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Sicko

Sicko

2007
Drama, Documentary
2h 3m
Sicko, filmmaker Michael Moore's new documentary, sets out to investigate the American healthcare system. Sticking to his tried-and true one-man approach, Moore sheds lights on the complicated medical affairs of individuals and local communities. (The Weinstein Company)
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Sicko

2007
Drama, Documentary
2h 3m
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Rated 12 Oct 2007
72
70th
Moore is manipulative in his filmmaking, and he often over simplifies, but, boy, is he good at it.
Rated 12 Feb 2009
3
11th
Like most things moore has done this one is full of lies and half truths. Poor misdirection and overal Sicko film
Rated 02 May 2010
80
91st
Unbelievable when you see this documentary, I do not know if everything is true, but for me as a European it looks like health care is a sort of a science-fiction movie in America. The problem is a corrupt system of profit. Even for tourists have to be careful that all costs will be paid back in case of sickness or an accident in America.
Rated 16 Jul 2007
70
42nd
I liked this more than Farenheit, since it seemed less interested in belaboring partisan politics and more on a substantial and incredibly frightening issue. That being said, Moore still beats several points to the ground (really? how much do you pay?) and it could be trimmed a bit. Some of the people he interviews are pretty amazing, though.
Rated 19 Nov 2007
0
0th
Sicko IS a pretty good description of Moore's mental make-up. He's never met a fact that dissuaded him from propagandizing his ultra left-wing, fantasy based vision of what life is and should be. I'm glad, however, he wasn't part of Joseph Goebbels' staff during the NAZI regime. His cleverness at distortion and misrepresenations would have aided the NAZI cause.
Rated 29 Apr 2014
70
48th
Why just make a point when you can shout it sarcastically? The problem with Moore's work is not that it's polemic. That's fine in my book. In this case it was reasonably balanced, although it glossed over a lot of the problems with socialised medicine (I live in the UK, and while it's great to have the NHS, it's far from perfect). My problem is more that he's so bloody pleased with himself all the time. There's no need for anyone to be that smug.
Rated 22 Nov 2007
62
68th
not bad, specially the trip to cuba must be a kick in the guts to all nationalist americans (the scene with fidel roaring will go into us-clichee-hall-of-fame), but why didnt he go any further, why didnt he ask all the ill people if they are "proud americans" when it comes to how the government cares for them, or what the americans in paris think about their president ?
Rated 07 Apr 2008
82
47th
You can dislike, or even hate Moore's technique. You can say he fudges statistics and facts and fills his movies with half-truths. You might even go as far to say he's manipulative. That's all probably true, to some sort of extent. But what's also true is Moore points out unsettling and startling facts about where the United States is broken. And even if they're all "half-facts", I'd still be very unnerved.
Rated 11 Oct 2007
70
58th
Moore going back to his origins of fighting for the little guy. Unfortunately, due to actually working in the health care sector in one of those other countries, the movie moves too far into propoganda for my liking. Still effective at making USA insurance companies the enemy.
Rated 03 Feb 2008
82
79th
A movie rather than a documentary.
Rated 05 May 2008
75
77th
The most "documentary" of Moore's documentaries. Spoiler: the health care system in America is a complete disaster.
Rated 23 Jun 2007
17
94th
Fantastic; Moore's combination of faux naivete and his twisting of anti-conservative rhetoric (framing his arguments in patriotic terms, the use of 9/11 survivors, etc.) is devastatingly effective. Some parts were a little hammy (I don't think the film would suffere if the entire Cuba section were cut), but overall a resounding success.
Rated 08 May 2009
15
4th
The great thing about socialist medicine is how easy it is to make a persuasive documentary in its favour. 7 of the G8 nations use it to great effect, which means there is a massive pool of statistics and studies from which to draw information. Why Moore then decides instead to emotionally manipulate his viewers is beyond me. It is a work of so little substance that it actually weakens the push for medicare in the US.
Rated 09 Nov 2008
40
11th
Put him back on tv where he belongs. His condescending narration put me off straight away, and his manipulation and bias made the genuine stories less impactful. Also, the simple way he portrayed everywhere outside the US with a rosy glow was patronising to the people who live in those countries. The NHS is not perfect but it was easy for Moore to represent it as such in order to strengthen his argument.
Rated 14 Oct 2007
0
0th
Fake crap
Rated 18 Jul 2007
74
71st
A fascinating, often hilarious documentary filled with dry humor and heart.
