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This is a film that follows the heart wrenching story of a family living in poverty. They find their lives get turned around when their son, Michael, suffers from heart complications. His father, John Quincy Archibald, finds himself facing the troubling world of HMO health insurance and no promised coverage. Facing his son's death he decides to take healthcare into his own hands. He holds the hospital's emergency ward hostage until his son's name is placed on a receipt's list for a new heart.I caught this film while going through the cable channels, and decided to watch it. This is a very deep dramatic film with an equally deep storyline. It was directed by Nick Cassavetes. It is meant to be a controversial film that makes an impact on its audience. It is made for a wide audience, but its not for everyone. There isn't much character development among all the character's because the script is mostly focused on the problem of health insurance among people living in poverty, and how hospital's have become corrupt with greed. It is well edited, and well directed for telling this heartfelt story. The actor's give a powerful performance in this political film. Since it is a political film it is centered only around the main statement.
Denzel Washington, John Q, gives an amazing performance in this film. He pulls the audience deep into the story, and makes you cheer for him. His performance makes the character seem more real to audiences. However, there are moments when his performance can be too powerful. It goes against the repetitive script. Kimberly Elise plays the role of Denise Archibald. She is amazing in the supporting role for this film. Even though she spends most of the film crying and screaming, the performance is truly heartfelt. The cast of the few hostages are unique in simplicity. They add to the films stories political statement.
I give this film a 10 out of 10 stars! Its rare to find a film that makes a statement while having so much heart. It has a great cast, and a great emotional story. Granted is made for a certain audience, and there isn't a lot of character development, it is still a story that needed to be told. The script can be repetitive since it only revolves around the political statement. It was a film that I greatly enjoyed.
Answer to last blog: Actress Emma Stone starred in the 2009 comedy Zombieland.
Que: What other film did actress Kimberly Elise have a leading role in?
Diary of a Mad Black Woman
I Can Do Bad All by Myself
Jumping the Broom
Soul Food
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