BootDigest
Such a frustrating disappointment
AnhartLinkin
This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.
Jonah Abbott
There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.
golestanehmahdi
In the United States, private insurance companies' reviewers protect patients partially from unnecessary medical treatments done by doctors for more profit. On the other hand, If in the UK, unlike Central Practitioners, specialists and surgeons are paid as fee-for-service which encourages them to do so. And the paying party is a government which approves every treatment doctors done. because it is not important for it how much it cost.Related Note: I have a medical innovation that avoids from medical malpractice and I urgently need help or this innovation will be buried with me please inform your boss(stuck in a hard situation)
lewis wiggins
***SOME MINOR SPOILERS***What a brilliant documentary this was. I know people are usually either for or against Mr Moore as he likes to talk about very sensitive topics which many people would rather not have to address. This is what makes him the great man he is though. You need people like him who are not afraid to speak their mind. Men who will not be silenced or scared off by the other men in suits.Watching this film wasn't easy. The stories of what some of these families went through was tragic beyond anything you would imagine. Losing loved ones because insurance companies refused to pay for their treatment. Giving them BS reasons for it such as. 'Oh this particular treatment is experimental' Even though that was not the case. There was a man who lost 2 fingers in a DIY accident. He was using a steel disk saw for cutting some wood, his hand slipped and it took his middle finger and ring finger off above the knuckle. This man having no health insurance had to choose which finger he wanted reattached. He couldn't afford them both...he had to choose...what a horrible thing to have to do. Which finger do you like better, or rather...which finger can you afford to get back? Trust me when i say they were NOT cheap. The health insurance companies greed stood out like a big red spot on your face. They make it their policy to make sure that at least 10% of applicants are denied. Doctors who actually denied more people admitted that they received a bonus for doing so. People who did actually manage to claim well they came after them best they could. Having staff dedicated to finding any errors in your contract which would nullify your insurance, and getting them their money back.I live in Scotland, United Kingdom. Thankfully we don't have to deal with this. I get all my prescriptions free, if i have an accident i go to the hospital and they patch me up and i walk out without paying anything. Don't believe the BS slurs they've fed you about the service in countries with free healthcare. Its just lies spun to put you off. I can assure any American that this system is so important to our society. The people can rest easy not having to worry about paying huge bills should they injure themselves. With so many injuries in the US every year, from gunshots, stabbings whatever, well, its making these greedy companies tonnes...and tonnes of cash. They want to keep that money, they don't want you getting it for free. Its another sham of a law which keeps the rich rich and makes the poor even poorer. I really did feel so sorry for these people who lost loved ones. I cant even begin to imagine the frustration and hatred they must feel. Well worth checking this documentary out. Hopefully you guys over there can get some kinda petition going and demand change.
hung_fao_tweeze
After watching this movie I became 'sicko'. The realization that people would do this to each other and find it easy to side-step responsibility by blaming a nebulous 'system' only highlights the fact that each and every single unconscionable action really boils down to what an individual would be willing to turn a blind eye to. Capitalism usurping the Christian values we here so much about. So, if you accept this movie's allusions as factual, then this nation should be ashamed. My knee-jerk reaction was to book the first flight out of this country. And yet, I believe Michael Moore continues to claim his citizenship. Thus, I have a quandary to deal with. If you have to rate a movie on the overall impact it will have on you, then it should be rated very high. It sticks to you and you will continue to dwell long after viewing. If ranked on factuality??? Well, the facts are there - those that serve the political agenda of the movie and its maker. What I didn't see is any real confrontation. Moore was willing to get into the corporation's face in 'Roger And Me'. Considering that the 'heartless' corporation that was cabbing sick people and dumping them on the street was just down the block, and Moore didn't even try to take his case to their door makes me scratch my head and wonder why not? I felt that Moore missed some opportunities here - and others. But then I am watching an old 'House' episode where a man is losing his home because of the bill to sew back on his severed thumb. After some 'beat around the bush' dialog, Cuddy finally turns and says that if she has to take the man's house to pay the bill, she will. If that didn't send chills down my spine....because this is considered normal here - and it shouldn't be. I give this a 7 because I felt Moore could have done more.
2fresh 2clean
At first I thought this was just going to be another documentary about some socialist minded paranoid complaining about something we already know about. I was wrong! I recently rented this movie again for my wife and step son to see. They were in amazement after seeing some of the stuff they saw. Even after seeing it a second time I was still in amazement. Normally I don't buy movies, but I'm seriously considering buying this one to show anyone I know who didn't see this movie. Michael Moore did an excellent job here in bringing out the truth. America is still one of the best countries in the world and I love her, so we have to wake up! If you are a true red blooded American you have to see this movie. Also, I definitely recommend "Fahrenheit 911", also by Michael Moore.
