Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Name: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead
Genre: Documentary
Released: April 1, 2011
Rating: 45

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Gravitas Ventures | Release Date: April 1, 2011

Summary: 100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe’s personal mission to regain his health. (Gravitas Ventures)

Director: Joe Cross

Genre(s): Documentary

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Frank Scheck

Mar 31, 2011

For all its aesthetic deficiencies and self-promotional aspects, it at least provides a valuable and important message. Read full review

Nick Schager

Mar 30, 2011

A gonzo, if somewhat gimmicky, approach to advocating healthy living; it's like Super Size Me in reverse. Read full review

Jeannette Catsoulis

Mar 31, 2011

Fat, Sick may be no great shakes as a movie, but as an ad for Mr. Cross's wellness program its now-healthy heart is in the right place. Read full review

Mark Holcomb

Mar 30, 2011

Virtually every documentary cliché from the past decade finds its way into this account of director Joe Cross's weight-loss odyssey, a retread-reversal of "Super Size Me" right down to the cheesy animation. Read full review

Ronnie Scheib

Mar 31, 2011

With Cross jump-starting others on a liquid road to health, this glorified infomercial could saturate latenight TV after its April 1 bow. Read full review

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Addoluciano

Jul 22, 2011

It seems most 'critics' reviews are from that of the overweight couch potatoe crowd disturbed by this man's dramatic transformation of health. While some parts seem somewhat cliche, it does carry and important message that most Americans could and should adapt. Eating right is moreIt seems most 'critics' reviews are from that of the overweight couch potatoe crowd disturbed by this man's dramatic transformation of health. While some parts seem somewhat cliche, it does carry and important message that most Americans could and should adapt. Eating right is more important than ever considering our current obesity rate and food options before us. This documentary was the first of it's kind to get me up and make a huge change in my health. I recomend this film to anyone who is, or knows anyone overweight.… Expand

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greenartisan

Jul 5, 2011

Call it autobiographical or self-promotional, its a healthy and timely reminder of how the source of good health lies in lifestyle and nature as opposed to being solely in technology or pharmaceuticals.

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stephen0983

Jan 15, 2012

I'm in the obese category myself, and suffer from sleep apnea because of it. This movie shows a dramatic increase in the well-being of two people in a couple months time. It attracts many because the weight loss was so drastic, I'd compare it to having gastric-bypass surgery, except,I'm in the obese category myself, and suffer from sleep apnea because of it. This movie shows a dramatic increase in the well-being of two people in a couple months time. It attracts many because the weight loss was so drastic, I'd compare it to having gastric-bypass surgery, except, without mutilating the stomach.
A few of the criticisms are true. One, the animation in the movie really is awful. The second one being he is promoting his website, I don't see that one as much. I've been on plenty of websites that want your money before they fork over anything and his is not one. I couldn't even tell you what they charge, as I never needed to go beyond the free recipes and simple juicing tips that are offered freely.
All in all, it's a story that hasn't been done before. It's an approach I had never heard of. The results speak for themselves. My main criticism of the movie is the animations and the fact there are no follow ups on their website to how the other actor in the film is doing, and his advice for people in similar situations.
Metacritic reviews were harsh on this one, but trust me it's only 95 minutes and offers a story on fasting which is basically never done.… Expand

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Tyranian

Apr 8, 2019

Quite entertaining doco about healthy living with a likeable lead and engaging message.

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McFeisty

Sep 11, 2016

Hate the whole premise of this 'documentary,' although he seems to have helped a couple people, I have to wonder how many people did he try to help and fail with, who didn't get into the film because of that failure? Self promotion, advertainment, not really worth watching.

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