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- 2015
- Not Rated
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 30 m
- 2015
- Not Rated
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 30 m
Summary Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as ‘healthy’. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves. Tha...
Directed By: Damon Gameau
Written By: Damon Gameau
- 2015
- Not Rated
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 30 m
- 2015
- Not Rated
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- 1 h 30 m
That Sugar Film
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6.8
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Summary Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as ‘healthy’. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves. Tha...
Directed By: Damon Gameau
Written By: Damon Gameau
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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54% Positive
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38% Mixed
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8% Negative
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1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
56
54% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
38% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
8% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Mr. Gameau’s breezy blend of computer imagery, musical numbers, sketches and offbeat field trips makes the nutrition lessons easy to digest.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 28 User Ratings
6.8
68% Positive
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21% Mixed
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11% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 28 User Ratings
6.8
68% Positive
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
21% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
11% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
A really good documentary! This documentary is very interesting, showing people how to be truly healthy, not fake healthy. There is a negative review bellow, complaining about how Damon forgot to mention that juice contains a bit of fiber in it so they couldn't finish the film! That's pretty ridiculous,as juice doesn't contain enough fiber to make it OK to drink. There is also solid evidence in this film as Damon gets health checks before and after his experiment. These show how his body deteriorated during the period where he ate badly. I highly recommend this as it shows how being properly healthy is easy, cheap and has incredible benefits! It will change your life if you are an open-minded person.
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We're surrounded by dangers, simply refused to see it.
The last time I saw such documentary film was 'Food, Inc.'. In the mean time I have seen documentaries about different topics, but not food. It was a long gap indeed, because then I was in my early twenties and now watching this film made me realise how to look at the food I eat everyday. So believe me, if you are in your late twenties and above, this will inspire you. But for others, like the youngsters and kids, it will be an educational film.
This Australian film looks funny from the outside, but the information it gives can't simply be discarded. I liked the actor, who was the writer, director, producer of the film and the dedication was highly appreciable. Because it was not just go out and make a film, but he himself placed into the centre of the film plot. Initially I thought it was a crazy idea, but at the end I'm stunned. For everything, from what he did and what this film revealed.
When it comes to the food, there are many things to be concerned. But this film was focused on sugar, about the foods we eat, which has a strong sugar presence and how it is affecting our health. Damon Gameau decided to experiment himself by consuming per day, forty teaspoons of sugar and from sugary products that easily available in the market. And monitoring carefully the changes in his body along the way his wife's pregnancy.
"Sugar's not evil, but life's so much better when you get rid of it."
The film is not all about the experiment he's doing, it also gives some details about the people who are suffering big from modern foods. Especially I'm happy for openly giving opinions about the soft drinks from Coke and Pepsi brands. Damon also travelled to the US and he continued what he was doing, alongside collecting some new input from the experts, as well as meeting the victims. The rapid change in his physique and health gives a report on what direction the experiment is heading. From damaging the skin to the putting his internal body organs into various risks of diseases such as liver failure, heart attack and many more.
There's a brief appearance of Hugh Jackman, but don't expect more than that. It had no big impact, because the film's topic was much bigger than his part in the film. The film gave me some idea about how to deal with the food I consume. If you are concerned about your weight, particularly fat tummy, you will know what to do after watching this. I mean this does not guide you through, but opens your eyes. It points out where you are committing your mistake. It does not tell to completely cut off the sugary, but know your limit and behave.
One of the best documentary films. Do whatever you want after watching this, but before that don't think to skip it. You can call it an inspirational, educational or a message deliverer, but this film has committed to highlight what went wrong with the modern day diet. And how the food industry is responding to all the accusations. But you should know what's better for you, so think twice before touching any sugar products. Especially be aware of fructose (who is the villain of this story), which might not equate to nicotine, but the consequences are.
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The intention is clear: Garneau wants to make his points as persuasive and accessible as possible. Yet, the truths That Sugar Film contains were already obvious decades ago. It's sad that we need reminding.
It’s a glib yet informative and sometimes entertaining re-hashing of everything we know about how bad sugar is for us.
A film that doesn’t quite blow the lid off the sugar bowl, but ought to keep pop-science fans sweet.
Gameau clearly has good intentions, and generally succeeds in sweetening a potentially bitter subject for easy public consumption.
One senses that all of these kinds of documentaires are finally aggrandizing shrines made by artists trying to erect something out of nothing.
This documentary was great! I saw most of the content informative, I am questioning the music selection but that isn't the point. Some of the stuff is very stupid but SO FUNNY. Wish they'd make a new one with all the new issues on the planet in mind.
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This documentary movie speaks so many truths that are being silenced by big Sugar Companies that just want to profit from our sugar drug addictions.Very educational and I loved the musical part in the end.More people need to see it and understand how we are poisoning our bodies
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This film is a little gimmickly executed but its facts get across pretty well. The style the film came across in felt slightly child-like but then again there were reasons for this; one being that he was about to have his first child and two being that he wants it to be accessible for younger children so they can easily digest this information and avoid getting addicted to sugar at too early an age. The visuals on display are pretty cool, but sometimes a bit forceful in trying to be unique and funny. The ending was also pretty funny and you can tell the guy definitely likes Flight of the conchords. The film was also drawn out a bit and could be seen repeating the same kind of issues over again just to extend the run time it seemed. The film also did not fully have purpose really other than kind of informing people of the harm of too much sugar and that "sugar is bad". Pretty sure we all kind of already know that. I to an entent felt like I was watching an informational school video. This is worth a watch but it’s hardly the best documentary out there.
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That sugar film, named as if it would become a success, is a poor "super size me" rip off. It's full of ignorant tree-hugging hippy BS. Apparently when you juice something all you get is water and sugar? The moron juices apples to make this 'point'. Unclarified or cloudy apple juice is full of pectin, ie fiber. Couldn't make it to the end, it was garbage.
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Production Company
Madman Production Company
Release Date Jul 31, 2015
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline A film about what really happens when a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
Website
http://www.thatsugarfilm.com/
Awards
Australian Cinematographers Society
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Screen Producers Australia Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
