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TonyS.Jun 29, 2007

I'm not surprised that most of the negative reviews failed to mention anything that takes place in the film. For once in a longtime Moore has made a Non-Partisan film. Even Fox News gave this film a rave review (Though maybe to proud to I'm not surprised that most of the negative reviews failed to mention anything that takes place in the film. For once in a longtime Moore has made a Non-Partisan film. Even Fox News gave this film a rave review (Though maybe to proud to post it here). I new our (America's) health care system was so poor...I didn't know it was that poor. I didn't know Cuba had free Heath Care. I didn't know that France had a free heath care system. The only problem I had with this film is that Moore sometimes tries to sneak in rehashed ideas from Fahrenheit 9/11. While Moore suffered a defeat after that film, I doubt it will be the case this time around.… Expand

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VaughanR.Jun 29, 2007

I am an American citizen and I have lived in Canada, the UK and the US. There is no doubt that the US health care system is in a state of moral crisis, or that Americans are being lied to about the care that citizens of other countries I am an American citizen and I have lived in Canada, the UK and the US. There is no doubt that the US health care system is in a state of moral crisis, or that Americans are being lied to about the care that citizens of other countries receive. Late in the film Moore asks the question "who are we." It is a good question to ask after the horrors that this film shows. The footage of a woman dumped by a hospital onto skid row, and seen wandering the street after she was pushed out of a cab, would move anyone. Reviews say this movie is funny and at times it is, but there were a lot of tears being shed by people all around me when I saw it. You really must see this movie.… Expand

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MikeS.Jun 29, 2007

This is the last time I pay to see a Michael Moore movie. I thought I might learn something; America just isn't that bad. With Moore, nothing is good enough. Not only is the glass half empty, it's the wrong color glass, the wrong This is the last time I pay to see a Michael Moore movie. I thought I might learn something; America just isn't that bad. With Moore, nothing is good enough. Not only is the glass half empty, it's the wrong color glass, the wrong size glass... don't waste your money or time.… Expand

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ShannonP.Jun 29, 2007

Moore does an excellent job in presenting a "big picture" of managed care: the basic problems and their origins. He also succeeds in making the viewer believe there may be alternatives that can work much better, as reflected in the Canadian, Moore does an excellent job in presenting a "big picture" of managed care: the basic problems and their origins. He also succeeds in making the viewer believe there may be alternatives that can work much better, as reflected in the Canadian, British, and French systems. He is covering so much territory, however, that the individual stories of patients affected by managed care are not fully developed to the point that the human cost can be fully felt or appreciated. The last part of the movie, connecting 911 with health care in Cuba, seems almost like a separate movie--but is nonetheless entertaining. Overall, although not a complete "artistic" triumph, and hardly "objective," this movie will likely have a much bigger long-term affect on public opinion and policy than Moore's prior efforts.… Expand

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SarahBJun 29, 2007

I am so thankful to live in a country with public health care, especially after seeing how little the American for-profit model does to care for its citizens. This is an important film that will hopefully provoke a long overdue dialogue on I am so thankful to live in a country with public health care, especially after seeing how little the American for-profit model does to care for its citizens. This is an important film that will hopefully provoke a long overdue dialogue on how America is failing its citizens where health is concerned.… Expand

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DustinB.Jun 29, 2007

Outstanding job of showing how backwards USA can be. Our country is being held hostage by big business, pharm companies are messing with our kids. Hopefully this will ignite a change, its powerful enough to do so.

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DimitriAJun 29, 2007

One of the richest countries in the world (America)has one of the WORST health care systems and Moore gives the American people the truth, and a moral wake up call for humanity. Everyone should see SiCKo. People that gave this a bad review One of the richest countries in the world (America)has one of the WORST health care systems and Moore gives the American people the truth, and a moral wake up call for humanity. Everyone should see SiCKo. People that gave this a bad review just don't like Moore period, and are extreme right wing crap of society. Moore asks a question should people be loosing there lives (or normal functions in life) because they can't afford health care? or better yet HAVE health care but not cover the diagnoses and treatment (because of someones color and/or past diseases). Every country should take care of their people! No Questions! SiCKo as well compares and contrasts America to other countries. In turn to question: What really is normal healthcare practices in other countries really would be a luxury for us Americans to have Health insurance is like a casino the house HAS TO WIN to make money, and thats by denying hundreds of thousands of people treatment, even if the outcome is death just to profit. Outrageous take on America, and the money hungry companies. Money truly is the root of all evil. American is not run BY and FOR the People its run by the government and companies that their only goal is to make money. Wake up! It's all just wrong!… Expand