Rated 30 Oct 2007
82
71st
Whether or not it is true is a matter for debate, but it IS fabulously entertaining. Say what you will about the man's opinions or politics - but it can at least be agreed upon that he is a cunning and skilled filmmaker.
Rated 01 Mar 2009
91
82nd
While Moore may have abandoned his usual routine for his new documentary contribution Sicko, he still pulls it off once again. Centering and shedding a light on US healthcare and pointing out its companie's usual medical complications, Moore may be manipulative and arrogantly crook at times, but he succesfully opens people's eyes on the men and women responsible for the affairs caused every day on this issue. One of his best yet, and one of the best docs I've seen in a long time.
Rated 03 Jun 2009
85
88th
Many can call Michael Moore of manichean or handler (perhaps is), but all his documentaries reach your objetive, it shows a problem in a way that annoys, with dynamic and with many information. Makes everyone to think about what he shows. He hits it again here.
Rated 11 Jul 2007
94
91st
Another must see film for every American, from Michael Moore... Don't miss it!
Rated 20 Aug 2009
96
98th
If I hadn't gone through it personally, I'd probably have a hard time believing some of the claims Moore makes in this film
Rated 08 Mar 2008
71
88th
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Rated 21 Jul 2009
90
94th
I live in the UK, so after watching this I feel very lucky. I don't have a dentist, but even private doesn't cost THAT much. It's dispicable that US Doctors take the hypocratic oath and still takke part in such a messed up system. He's hoping Obama fixes this mess
Rated 27 Apr 2009
64
19th
Well done but highly indulgent Moore film.
Rated 30 Sep 2008
30
14th
A bit blah and biased...but probably very true.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
75
92nd
Moore is at his best when using the raw emotion of the victimized to lash out at the various offending institutions. He is at his weakest when going off on his own without real ammo. This film minimizes the latter and thus worked pretty well for me.
Rated 25 Aug 2008
91
91st
Michael Moore's best. He still fails to show two sides to his arguments, as usual, but at least he backs up what he does say with some facts this time, and he is entertaining as always.
Rated 21 Apr 2008
80
90th
I came into this film expecting an ego stoke to my nationalistic tenancies (Go Canada), but came out more aware of our southern neigbor's pitfalls, and began to shudder at the thought of private health care in Canada. In essence he's preaching to the choir, but he delivers a good enough sermon.
Rated 02 Jan 2010
80
67th
Michael Moore's politics are not mine, and I disagree strongly with his message in this film. But given his point of view, it is marvellously articulated, and I find it admirable in spite of myself.
Rated 20 Jun 2012
70
33rd
Like him or hate him, Moores documentaries are generally pretty enjoyable, and this one was no exception.
Rated 10 May 2014
70
52nd
So it's Michael Moore and so you should expect less balance and insight and more polemic and stunts. Doesn't change the fact that US Healthcare was and is largely a shithouse. However, I was left looking for something that got into the skin of it. And the section on the wondrous NHS in Britain? Where they give you cab fair home and a cuddle and a lolly? Yeah, no. Still, if taken as entertainment, not bad.
Rated 24 Apr 2008
91
97th
Fantastic muckraking. Avoids the personal attacks on Bush and stays funny throughout, a triumph on par with Roger & Me
Rated 01 Jul 2007
68
56th
Want a half-assed, simplistically black and white take on health care? Michael Moore, time and time again, proves he's a very good storyteller (I'm never bored for a minute). Unfortunately nuance and complexity are traded in for too easy, tragic sob stories. Moore would be better served by axing his own screen time, and letting the people he's smearing speak for themselves.
Rated 15 Jun 2014
86
65th
Agaın thanks to Morre I hate Usa and again ı thought during the movie people and world's problem and what im making about that. Thank you crazy man. Bir kez daha ABD'den nefret etmemizi sağladı Moore abi, yolu açık olsun.
Rated 19 Jun 2008
73
76th
I probably enjoyed this out of most of his work because it's the subject I'm most interested in.
Rated 05 Sep 2008
86
64th
This documentary is seriously, seriously painful to watch.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
88
86th
My wife and I watched this, and she just could not stop crying throughout the whole movie. I guess if I didn't have health insurance I could easily be in the same boat as some of the people in this film should the perfect storm of bad luck hit me...and that is pretty unsetlling.
