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A review of the movie John Q which stars Denzel Washington as a father at the end of his rope and seemingly out of options who takes action in a desperate at...
Feb 15, 2002 · In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Story centers on a man whose nine-year-old son is in desperate need of a life-saving transplant. When he discovers that his medical insurance won't cover the costs of ...
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- Nick Cassavetes
- PG-13
- Denzel Washington
- John Q Plot Synopsis
- Whose Heart Does Michael get?
- What Happens to John?
John Quincy Archibald lives a moderately fulfilled lower-middle-class life with his wife Denise and son Michael. He is an ideal father and husband, as he makes the family smile even when going through trying times. John and Denise head to attend Michael’s school baseball match, but Michael collapses on the ground during a run, to their dismay. They...
When all else fails, John is adamant about taking his own life if that keeps his son alive. Although he is not an authority in the matter, he knows that he has the same blood group as his son — B+. John also contends that his tissues are similar to Michael’s. Therefore, John wants Dr. Raymond Turner to perform the surgery and give his heart to his ...
While Michael lives, the hostage incident causes ripples through the country, with the public consensus swaying in John’s favor. People question the crippled healthcare system rather than pointing the finger at John. Above all, the incident lucidly portrays how 40 million US citizens (as of 2009) live withoutinsurance, which John’s desperation epit...
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Thought-provoking. Too intense for young teens. Read Common Sense Media's John Q review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Nick Cassavetes
- Afsheen Nomai
- Denzel Washington, James Woods, Robert Duvall
Watch trailer. Synopsis. John Q. Archibald is an ordinary man who works at a factory and takes care of his family. His wife Denise and young son Michael are his world.
Feb 15, 2002 · Summary John Q. Archibald (Washington) is an ordinary man who must face the fact that his health insurance will not pay for the emergency heart transplant that is his son's only hope. Vowing to do whatever it takes to keep his son alive, John Q decides his only hope is a desperate gamble, and he takes the emergency room hostage.
The movie comes dangerously close to saying that the solution to a personal grievance is, well, terrorism, when you get right down to it. Full Review | Original Score: F | Sep 24, 2007. Full ...
