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Patch Adams (1998)
Released By: Universal Pictures   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Universal Pictures
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Tom Shadyac
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Williams, Irma P. Hall, Monica Potter
Published ID: 8082
UPC: 025192054624, 025192058622, 025192062926, 02519212782, 025193283924, 025192029035,
Plot: The fact-based story of an unconventional physician who attempted to heal patients with laughter, based on his own book and mixing equal doses of scatological humor and pathos. Robin Williams stars as Hunter Adams, a troubled young man who commits himself to a mental institution in the late 1960s. His experiences there convince Adams to become a doctor, and he enrolls in medical school, where he is appalled at the cold, clinical professionalism that alienates patients from their caregivers. Determined to provide emotional and spiritual relief as well as medicine, Adams clowns around for his patients, getting to know them personally. Although his efforts seem to work wonders and the hospital nursing staff is grateful for the levity Adams provides, his methods alienate his uptight roommate Mitch (Philip Seymour Hoffman) as well as the staff and faculty of his school. Adams perseveres, however, even starting his own low-cost rural clinic called the Gesundheit Institute, and wooing a pretty fellow student, Carin (Monica Potter). Tragedy strikes, and Adams' career is put in jeopardy, forcing him to defend his style and philosophy before a board of jurists determined to bar him from practicing medicine. Patch Adams (1998) was produced by former M*A*S*H (1972-83) star Mike Farrell, who met the real-life Adams when the offbeat doctor served as an advisor to the actor's popular TV series. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
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No Patch about it
Added 9/11/2009
Any rating under 5 stars is a tragedy. This movie is absolutely wonderful in many many ways. There is no question about the talent Robin Williams brings but both Monica Potter and Phillip Seymour Hoffman are spectacular in their roles.
Simply put, Fantastic. The balance of tragedy and comedy is unsurpassed!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
What a movie should be
Added 9/7/2009
This is one of those movies that I kept wanting to watch, but never got around to it. With the long holiday weekend, my family decided that watching this would be a good way to spend part of the time.

I loved it! Patch Adams is a fascinating character and the story is wonderful. Robin Williams is at his best -- not too over-the-top but absolutely hysterical at times. I was laughing out loud in parts and very deeply touched in others. What more can one say about a movie?

I also have to say that Monica Potter is great in this. The camera loves her and she can really, really act.

A great movie that runs the full range of emotion -- terrific!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The Patch Review
Added 6/26/2009
I really enjoy this Movie I'm glad i was able to get it. It came in good condition and there were no scratches on the disks.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Waited and waited
Added 3/27/2009
I didn't receive the item till after the deadline shipment date. i was supposed to receive it by the 18th and didnt get it till later. Boo
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
A DRAMIC COMEDY
Added 3/15/2009
I'VE SEEN THIS BEFORE BUT NEVER KNEW PATCH ADAMS WAS A REAL PERSON. ROBIN WILLIAMS PLAYS THIS ROLE BEAUTIFULLY. PERFECTLY PUTTING COMEDY AND DRAMA IN THE RIGHT PLACE
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
No Patch about it
Added 9/11/2009
Any rating under 5 stars is a tragedy. This movie is absolutely wonderful in many many ways. There is no question about the talent Robin Williams brings but both Monica Potter and Phillip Seymour Hoffman are spectacular in their roles.
Simply put, Fantastic. The balance of tragedy and comedy is unsurpassed!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
What a movie should be
Added 9/7/2009
This is one of those movies that I kept wanting to watch, but never got around to it. With the long holiday weekend, my family decided that watching this would be a good way to spend part of the time.

I loved it! Patch Adams is a fascinating character and the story is wonderful. Robin Williams is at his best -- not too over-the-top but absolutely hysterical at times. I was laughing out loud in parts and very deeply touched in others. What more can one say about a movie?

I also have to say that Monica Potter is great in this. The camera loves her and she can really, really act.

A great movie that runs the full range of emotion -- terrific!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The Patch Review
Added 6/26/2009
I really enjoy this Movie I'm glad i was able to get it. It came in good condition and there were no scratches on the disks.
0 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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