Sicko

Sicko (in theaters)

Mixed review from me. Typical Michael Moore. Our health care system is indeed a mess, and everyone should be aware of it, by watching this movie or otherwise. He made some very good points, but I didn't appreciate the over editorializing. Perhaps this is what the general public needs to understand? I would rather just see the facts and make my own conclusion.

My own conclusion is indeed frightening. And in a n age where we are all living longer, and having to care for our elders already, this does not bode well for the future.

Other note: Moore makes a big deal about an "anti moore" blogger having to shut down his website in order to pay for his wife's health care. Moore, in the spirit of free speech, sent this man an "anonymous" check to cover the health care, so the "i hate moore" blog could continue. We saw a picture of the check. With the man and his wife's name. Moore said he sent it. ANONYMOUS???? except for all the people who will see this film. I would have applauded the effort, if i had not technically known about it.... and now it's one more dig from Moore, very public, on camera, see how i am mocked.... upsetting. always in the last five minutes. the stinger always irritates me.

even more than the 9/11 workers to cuba health care mess. and shouting across the water from a boat does NOT constitute actually asking for help. when their presence seemed to finally be noticed, they took off. perhaps if they had been apprehended, they would have gotten care!

probably not. my comments are on the audacity of the film, not the message. we all need to look at this as one of the most important issues of our future, and that of our children's.