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SaulRJun 29, 2007

I enjoyed this movie quite a bit because it speaks the truth. I didn't like Fahrenheit 9/11 at all, and after that movie I didn't like michael moore at all either, but after watching this it really redeems him. I find it funny that I enjoyed this movie quite a bit because it speaks the truth. I didn't like Fahrenheit 9/11 at all, and after that movie I didn't like michael moore at all either, but after watching this it really redeems him. I find it funny that all the zero's given on this site do not address the film but rather are personal insults on the man himself!… Expand

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JackB.Jun 29, 2007

These reviewers make my skin crawl, but I'm just so freakin' thankful I'm not one of them. I listened to reviews of people who have actually seen the film. Ignore the angry folks who only manage to tear themselves away from These reviewers make my skin crawl, but I'm just so freakin' thankful I'm not one of them. I listened to reviews of people who have actually seen the film. Ignore the angry folks who only manage to tear themselves away from Fox News long enough to write a review on metacritic, but not quite long enough to open their eyes about...well...apparently anything. However, I AM surprised they can all operate a computer. Good for you! :-) This is my personal favorite: Michael Moore's work is complete trash. I will not support someone who does not respect our country's president. God bless America!… Expand

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SergioP.Jun 28, 2007

So why did Metacritic just change TIME's review from a "50" to a "80" on this webpage--and the score didn't change--it's still a 71? I thought TIME had more oomph that that. Grrrrrrrreat film. Eye-opening. Tackles a subject So why did Metacritic just change TIME's review from a "50" to a "80" on this webpage--and the score didn't change--it's still a 71? I thought TIME had more oomph that that. Grrrrrrrreat film. Eye-opening. Tackles a subject which seems difficult but at the bottom of it all, is just really about being human and how to treat humans the right way. Thank you for this film.… Expand

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RayeSJun 28, 2007

Wake up America, or actually get sick and find out for yourself the hard way. Thankfully Micheal Moore has the guts to point out flaws in our country, we should all be thankful we live in a country we can point the finger at ourselves- at Wake up America, or actually get sick and find out for yourself the hard way. Thankfully Micheal Moore has the guts to point out flaws in our country, we should all be thankful we live in a country we can point the finger at ourselves- at least for now we can. Keep fighting the good fight Mr. Moore. Thank you.… Expand

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[Anonymous]Jun 28, 2007

When a movie that criticizes a corrupt system that, instead of helping sick people, attempts to maximize profits and rejects dying people because of the cost, I tend to think that progress might be made if enough people start to focus in on When a movie that criticizes a corrupt system that, instead of helping sick people, attempts to maximize profits and rejects dying people because of the cost, I tend to think that progress might be made if enough people start to focus in on this terribly neglected issue. The light humor that pervades SiCKO adds the greatest tool Moore has ever used: People dying because of corrupt insurance companies is not funny and something must be done.… Expand

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BillJun 28, 2007

... and blind allegiance to a cruel, duplicitous and abusive agitprop filmmaker is even funnier (sadder?) than blind patriotism. After all, stickin' it to the man has GOT to be justified, right? Well, no. The problem with Moore's ... and blind allegiance to a cruel, duplicitous and abusive agitprop filmmaker is even funnier (sadder?) than blind patriotism. After all, stickin' it to the man has GOT to be justified, right? Well, no. The problem with Moore's latest exercise in this tired genre is that it's, well, wrong on essentially everything. I will, however, give him three stars for at least raising the topic on film. David Denby's New Yorker review is spot on and rehashes what any intelligent viewer noted by the time of "Bowling For Columbine" if not right off the bat in "Roger & Me"... that Moore is not only transparently manipulative but fundamentally misanthropic. Ever notice how routinely he uses and discards the weakest people whom he dragoons into his films? As for international realities... take it from someone who has actually lived them in two of the countries Moore profiles. What a surprise that British doctors make a comfortable six-figure salary. Does it occur to anyone that this is because the state must compete with the parallel private British mdical system for talent? As an NHS customer in the early '90s I can tell you that I would have been on the first plane from London to New York had I gotten seriosuly ill. Fortunately the private sector forced the gov't to reform the NHS because it was so incredibly bad. Today it has improved dramatically to mediocre. And as for Canada (where I currently live) it might be more enlightening to consult nationwide statistics on ER waiting times (closer to 5-12 hours) than to cherry pick a London, Ontario ER and find that no one has been there for longer than 45 mins. Any guesses on how many ERs Moore had to film before finding that outlier? And what a stunning revelation to find that certain American HMOs and managed care organizations abuse(d) customers? Be glad you're American so that you have a choice to switch to another provider (like a PPO, for example... you get what you pay for.) Guess what happens in workers' paradises like Canada and Cuba when you get abused? You have no alternative. At best, you wait. And sometimes get crippled (like my friend with a separated shoulder who waited six months to see an orthpedist for proper treatment.) Sometimes you die. If you must, see "Sicko" (as I did) on You Tube; spare yourself the commute to and from the cinema and the crime of funding the national embarrassment that is Michael Moore. A better use of your three hours, however, is to actually learn something about American health care and how to reform it by reading Canadian doctor (and New York resident) Brian Gratzer's "The Cure," recently published in hardback. People around the world these days say that Americans are on average naive, gullible dupes. I disagree strongly based on extensive experience; however, the continuing domestic popularity of Michael Moore makes me wonder...… Expand

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BradB.Jun 28, 2007

While it might have its flaws (the glamorization of the Canadian heath care system for starters), it's a decent look at a serious problem.

