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John Q. Reviews

2002

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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 .. Read more

Starring	Ray Liotta, Eddie Griffin, Shawn Hatosy, Denzel Washington
Director	Nick Cassavetes
Genres	Drama

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- Hectoring drama in favour of a national health insurance: its heart may be in the right place, but it has misplaced its mind.
- 31951
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
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  - 1
  Powerful enough to hide its weaknesses
  
  An involving, beautifully acted, sometime manipulative issue film, 'John Q' is the story of a factory worker (Washington as John Archibald) whose son is... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Gordon Walker
  - Northern Ireland
  - 08 Apr 2004 at 14:51
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- - 1
  - 0
  John Q must see before you die
  
  I watched this film because it had Denzel Washington and I was very pleased with the film very good story.
  
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- 1112380
- - TheCampaignGamer
  - 8 reviews
  - 18 Apr 2012 at 22:19
- - 1
  - 0
  Loved it
  
  Yet another excellent Washington film with a great script and fantastic acting.
  
  Coupled with sections of suspense and some action, this is a heart ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Farnborough
  - 23 Feb 2012 at 12:41
- - 0
  - 3
  Surprsingly..... bad
  
  It's just too much yankee crap that I have seen too many times. The beginning is terrible, few parts are awfully weak & the rest is a big american ... read more »
  
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- 1053863
- - gianino
  - 500 reviews
  - London
  - 21 Oct 2011 at 22:39
- - 0
  - 0
  Worth a watch deffo
  
  Yeah was good, good old Denzel always great actor! Not one of his best but then its not the worst ever
  
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- 1051967
- - leatherpants
  - 9 reviews
  - Redditch
  - 16 Oct 2011 at 17:37
- - 2
  - 0
  this is good well worth watching
  
  what a good movie a bit of every thing action,drama,comedy and sadness great acting by denzel washington with a lot of good performances from supporting actors
  
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- - chasckd
  - 377 reviews
  - Telford
  - 10 May 2011 at 12:46
- - 1
  - 2
  John Q no Hurricane.
  
  I'd say this is the worst Denzel film i have watched (and i only got about 40 mins in) The Plot looks really good in writing but the direction kills it. It ... read more »
  
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- - Mainland
  - 32 reviews
  - Cambridge
  - 15 Apr 2011 at 15:42
- - 0
  - 1
  very sad film
  
  this film is about a man who has to work to get a medical treatment for his son but cant pay for it so sad film
  
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- - arshid
  - 136 reviews
  - Woking
  - 11 Mar 2011 at 17:52
- - 0
  - 1
  Denzel was good but not the film
  
  The storyline sounds interesting, but the film ends up like 'inside man' which is a film I dislike.
  
  Their is some strong scenes, Denzel ... read more »
  
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- - Exodus3030
  - 65 reviews
  - Thornton Heath
  - 11 Feb 2011 at 05:23
- - 0
  - 0
  Not Bad
  
  Some good acting in here. An ok drama I would say, but not one I would make an effort to see again.
  
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- - NitPickyNick
  - 67 reviews
  - Dorset, UK
  - 29 Jan 2011 at 23:28
- - 0
  - 0
  John Q
  
  As usual, Denzel Washington is a versatile, riverting to watch actor, who is always highly underated - brilliant, poignant film, worth watching!
  
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- - a customer
  - North London
  - 26 Oct 2010 at 22:33
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- - 27
  - 1
  Powerful enough to hide its weaknesses
  
  An involving, beautifully acted, sometime manipulative issue film, 'John Q' is the story of a factory worker (Washington as John Archibald) whose son is... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 4371
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Gordon Walker
  - Northern Ireland
  - 08 Apr 2004 at 14:51
- - 6
  - 3
  Excellent Film
  
  This is an excellent film and keeps you watching all the way through and is about a father, who's son is denied a operation because they are not covered on... read more »
  
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- - Janine
  - Yorkshire
  - 27 Jul 2004 at 16:02
- - 5
  - 0
  Strangely lacking in tension
  
  I suppose its because you just have a feeling about this film that no-one is going to die. Hence, everything is just a case of going through the motions. Plus ... read more »
  
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- - Darth Egregious
  - London
  - 04 Dec 2005 at 21:22
- - 5
  - 1
  JOHN Q
  
  THIS IS ONE OF THOSE MOVIES THAT SHOWS WHAT A FATHER IS PREPARED TO DO FOR HIS FAMILY - HE WILL GO TO ANY LENGHTS. AN EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE BY DENZEL. THIS IS ... read more »
  
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- 293701
- - MIKEY1
  - Surrey
  - 20 Oct 2003 at 08:56
- - 4
  - 0
  Powerful
  
  Denzel Washington at his best, he manages to pull off another breathtaking performance. This film will have you in mixed emotions, the storyline which can ... read more »
  
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- 291322
- - Mark Johnson
  - Amesbury
  - 03 Oct 2006 at 10:28
- - 4
  - 0
  Denzel on top form again
  
  Yep, a good 'un this! Personally, I havent seen a film where Denzel has been rubbish and this was no different. Great film, great suspense and great plot. ... read more »
  
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- - ffoczetec2L
  - Orkwey
  - 22 Nov 2003 at 19:15
- - 2
  - 0
  John Q
  
  I have to say that I enjoyed this film. Yes, it was a bit over sentimental in places and a bit obvious in others, but nevertheless i liked it. A strong ... read more »
  
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- - ste100
  - cheshire
  - 16 Oct 2003 at 09:55
- - 2
  - 0
  tacky
  
  poor denzel film...scmaltzy, tacky, predictable, american emotional rubbish. wear your star spangled banner if you must but not for me
  
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- - markyl1973
  - 140 reviews
  - Brighton
  - 19 Sep 2008 at 06:36
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  this is good well worth watching
  
  what a good movie a bit of every thing action,drama,comedy and sadness great acting by denzel washington with a lot of good performances from supporting actors
  
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- - chasckd
  - 377 reviews
  - Telford
  - 10 May 2011 at 12:46
- - 1
  - 0
  This film has an ...
  
  This film has an average storyline which would be even worse had it not been for Denzel Washington, who puts in a typically shining performance. It brings to ... read more »
  
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- - Juj_Singh#1
  - WARWICK
  - 11 Feb 2004 at 15:36

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Critics' reviews
- Hectoring drama in favour of a national health insurance: its heart may be in the right place, but it has misplaced its mind.
- 31951
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42
- Washington rubbed off his customary sheen of integrity in Training Day, and picked up an Oscar. In this misbegotten... read more on Time Out
- 45225
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
- "...[The film] raises genuine, sobering questions....Washington performs with a tearful, righteous anger..."
- 10801
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...Mr. Washington manages to be fittingly morose without losing his powerhouse quality..."
- 10803
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...[Washington] puts in another strong performance..."
- 10804
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...JOHN Q. is unafraid to speak the plain truth..."
- 10802
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59

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  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'...

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  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'...