Rated 17 Nov 2007
80
51st
Amazing. I have spent a good part of the last year & a half telling people about insurance plans and answering concerns. I think everyone I know has at some point been screwed over by the sick system we have in place. I have sat in rooms where rep...(read more)resentatives from companies have talked about promoting "consumerism" among members, how HMOs are bad because people use them more, and about how it all comes down to the numbers. The well being of a human being should never come down to t
Rated 20 Feb 2011
85
73rd
Entertaining and conversation-provoking.
Rated 18 Apr 2008
50
86th
In the beginning of the film, when that guy is giving himself stitches, that is so boss.
Rated 05 Aug 2008
90
55th
Heartbreaking. What a talented man Michael Moore is
Rated 26 Mar 2012
65
23rd
Its difficult to give an accurate comment when one has never experienced the USA health system. Michael Moore paints a pretty bad picture of what is going o there. Would have been nice to hear more of the other side of the story.
Rated 12 Sep 2008
97
98th
I saw it twice to be sure, and loved it even more. Moore is an incredible story-teller, a skill made better by such a compelling subject.
Rated 24 Mar 2008
90
61st
This film seemed pretty convincing to me... Australia is on the path of heading the way of US... lets see what Rudd can do.
Rated 19 Apr 2009
80
91st
The sheer fury in some of the comments here is actually quite telling. Not that I support a centralised healthcare system, but can anyone really argue that America doesn't have serious fundamental problems with healthcare, on a scale unseen anywhere else in the developed world? Anyway, I think it's worth discussion, and I'm skeptical as to whether the debate in the US on this very topic would have ever reached its current pitch without the wide release of a film like this.
Rated 16 Jul 2007
3
28th
Moore yelling through a microphone at Guantonomo Bay. So sad yet so funny
Rated 13 May 2008
83
65th
Depressing. I know Moore is completely right, but nothing will get done about it. It is sensationalist, but for good reason. It's something we need to be shocked about. His facts were correct, and it was interesting to see other countries health care systems.
Rated 10 Dec 2010
50
43rd
Whilst Moore's confrontational style is fun, the overall intention is noble, and one can clearly see how it'd shock your average American, some of his facts are just plain wrong. Taking France as an example of a utopian social welfare state is particularly problematic, as Moore is all to happy to ignore the substantial economical problems it creates. 'Sicko' simply cuts too many corners, and ends up being the 'Inconvenient Truth' of American welfare documentaries.
Rated 02 Aug 2007
73
57th
Certainly one of Moore better films. It does beat you over the head with some points and it does embellish certain things but it's general message is indisputable. The interviews with some of the people that were on the short end of the insured stick is downright heartbreaking. Hopefully this will open some eyes in the US.
Rated 24 Jan 2010
76
13th
This film did not really stick with me in any way.
Rated 06 Feb 2009
4
55th
As blunt & manipulative as Moore usually is but it's for something worthy so I'll let it pass - America needs to grow up.
Rated 09 Mar 2010
95
95th
Thank God I live in Europe.
Rated 24 Feb 2012
75
38th
Not the best, or the worst documentary. I'll give Moore points for uncovering much about the American (lack of a) health care system.. But his hero worship of Canada's health care is poorly researched and overly simplified.
Rated 05 Dec 2012
85
67th
Moore's best documentary. The facts are all here and some of the interviews and footage are just really interesting. Not much room to quibble here.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
78
73rd
Moore doesn't entirely abandon his usual bag of tricks on this one, but he does manage to keep them on the shelf for most of it. This is probably his most balanced film, in that he didn't really need to make anything up to further his point. The Health Care system in the United States is a complete disaster, you don't need to spin it that way. Simultaneously funny and frightening. His trip to France is incredibly enlightening.
Rated 19 Jan 2009
81
73rd
Again, Michael Moore makes an entertaining documentary. The guy is a good fiction writer. We probably all know about the, er, liberties, he has taken in his docus before but they're still enjoyable and there is some truth in 'em. I haven't actually checked the facts of Sicko but I don't really plan on it either. To me it was more about emotion, anyway.