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VicPJun 28, 2007

more left wing garbage from this fraud! i can't stand the sight of this man, he makes me want to puke. he's anti-corporate approach is stupid. wealth creates wealth. and Mr. Heston has a right to bear arms, it's in the more left wing garbage from this fraud! i can't stand the sight of this man, he makes me want to puke. he's anti-corporate approach is stupid. wealth creates wealth. and Mr. Heston has a right to bear arms, it's in the constitution. Mr. Moore, can you please stop making films that denounce people's rights. if this asshole ever got into office, I'd find the nearest bridge.… Expand

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AndyMJun 28, 2007

Who, oh who could predict that the NY Post would give it a bad review? And that the '0's of the user reviews don't seem to be commenting on the bloody movie, but on the gall of a film maker to question that maybe things behind Who, oh who could predict that the NY Post would give it a bad review? And that the '0's of the user reviews don't seem to be commenting on the bloody movie, but on the gall of a film maker to question that maybe things behind the scenes are messed up.… Expand

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JCJun 28, 2007

Blind patriotism and mindless allegiance is funny.

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DanielS.Jun 27, 2007

Yeah, what's up with Metacritic's TIME score of 50? I quesiton that too. Great tackling of this important topic that affects all of us. At least someone has the courage to tackle the details and stories concerning this issue.

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MikeMurphyJun 27, 2007

To those few who've given zeros to this film, it's obvious they haven't even seen Sicko. Still holding grudges on Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 film? Sweet, continue to be the embarrassing ignorant Americans we all know you can To those few who've given zeros to this film, it's obvious they haven't even seen Sicko. Still holding grudges on Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 film? Sweet, continue to be the embarrassing ignorant Americans we all know you can be. The film doesn… Expand

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RonGJun 27, 2007

When his fat a** has a heart attack will he run to the Mayo Clinic or Cuba? He'll go to the Mayo... just like all the millionaires around the world do. They don't use the "great' systems in their own country... they come here. When his fat a** has a heart attack will he run to the Mayo Clinic or Cuba? He'll go to the Mayo... just like all the millionaires around the world do. They don't use the "great' systems in their own country... they come here. Just like Sicko will.… Expand

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MarkA.Jun 27, 2007

Gut-wrenching look at our failed health care system.

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GreggTJun 26, 2007

It seems TIME's review score doesn't match up. I read TIME's review of Sicko, and it doesn't seem like a "50" as Metacritic is reporting. It's a generally positive review, more like a 70 or 80 at least. I love It seems TIME's review score doesn't match up. I read TIME's review of Sicko, and it doesn't seem like a "50" as Metacritic is reporting. It's a generally positive review, more like a 70 or 80 at least. I love Metacritic, but it seems way off on this score. And I know that affects the overall score, because TIME is weighted heavily, I'd imagine.… Expand

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PeterS.Jun 26, 2007

This easily Moore's most accessible and effective film yet. For three reasons. One, it's funny and sad and true. Two,it goes beyond politics and touches people of every persuasion. And three, the country is ready for a change. This easily Moore's most accessible and effective film yet. For three reasons. One, it's funny and sad and true. Two,it goes beyond politics and touches people of every persuasion. And three, the country is ready for a change. It's just the "powers that be" are not ready to make that change - just look how congress is hogtied in trying to deal with immigration - another issue that everyone agrees needs fixing. A question for Metacritic on the Richard Corliss, Time magazine rating. Why only a "50" when it reads like a rave? "Socko" as defined by my dictionary is "stunningly effective or successful". I know that's just a blurb but in reading the whole review it still sounds live a total winner. Too bad because it brings the overall rating down.… Expand

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JohnH.Jun 26, 2007

Moore brings up many valid points in Sicko, such as: why can't the richest country in the world (the US) manage to provide universal healthcare, when much poorer counties are able to provide better healthcare than we have? Also, why Moore brings up many valid points in Sicko, such as: why can't the richest country in the world (the US) manage to provide universal healthcare, when much poorer counties are able to provide better healthcare than we have? Also, why should we be denying people their basic right to healthcare just because they don… Expand

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JK.Jun 25, 2007

Thought provoking!

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E.B.Jun 25, 2007

Michael Moore's work is complete trash. I will not support someone who does not respect our country's president. God bless America!

