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Playing God Reviews

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Drug-addled former surgeon Eugene Sands, languishing on skid row, attracts the attention of an underworld kingpin after performing impromptu surgery on a gunshot victim with bartender's utensils. Thereafter, Sands unwillingly becomes the kingpin's emergency medic of choice and soon finds himself over his head--and dangerously .. Read more

Starring	Stella Garcia, John Hawkes, Tracey Walter, Andrew Tiernan
Director	Andy Wilson
Genres	Drama

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  I read the review (placed above this this one) and expected this film to be a bit naff, but being a Jolie fan I rented it anyway. I was very impressed with this... read more »
  
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  Unwatchable tripe!
  
  Every now and then, Angelina Jolie makes a film which is so gawd-awful you can't understand why she is a superstar: Wanted (I mean, come on, the Loom of ... read more »
  
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  Reading some previous reviews, in hindsight i can say that this film is very underrated.
  
  it's got action and violence, without taking itself too ... read more »
  
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  I read the review (placed above this this one) and expected this film to be a bit naff, but being a Jolie fan I rented it anyway. I was very impressed with this... read more »
  
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  - Colne
  - 28 Apr 2005 at 17:58
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  Strange but interestig film
  
  The story line is very interesting, but it does drag a bit. Good for watching when bored but I would not make an effort to watch it. David Duchovny is good ... read more »
  
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  - 08 Apr 2005 at 13:59
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  even angelina jolie can't save this stinker
  
  this is the second time I've tried to finish this film and both times I've failed.
  
  the selection of actors is excellent but the film is ... read more »
  
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  Excellent
  
  I read the review (placed above this this one) and expected this film to be a bit naff, but being a Jolie fan I rented it anyway. I was very impressed with this... read more »
  
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  - sirius-c
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  - Colne
  - 28 Apr 2005 at 17:58
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  Strange but interestig film
  
  The story line is very interesting, but it does drag a bit. Good for watching when bored but I would not make an effort to watch it. David Duchovny is good ... read more »
  
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- - Ladyinred1
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  - 08 Apr 2005 at 13:59
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  Underrated
  
  Reading some previous reviews, in hindsight i can say that this film is very underrated.
  
  it's got action and violence, without taking itself too ... read more »
  
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  - 06 Dec 2008 at 21:28
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  Unwatchable tripe!
  
  Every now and then, Angelina Jolie makes a film which is so gawd-awful you can't understand why she is a superstar: Wanted (I mean, come on, the Loom of ... read more »
  
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  - 02 May 2010 at 02:07
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  even angelina jolie can't save this stinker
  
  this is the second time I've tried to finish this film and both times I've failed.
  
  the selection of actors is excellent but the film is ... read more »
  
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  Drug-addled former surgeon Eugene Sands, languishing on skid row, attracts the attention of an underworld kingpin after performing impromptu surgery on a gunshot victim with bartender's utensils. Thereafter, Sands unwillingly becomes the kingpin's emergency medic of choice and soon finds himself ...