John Q

  • 2002


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23 % Rotten
$ 102 Million
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Positive Reviews 12
Negative reviews 20
Average Rating 2.3/5
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1.9
What John Q lacks is the confidence to allow its characters to act intelligently. Rogerebert
3.0
When John (Denzel Washington) and Denises (Kimberly Elise) son Mike (Daniel E. Smith) is diagnosed with a fatal heart condition, the parents are put i .. Common Sense Media
1.3
Its tough being a black man in America, especially when the Man has taken away your car, your job, and denied you health insurance.
1.0
Its not a joke; its an act of debasement and psychological destruction.
2.5
It is a film that taps a deep well of resentment, and despite all its flaws, it is highly effective entertainment.Call it feel bad filmmaking at its b ..
2.0
It remains to be seen how John Q, which does tap into one of Americas worst collective nightmares, will be actually perceived by filmgoers: as a star .. Screen Daily
3.0
Always the consummate actor, Washington is that rare mix of strong masculinity and almost childlike vulnerability.
2.5
The screenplays message turns simpleminded, and Cassavetes treatment of it borders on the hysterical.The movies manipulations become so transparent th .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
But how he keeps a straight face during this absurd tripe is a mystery.
3.0
Unfortunately for us, even though the film itself does feature some decent tension, a great premise and yet another amazing performance from Denzel Wa .. JoBlo
2.5
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
2.0
A problem picture that says all the right things and does all the wrong ones, this melodrama about a desperate father wholl do anything to save his si .. Tv Guide
3.2
It is often trite, manipulative and derivative of other films, but the craftwork behind the camera and the solid acting on many levels in front of the ..
2.8
The story is carefully constructed to produce maximum drama, but it is too cliched. Lariat
2.5
This is sappy, unrealistic stuff with hardly a true moment anywhere in it. Eric Ds Nider
2.5
Director Nick Cassavettes wrings every maudlin drop out of the action, drawing tears with the ruthless ferocity of a vacuum cleaner sucking dirt out o .. News Review
1.5
Unfortunately, the many problems the filmmakers have created ultimately undermine even his performance as well as the film and its message. Screen It
4.0
It may be overly manipulative in spots, but the performances and the script make it worth your while. View London
2.5
Its grimly fascinating to watch fine actors wrestle with the increasingly awful screenplay. Cs Monitor
1.5
Had the filmmakers soft pedaled their important message and focused more on real human dilemmas, John Q. might have risen above its deep genre roots t .. Film Journal International ..
1.9
As good as Washington is, he cant stop John Qs slide into mediocrity, as it becomes progressively more heavy handed, cliched, preachy and preposterous .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
2.5
Facebook elevated concerns about election interference Tuesday, announcing that it had uncovered sophisticated efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to .. Star Tribune
1.5
But boo for thoughtful movie fans who dont enjoy seeing tough social problems reduced to overwrought melodrama.A more loving, hardworking, and wholeso ..
2.5
Stacks its emotional deck in favour of the reluctant hero so high it threatens to collapse. Toronto Star
2.5
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1.5
This movie has a lot of heart, sure, but it doesnt have a good story to go with it.The movies story and pacing is so weak and slow, that at times it m .. Cinema Crazed
2.0
What credibility there is comes from Washingtons intense, humane performance and the supporting players sterling attempts to rise above the stereotypi .. Bbc
2.5
Crossroads, directed by Tamra Davis and scripted by Shonda Rhimes, is teen girl fare that is largely average but not without its slap your head godawf .. Mr Brown Movies
3.1
John Q may be too problematic to be marked a great movie, but one thing definitely is: Denzel Washington. The Movie Boy
4.0
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
2.5
The story however does manage to engage the audience on an emotional level with its timely message. Hollywood
2.5
The line, uttered by an unctuous Ken doll newsman, captures the mock populist gush of this angry everyman against the soulless system drama better tha .. Seattle Pi
2.5
So for those (like me) who hate to miss a Washington performance, heres an acting master class.But heres hoping Denzel does us a favor and digs up les .. Groucho Reviews
1.5
Thats bad enough, but you know a movie is in big trouble if you get giggly while a dying child lies in the hospital waiting for a new heart. Cnn
1.9
Its heart is in the right place (no pun intended) and its message is true HMOs are inherently evil.But this movie plays the audience for chumps every .. Spliced Wire
1.9
But its just too far gone, even for me.Next time hire Michael Moore. Movie Habit
3.5
Crazy Rich Asians, a romantic comedy about a woman who learns her boyfriend is rich when they visit his family in Singapore, is based on Kevin Kwans n .. Kansas City
3.1
With the bump and sputter of an indie, the big names and strong acting pull the viewer through this propaganda piece by the heart. Ross Anthony
3.5
JOHN Q Rated PG 13 Running Time: 1:58 Released 2/15/02 Actor turned director Nick Cassavetes (Shes So Lovely) joins forces with TV writer James Kearns .. Film Quips Online
1.2
What John does is heroic, but we dont condone it, one of the films stars recently said, a tortuous comment that perfectly illustrates the pictures mor .. Decent Films
3.2
Though its heart is in the right place, it comes perilously close to undoing those good intentions with rubber hammer emotions and outright demagoguer .. Flip Side Archive
2.5
Why this Detroit business decided to stay and expand in the city This 27 year old from Waterford wants people to know small businesses like his can ma .. Freep
1.9
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get back returns Movie Eye
2.0
The film doesnt seem to trust its own messageor the audienceenough to create real characters that, rather than underscore its message, explore the rea .. Films Nobs
1.9
Aside from enjoying Washington, one feels manipulated and cheated after watching this film. Fantastic A Daily
2.5
But as it stands, its merely melodramatic posturing thats too naive and one sided to take to heart. Movies Radio Free
1.5
Indian Trail Sun Valley QB Sam Howell, nearing several N.C. passing records, says hes a much better quarterback than a year ago when he led the Sparta .. Charlotte
2.5
The movie has something to say and on a certain level I admire its bluntness, but it is a statement and issue worthy of a much more thoughtfulness and .. Mark Reviews Movies Tripod ..



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