John Q
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30 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

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  • Starring: Denzel Washington
  • Summary: John Q. Archibald (Washington) is an ordinary man who must face the fact that his health insurance will not pay for the emergency heart transplant that is his son's only hope. Vowing to do whatever it takes to keep his son alive, John Q decides his only hope is a desperate gamble, and he takes the emergency room hostage. (New Line Cinema)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 33
  3. Negative: 14 out of 33
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    80
    An all-stops-out rabble-rouser that hurls a broadside at America's medical insurance crisis.
  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    50
    It's as forgettable as they come.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Mark Caro
    50
    Waste in the health care system is deplorable, but waste on the movie screen isn't so great either.
  4. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    38
    The kind of movie Mad magazine prays for. It is so earnest, so overwrought and so wildly implausible that it begs to be parodied.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 52
  3. Negative: 7 out of 52
  1. Tss5078
    10
    The underrated Denzel Washington, gives an Oscar worthy performance as John Q, a man willing to do anything to save the life of his son. This movie shows two things. How heartless the rich and powerful can truly be and how one man can make a difference. This is a powerful movie that shows how strong the relationship between father and son can be and just how important it is for every person in the country to have health care.… Expand
  2. asylumspadez
    8
    I thought it was a good film. It does take a little to get into and its a little boring at first but in the end its well worth it. I really enjoyed it and I think many others would as well.… Expand
  3. davenbettridge
    4
    "oh dad, im a cute little boy who loves my family and now im sick, please feel sorry for me and make the doctors fix me" - "We dont have enough money son because I have a crappy job and the man is out to ruin our lives" blah blah… Expand
  4. Seriosity
    4
    A crowd-pleasing film that is shamelessly exploitative and manipulative. Denzel does his best, but his performance alone cannot lift a script so recklessly sappy.… Expand

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