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PedroSJun 25, 2007

Sicko is a really moving film. The one thing that is really wrong with the US for people living there is the health care system. Moore dramatically points out just how bad it is. The film is also coming at a good time, it should help push Sicko is a really moving film. The one thing that is really wrong with the US for people living there is the health care system. Moore dramatically points out just how bad it is. The film is also coming at a good time, it should help push the US to a saner, better form of health care and make the place a much better place for US citizens.… Expand

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CiaranG.Jun 25, 2007

Not just a movie, a message to the world.

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NathanL.Jun 25, 2007

Michael Moore is the greatest documentary filmaker in the business today and although i do not believe this is his very best film, I do believe it is the first one to truely have a chance to inflict change. There are many people who downplay Michael Moore is the greatest documentary filmaker in the business today and although i do not believe this is his very best film, I do believe it is the first one to truely have a chance to inflict change. There are many people who downplay Moore's films because they quite obviously have an agenda and a film with an agenda, that is filled with opinions must have no presedence when it comed to the search for truth. Sounds like a viable arguement, however it is highly inaccurate. Moore's supposed half truths, are backed up by tons of medical and financial evidence that can be researched to what will feel like no end. If Moore was to sit and go over this endless stream of facts, than he would be an informative individual and probably work well as a journalist on Frontline, but not much of a filmmaker. What makes Moore such an exceptional filmmaker is his ability to entertain as well as educate. I laughed, I cried, and I clapped more than at any movie I've been to this year. This gives you facts and opinions from not only journalists, but people. In fact the majority of the evidence in this film is provided by people. Whether it is French telling you how wonderful there system is or Americans telling you there horror stories or a former British Parliament speaker explaining why socialized medicine works in our nation but not in theres, we are given an overwhelming amount people telling you the truth about there personal experience in healthcare. This is what seperates this film from any previous film and makes it the vehicle that it is. It is Moore's ability to connect us with each individual personally and give a face to the stories we have heard. This makes it much harder to just ignore it and go along with your day. And on top of all this Moore, as usual, has his end sequence where he appears as the leader of a movement. Much like he did in Columbine and 911 ( taking the shot children of Columbine to K-Mart to get rid of bullets and asking Senators and Congressman in Washington to sign up there kids for the war effort with Cpl Henderson) Moore gets a large group together to make a point. This time it is to get 9/11 rescue workers the care there country is not giving them. This turns out to be the most effective effort Moore has ever shot on Camera. Moore is a documentary filmmamker unlike any other. A man who makes highly informative work that can be enjoyed as entertainment and not just watched as education. I have come to look forward to Moore's movies as much as I look forward to a summer blockbuster. It is sad that Mr. Moore is someone to look forward to, but as long as there are problems with this country there is a call for someone to push change. I can't think of a better person.… Expand

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EvanSadlerJun 24, 2007

Who looks stupid now Kyle Smith? You're a conservative hack. I call you 25.

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RirenJun 24, 2007

Let me save you the price of a movie ticket right now: insurance companies and HMO's aren't helping an awful lot of people in this country, and socialized medicine is helping a lot of people elsewhere. If you actually care about Let me save you the price of a movie ticket right now: insurance companies and HMO's aren't helping an awful lot of people in this country, and socialized medicine is helping a lot of people elsewhere. If you actually care about this, get involved. Read a book on the subject, donate time at a free clinic - either seriously educate yourself or do something. Don't watch this movie and pretend you've done your part. I can't remember a single statistic Moore presented as fact, though there were a few that he or a guest mentioned as something they believed to be true, or something they'd heard. Instead of relying on statistics, he gives us anecdotes: these three people had this bad experience, these eight people in France had this good experience, this nanny works for the French government, this man had a $600,000 medical bill in Hawaii. Is it normal? Were there unusual circumstances? We don't know, we won't know, and Moore doesn't care to give us a hand. He plays on your emotions rather than your reason to keep you from disagreeing with him. You can't disagree with the mother of a dying child, you can only feel horrible for her, and resent the insurance company that didn't help. And before you can analyze these anecdotes, he's off to make whimsical jokes about how great another country's medical system is. The movie doesn't rely on a bibliography like a book would, and makes no effort to be as informative. It's not like Moore is the first person to publicly criticize our healthcare system, and he's certainly doesn't do the best job of it. Please, if you care, read a book about it. This movie is really only good for convincing the stupid or reaffirming the beliefs of people who already agree.… Expand

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VintonE.H.Jun 24, 2007

Judged strictly as an entertainment Moore's film is not very edifying; judged as a vehicle for this country's most critcal domestic crisis it is extremely effective. He doesn't shy away from the problems of single payer health Judged strictly as an entertainment Moore's film is not very edifying; judged as a vehicle for this country's most critcal domestic crisis it is extremely effective. He doesn't shy away from the problems of single payer health care and yet it takes no stretch to see that other countries are much better off with it than without it.… Expand

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