for shows like Eastenders and you may agree I have a slight argument here. Patch Adams sums up the entire state of the Hierarchy of the old school tie attitude, and how god like syndrome can easily creep into your life. For those who have never seen the film, here is a brief insight. Hunter “Patch” Adams is a true story based on his own life. Patch, as he prefers to be called, submits himself to a mental ...  Read the complete review

 
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