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John Q Blu-ray Disc

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Format:

Blu-ray Disc

Length: 112 minutes
Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
Rating Reason: violence, language, and intense thematic elements
UPC: 794043128189
Studio: Warner Home Video

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John Q DVD

Directed by:

Nick Cassavetes

Featuring:

Shawn Hatosy, Ray Liotta, Troy Winbush, Daniel E. Smith, Robert Duvall, Kimberly Elise, Denzel Washington, Kevin Connolly, Anne Heche, Eddie Griffin, James Woods

Categories:

Dramas, Social Issues, Theatrical Release, Hostages, Family Crises

	Description

	John Q. Archibald (Denzel Washington) is struggling through a recession trying to provide for his son Mikey (Daniel E. Smith) and his waitress wife (Kimberly Elise). Mikey collapses at a Little League game and is rushed to a hospital. The situation is bleak. Only a heart transplant will save Mikey's life. John's HMO refuses to cover the expensive surgery. With the hospital and his insurance provider unwilling to help and his wife pleading with John to act, he takes matters into his own hands, holding the hospital's renowned heart surgeon (James Woods) and several others hostage in an emergency care wing until the surgery will be performed. Nick Cassavetes directed this attack on the American health care system. Like his previous feature, SHE'S SO LOVELY, Cassavetes proves adept at mining the political ramifications out of human drama. The film criticizes hospitals and health care providers for working in collusion against the working class. This moving drama is propelled by the intense lead performance by Washington as one man against an unjust system.

	DVD Features

	Blu-ray Disc Features: Anamorphic Widescreen Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, German, Spanish Dolby True HD 5.1 - English Subtitles - English, German, Spanish Additional Release Material: Deleted Scenes Audio Commentary: 1. Director Nick Cassavetes 2. Writer James Kearns 3. Producer Mark Burg 4. Cinematographer Rogier Stoffers Featurette: 1. FIGHTING FOR CARE: In-depth look at the Healthcare crisis caused by organ donor shortages Trailers: 1. Theatrical Trailer

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	Technical Specifications

	Color - Color

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Average Rating: Number of Reviews: 3 (view all)

Posted on October 5, 2008

Reviewed by: Tim

John Q is one of those films that really makes you understand how f*cked up America's healthcare system is. As a father that's not rich you never know what type of medical / financial problems you...
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Posted on April 4, 2008

Reviewed by: Misty

I think the quote says it all. We all know how difficult it is to have some major medical expenses that we can't cover. If you haven't had that, maybe you know someone that needs a surgery or some...
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Posted on June 22, 2007

Reviewed by: Movie Addict

Without reservation, I can recommend that any Denzel Washington film is worth your time, and that most will be memorable experiences. OK, maybe not License to Kill. This film is certainly topical...
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