Boobirt Stylish but barely mediocre overall

StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Stephanie There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Edwin The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

bayar-oznur I think the story was ok, considering it was based on a true story but it was too much with this "curing with empathy and communication". Arguments about being a doctor weren't actually presenting an ettical dilemma. One of them is a scientific fact and the other one is worth almost nothing without scientific facts. So its not a powerfull argument. They presented Patch's medical knowledge as a god given talent, they didn't show him studying for once. We all know thats not the case if you are in the medical school. So they based it on a true story but they tried so hard with this.

zkonedog There are some true-life tales that go beyond the standard fare to uplift and inspire viewers. The story of Hunter "Patch" Adams, despite a bit of contrived theatrics, is exactly that sort of film.For a basic plot summary, this movie tells the story of Mr. Adams, beginning with his time in a mental institution for suicidal thoughts. However, after a life-changing experience in that facility, Patch decides to devote his life to helping people, choosing medicine as his vehicle. The rest of the film focuses on Patch's time in medical school, including his "unorthodox" (treat the patient, not the disease) approach that bucks the standard, as well as the free medical clinic he starts out of his own home after being sickened by the medical bureaucracy.Whichever way you shake it, the Patch Adams story is one of hope and inspiration. At times, director Tom Shadyac goes a bit too over-the-top for my tastes, but for some it will help to hammer home the point.In terms of casting, it is Robin Williams' movie to carry, and he does so admirably with his unique brand of humor and character. Some of the other casting decisions (like Philip Seymour Hoffman as a med. student) were a bit sketchy, but Williams steals the show from the opening act.Thus, I would recommend this movie to all but the most hardened cynics (who might not appreciate some of the theatrics). It will make you laugh, cry, and cheer in equal proportions.

luke-a-mcgowan Patch Adams is the most Robin Williams Robin Williams movie I've ever seen. Unfortunately, the cute premise far overstays its welcome and we miss our disbelief which we have to suspend at the door. Williams is typically fine - not nearly as fun as he is in superior work Good Morning Vietnam or Mrs Doubtfire - but solid. Monica Potter sleepwalks through the movie with a sour face and little else, whilst Daniel London contributes next to nothing. For me - what a non- shock - the standout is Phillip Seymour Hoffman, whose furious monologue at his fun-loving slacker roommate is startlingly profound and out of place in what is otherwise a dull screenplay.The film stays about forty minutes too long, with Williams and the always good Bob Gunton having the same argument every three or four scenes. Lots of slapstick comedy makes for a good return on investment but does the story of real life Hunter Adams a great injustice. The final scenes play out like a far less well executed version of Scent of a Woman, which feels completely flat despite having much higher stakes. A comparison with Billy Madison would be more apt - and not in a good way.

nsb-48130 Patch Adams I really liked the movie, it's showing how important it is to do what you believe in. The importance of believing in your self. Sometimes you need to do what others don't believe in, to proof them wrong. And that's what this movie is all about. Do what is right for you as long as it does something good for others to. But it is also showing that the right thing, is not always the happy safe thing to do, because the main character falls in love with a woman from the school, and just when things gets really good between these two, something bad happens to her. It makes him leave the place he built up, because for a moment he can't see how this place can be right and good anymore. I love how the movie shows the effect of a hospital clown, how much happiness it brings to both children and adults! What it takes to help people, that it's more than just the right medication and getting healthy without fever. It's also the mental part, connecting with these people by talking to them, listening to them and show them you really care about them, and not just the physical problems. What this man did for our health care system is magnificent! He changed the way we saw the sick people, and how we need to help them, how happiness can heal a sick person, and make them motivated for changing their lifes. I just really think it's a good movie, you will get a good idea of what has happened in our health care systems, and how the nurses and doctors looked at patience before, and what's changed and how it's changed now. The main character is Robin Williams, and he plays the character so well.