Patch Adams (1998)

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"06.05.2013 Rewatch 5?"

When Critics and Audiences Disagree (144 movies items)

"Critics: 23% Audiences: 77% Consensus: Syrupy performances and directing make this dramedy all too obvious."

You love it, I don't (14 movies items)

"Robin Williams is annoying as hell, the movie is insulting, stupid and manipulative. I hate it. I really hate it."

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"1998: 245"

Worth the Cry (39 movies items)

" "You treat a disease, you win, you loose. You treat a person, I guarantee you, you'll win, no matter what the outcome." "

Nostalgia Critic's closing thoughts (40 movies items)

"People, this movie is disgusting. If you want to talk about the benefits of emotional interaction with your patients, fine. If you want to talk about new forms of practicing medicine and treating people, fine. But, DO IT AS A F*CKING ADULT! Not this childish, poorly written, non-factual bullsh*t! You know what you do? You know what? Don't watch the fictional, bad Patch Adams! Watch the real, factual Patch Adams. I've looked him up. His work is fascinating, and it goes beyond simply jumping aroun"

“Based on a true story, the movie Patch Adams is a remarkable movie touching almost all emotions defined. The movie is an adaptation from a book, an inspiring drama, comedy and a true story of a Virginia medical student, who breaks the shackles and stereotype in medical practice.

Robin Williams playing the role of Patch Adam rendered a classic performance. Punch line of his cause was that the doctors should not be indifferent, rather "A doctor's mission should be not just to prevent death but also to improve the quality of life of patients."

Concluding the film Following information given to the viewers:

"During the next twelve years, Patch Adams opened a home-based family medical practice and treated more than 15,000 people without payment, malpractice insuran” read more

Ranking Roles: Robin Williams (15 movies items)

"as Patch Adams"

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"Character: Patch Adams "

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"Mitch Roman "

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""Director Tom Shadyac and screenwriter Steve Oedekerk have sleekly outfitted a sudsy feel-good formula into an entertaining holiday comic tear-gusher." David Bartholomew, Film Journal International "

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"as Everton "

Most Extreme Movie Performances (56 movies items)

"Not just extremely annoying, but also extremely well-researched, as it happens. Robin Williams helped prepare for his role by spending months performing as a clown for sick children. We almost feel guilty we hate the movie."

50 Biggest Lies In Biopic History (50 movies items)

" The Untruth: Robin Williams plays Patch Adams a sweet and funny medical student who believes laughter is the best medicine. The Truth: Hunter ‘Patch’ Adams hated the film. Saying it made him look like nothing more than a funny doctor. Williams’s fans were also disappointed and have been unhappy with his career ever since."