Rated 01 Jun 2009
85
17th
How the medical system in Canada was portrayed was not completely accurate at all. People wait up to 15 hours however it is still free and do not have to chose which finger to keep. Something definitely needs to be done for Americans who can't get healthcare coverage Still worth the watch
Rated 22 Nov 2017
78
46th
Usual Moore: Solid + imp issues. Opinions agree with 80+% of time but occ undercut by puerile sleight of hand HSch debate tricks/distortions that don't fully check out when U research them. Would prefer more hard analysis.|Like this? Then check John Oliver's issue segments |BACKFILLING LOAD OF FILMS NOT SEEN FOR LONG TIME -> Score poss 20-30% out. Grateful if U drop me a cordial msg if U think memory dulled a gem or gave rosy tint 2 clunker. IE Tell me WHY Im wrong & what U think I should score
Rated 22 Aug 2010
82
84th
And Moore did it again. In a fast, splendid and attractive way he shows us some of the painful flaws of the American system. It's just striking to see American people pay 120$ for something they can get in CUBA for only 5 cents. Again, Michael Moore gives us some things to think about.
Rated 19 Aug 2009
90
66th
Scary, and it'll angry-up the blood. It loses 10 points for being so slanted, but everything in it is true.
Rated 20 Feb 2008
85
61st
Michael Moore seems to have found this perfect balance between hard-hitting documentating and light-hearted entertainment in this one. He doesn't come off as self-righteous nor does he strawman the other side to prove a point. It is by far his best documentary because he found that perfect balance for him.
Rated 22 Jul 2010
65
15th
Everyone should see this movie and see how shitty the healthcare in the USA is.
Rated 26 Dec 2011
79
77th
Another remarkable film by Michael Moore. Sure he only puts things in his films that prove his side. But his films are entertaining and they bring up interesting points. Let's hope he keeps fighting the power!
Rated 30 May 2008
91
98th
Propaganda or no propaganda, I think important social issues like this must be highlighted and brought to public attention, which I am glad someone like Michael Moore is doing. While you needn't swallow all of it, there is no denying that there are some bitter truths being spoken here.
Rated 12 Sep 2007
64
55th
Enjoyable. Not as gut-wrenching as 9/11 but still gets people worked up. I was surprised that the audience was definitely skewed-older which you might not expect from Michael Moore. But given the subject matter, completely understandable. People want to kill the messenger so they take issue with MM's points, but we all know in our hearts that he is probably closer to correct than the health care executives and doctors, etc. who take issue with his points.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
83
70th
typical michael moore - some good points of interest
Rated 02 Dec 2010
25
61st
"Though the title of the film is an explicit reference to our health care system's sad state of affairs, it may also apply to anyone unable to relate to the struggles of everyday Americans who have to pay for overpriced and ineffectual medical coverage." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 10 Nov 2007
50
16th
Nothing new here. Move on.
Rated 06 Aug 2009
78
65th
I'm impressed. Very thought-provoking and even a bit angering. Easily the biggest national emergency in our country and the film does a great job in infusing the need to fix it.
Rated 19 Feb 2009
80
97th
Heartbreaking examination of America's for-profit healthcare system comparred to the universal healthcare offered by other countries - dispelling conservative-driven myths that have prevented Americans from supporting this initiative.
Rated 22 Jan 2016
75
65th
I go into a bubble suit whenever I visit Toilet Town (USA) , get a hang nail and end up in the poorhouse. "An educated, healthy and confident nation is harder to govern."
Rated 12 Mar 2008
90
69th
Disturbing and provoking. Perfect!
Rated 10 May 2008
73
26th
This movie could have been done in one line: "The U.S. health care system doesn't work, people say other counties have bad health care but they are leaps and bounds ahead of America."
Rated 31 Mar 2017
80
78th
His best film since Roger & Me. Weirdly, this film is almost useless but not because of quality. He has spent to so long establishing himself on the left and rarely if ever taking a politically balanced approach to his documentaries that people on the right don't watch him or hate watch him. They don't even have to argue their ideas anymore they can just say, "He's biased" and feel safe to ignore all his points. Now that he's mostly preaching to the converted one has to ask what's the point?
Rated 28 Jul 2009
90
77th
Another documentary triumph
Rated 19 Aug 2007
85
89th
His best yet.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
63
56th
Better than Farenheit 9/11, but Moore always seems to need to lie, exagerate, and gloss over facts to make his points which isn't good.
Rated 20 Sep 2012
77
71st
Moore's greatest triumph here is probably rising above "The Man Sucks and we should get some Democrats in charge" to adressing an issue that can actually be agreed upon and worked at. Well done.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
78
61st
Despite Moore's inability to create a legitimate documentary and his arrogant attitude, he really shows the problems with the US health care system and puts a face on those responsible. I would say this is Moore's best so far, but his style remains something I would call a make-umentary.
Rated 26 Jan 2009
75
74th
Moore, the 'light shedder' is back.
