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"Patch" Adams

Discussion in 'Sensorium' started by chevalier, Aug 21, 2005.

  1. chevalier

    chevalier Knight of Everfull Chalice ★ SPS Account Holder Veteran

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    Anyone seen the movie? It's based on the real story of a certain doctor who refused to be detached from patients and maintain professional distance, jumping into such extremes as playing a clown in front of a group of children. One of the notable facts is that he went to a medical university after leaving a psychward against the doctor's recommendation in order to achieve inner peace by helping others. There is a brief humorous introduction devoted to this and then the action takes place over the course of his studies. There is a lot of swings from excessive happiness (a term used in the movie) to utmost sadness, so don't expect an easy mellow movie if you're going to watch this one.
     
    chevalier, Aug 21, 2005
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    [​IMG] It was on TV a couple of months ago, and I don't regret staying in and watching it. Robin Williams is at his best (the scene with the squirrelphobic guy is one of my favourites), and the twists of the movie are a real treat.
     
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    It's virtually a biography about Dr. Adams: he really exists, that IS his name and the hostel - the Gesundheit Institute - is still going strong (in spirit and influence, if not literal presence).

    A wonderful portrayal by Robin Williams. He has this...naive innocent reaction when someone tells him that he must keep his emotional distance. Really hammers the point through.

    And FWIW - Patch committed himself to the asylum, so he was free to leave at any time - he was there for help and therapy of his own violition.

    But I love the exchange he has with 'his psychatrist':
    {and I'm paraphrasing - it's been a while}

    Patch(eagerly): I know what I want to do; I want to help people.

    Doctor(good-naturedly) : But that's my job.

    Patch: But you stink at it.

    :lol:

    I also recommend this movie highly - you're right in that it's not all roses and rainbows - be prepared for dark parts.
     
    jaded empath, Aug 21, 2005
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    Arabwel Screaming towards Apotheosis Veteran

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    It is a good movie; I have seen it a few times and liked it quite a lot :)
     
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    saw it a long time ago. it was okay. not really my kind of movie.
     
    Enagonios, Aug 21, 2005
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    Saw it when it first came out in the US; I'm a big Robin Williams fan. I wasn't really expecting such a deep and bittersweet movie, and it really touched me. Don't get me wrong though, there was more than enough funny to go around.
     
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    One word... heartwarming.
     
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    I am not a Robin Williams fan, but the best thing about the movie is that is based on a real person. Simply wonderful :)
     
    Cúchulainn, Aug 22, 2005
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    Nice movie. It has a certain moral that I liked. Movies without anything that keeps you thinking are rather dull. I liked Robin's movie "Jack" as well and "Goodmorning Vietnam".
     
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    Yeah, it's a great movie and always worth watching when it comes on telly. It's actually making me smile whilst I think about it :)
     
    The Kilted Crusader, Aug 22, 2005
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