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Al Pacino stars as Dr. Jack Kevorkian in director Barry Levinson's made-for-HBO biopic tracing the controversial career of the outspoken assisted suicide advocate/activist. Convinced that "dying is not a crime," Dr. Kevorkian (aka Dr. Death) creates a machine that allows terminally-ill medical patients to end their own lives in a peaceful, humane manner. When Dr. Kevorkian is forced to defend his philosophy and practices in court, a media firestorm erupts over a patient's right to die. Susan Sarandon, John Goodman, and Danny Huston star in a film produced by Scott Ferguson (The People vs. Larry Flint, Brokeback Mountain), and written by Adam Mazer (Breach). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
Rating
PG-13
Director
Barry Levinson
Studio
HBO Films
Writer
Adam Mazer
  • 95%Watched this on 28/10/16This film vividly tells you what exactly is wrong about this society of yours, a reluctance to accept change and a tendency to stand by whatever is considered to be conventionally wrong. There is no justice in this world or else matters of such sensitive human rights would never have been violated. Barry Levinson directs this film effectively though in a rather monotonous way. The film is difficult to watch, especially in the last 10 to 15 minutes. Al Pacino delivers a masterful performance, one that reminds us of the talent for which he is world renowned.
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  • Pacino is hitting a new stride lately, and far from phoning in performances which rely only on his "isms" and presence (see: Robert de Niro), he is truly discovering new places to go. His performance as Jack Kevorkian is compellingly multidimensional, transcending his "Pacino-ness" effortlessly. This is also diector Barry Levinson's best work since "Good Morning, Vietnam". I am not kidding. This is a masterfully directed film (it's a HBO production, so it counts) and absolutely wonderfully shot by cinematographer Eigil Bryld (he also shot the brilliant "In Bruges").
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  • one of the most interesting movies I have ever seen. I knew nothing about Dr. Kevorkian but this movie was just fascinating. Al Pacino is fantastic. it does feel boring at times Im gonna be honest. which is why I dont rate it higher
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  • This telefilm is really important because of the issue which it deals with, personal freedom, and the right to decide what to do with our lives. Kevorkian is almost a prophet that exceeds the limits of the law to prove his ideas and to help people who freely wants to end with their suffer
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  • Fascinating docudrama on the life of Dr. Jack Kevorkian.
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  • A very stirring and thought-provoking biopic on Dr. Kevorkian (aka Dr. Death), debating about the morality and legality of euthanasia.
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  • Al Pacino.... just the best there is... and dr jack sure was something.....cast really good...
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  • One of the best Al Pacino performance. Great story with great acting. Kudos!
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  • A masterclass in acting, disturbing, thought-provoking and very documentary like. If you are easily upset, you probably shouldn't watch this. If you have a sterner constitution - this is a must watch!
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  • Al Pacino no seu melhor num filme necessário. Lucidez é para poucos.
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  • Love love love this subject, this argument, this movie. Pacino and Goodman are phenomenal here... more than usual even. I'm trilled to finally see this story told properly, poetically and with some very big balls.
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  • Good film about a very controversial subject.
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  • Well presented biopic of -Dr Death- Jack Kevorkian debating the morality of euthanasia. It was especially nice seeing Barry Levinson returning with something of quality - I must have been a teenager when Wag The Dog came out. Al Pacino was also still rather young back then - aged 72 in this film but still delivers a convincing performance.
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  • Pacino is superb, but the film never handles its exposition well causing the audience's view of Kevorkian to seem a bit bloodless for the majority of the film. Perhaps that was a point the Director was attempting to make, but I found it ineffective.
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  • You don't Know Jack is a well crafted biopic on Jack Kevorkian, the assisted suicide advocate who was charged on murder for killing his patients. With this film we get the reasons as to why he did what he did, but I won't go into detail on the issues that the film presents, but what we have here is a well acted drama with a great cast of actors who truly deliver some stunning performances. In the lead role is Al Pacino, and he delivers one of his finest performances in a long time. The film tells an important story, one that can actually raise important questions in the viewer. Brilliantly directed, and well paced, the film is a stunning drama that is a worth seeing. Pacino is a great choice for playing Kevorkian, and this ends up being an engaging drama that will make you think. The film follows Jack Kevorkian as he tries to help people end their suffering by assisted suicide right up to his trial for murder. This is a well directed picture about a serious issue, and director Barry Levinson crafts something truly unique here. The film is never dull or boring because the cast are really good and the story well structured. No matter your feelings on the subject, the film is a must see do the fact that Al Pacino gives a standout performance that just bristles with energy. I really enjoyed the film and thought it was a terrific picture from start to finish. The writing here is terrific, and the film is one of the most memorable and entertaining dramas in recent memory. You Don't Know Jack is a well crafted picture that in the end, might make you ask some important questions, and it's a film that will stay with you long after you've seen it.
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