Rated 18 Oct 2008
50
24th
wonder if Moore gonna keep making films if Obama get elected. I immagine his next movie will be; Obama the terrorist.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
75
89th
Quite good.
Rated 13 Dec 2007
95
91st
Whether you agree or not with how ours and other countries' systems were portrayed, it's resoundingly clear that SOMETHING has to be done and done soon. People have been convicted of war crimes less severe than what is apparently going on within our current helthcare system and somebody should be held accountable. Although no countries' system is perfect, most other civilized nations manage to make far better use of resources and tax money. It's just depressing.
Rated 16 Jul 2010
7
28th
I'm not a fan of Michael Moore, in part because his movies are less documentaries and more audio/video essays. But Moore's hit on a subject where he'd be hard pressed to have to manipulate the facts to make our insurance system look bad. Sicko is probably his best film to date, which isn't saying much, because it's still a manipulative, simplistic, and grandstanding take on health care. But he does cover some important ground and is at his best uncovering the ugly side of American health care.
Rated 14 Dec 2007
80
62nd
Eye opening look at healthcare today, and how much the US needs a change.
Rated 07 May 2008
60
50th
Better than "Fahrenheit", not as good as "Columbine". While Moore's filmes are as biased as they come, he makes some incredibly convincing arguments (albeit by distorting the truth at times). He's a very talented filmmaker who makes engaging documentaries and this is no exception.
Rated 30 Nov 2012
70
61st
Though it has its share of voice-over exposition and comic stock footage, the film's real purpose is to aggregate individual health-care horror stories into a portrait of the profit-driven and (literally) inhospitable place our country has become.
Rated 08 Aug 2007
70
42nd
Agustos 07
Rated 15 Nov 2008
80
16th
Not Michael's best, but very informative.
Rated 06 Feb 2010
0
2nd
stupid man! stupid, stupid man!
Rated 26 Feb 2017
4
77th
Så kom jag dock att se denna film som jag så länge högst medvetet avstått från. Moore irriterar mig, han förenklar, delvis fördummar och det blir inte bättre av att jag egentligen håller med honom. Det är klart som fan att amerikanerna behöver rimliga vapenlagar (Bowling for Columbine) och att de har ett orimligt sjukvårdssystem (Sicko). För en svensk har dock filmen inte så stort värde, det är ju ingen politisk kraft som vill ändra finansieringen av sjukvården. Och när Moore
Rated 21 Sep 2008
75
71st
Of all the Moore documentaries I'd seen, this struck the best balance between factual reporting and propaganda.
Rated 27 May 2009
84
83rd
I want to say something funny, but this movie is a stark critique on the state of the health care system in the US and how it compares to those abroad. Spoiler alert - it doesn't compare favorably.
Rated 30 Jan 2010
75
73rd
Less Moore. More Focused.
Rated 04 May 2011
70
72nd
Takes a look at a serious issue via Moore's usual subtle-as-a-brick approach. He makes a lot of valid points but his irritating style is unlikely to convert the sizable number of Americans who firmly believe that billionaire stockholders making obscene profits from the sickness and death of ordinary Americans is the only thing protecting them from becoming communist puppets.
Rated 21 Dec 2007
78
84th
I generally find that Michael Moore's "documentaries" to be misleading, if entertaining. I refused to see this movie for a long time, due to the propaganda it would doubtlessly be and my knowledge as a health care professional. However, this movie made me want to move to Europe. And I might yet. Because Universal health care and education will never come to this country, and that is a horrible loss for it's inhabitants.
Rated 17 Oct 2011
70
57th
"Sicko" may be one-sided, simplistic and manipulative but it's also powerful, entertaining filmmaking that has a clear agenda as well as a noble cause. Once again, Moore collects some pretty wrenching footage and real-people interviews, although his tendency to oversimplify certain issues and his questionable research policies can be seriously distracting. Still, it's a poignant and important piece, a loud and articulate if far from objective first word on a crucial subject.
Rated 04 Jan 2008
79
42nd
It would have been perfect if Michael Moore didn't make such a farce of it... However skewed it is, though, it needs to be seen...
Rated 20 Sep 2008
88
89th
Boo capitalism!
Rated 27 Jul 2007
74
66th
An interesting movie to be taken with a grain of salt. Personal experience as well as government record indicates that England's NHS systems is well overdue for a revamp, as more personnel are needed, but the NHS can't seem to find a way to pay them. Sure the patients get the care they need, but at what human cost?

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