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Patch Adams [DVD] [1999]

Robin Williams (Actor), Daniel London (Actor), Tom Shadyac (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over | Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bob Gunton
  • Directors: Tom Shadyac
  • Writers: Maureen Mylander, Patch Adams, Steve Oedekerk
  • Producers: Alan B. Curtiss, Allegra Clegg, Barry Kemp, Charles Newirth
  • Format: Widescreen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 8 Sep 2003
  • Run Time: 115 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CZMR
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,452 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Patch Adams raises two schools of thought: there are those who are inspired by the true story of a troubled man who finds happiness in helping others--a man set on changing the world and who may well accomplish the task. And then there are those who feel manipulated by this feel-good story, who want to smack the young medical student every time he begins his silly antics.

Staving off suicidal thoughts, Hunter Adams commits himself into a psychiatric ward, where he not only garners the nickname "Patch" but learns the joy in helping others. To this end, he decides to go to medical school, where he clashes with the staid conventions of the establishment as he attempts to inject humour and humanity into his treatment of the patients ("We need to start treating the patient as well as the disease", he declares throughout the film). Robin Williams, in the title role, is as charming as ever, although someone should tell him to broaden his range--the ever-cheerful, do-gooder à la Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society is getting a little old. His sidekick Truman (Daniel London) steals the show with his gawky allure and eyebrows that threaten to overtake his lean face--he seems more real, which is odd considering that Patch Adams does exist and this film is based on his life. Monica Potter is the coolly reluctant love interest and she makes the most of her one-dimensional part. While moments of true heartfelt emotion do come through, the major flaw of this film is that the good guys are just so gosh-darn good and the bad ones are just big meanies with no character development. Patch Adams, though, does provide the tears, the giggles and the kooky folks who will keep you smiling at the end. --Jenny Brown

Special Features

2.35 Wide Screen
DVD 9
German
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.0 English German
Dolby Digital 5.0
Directors Commentary
Making Of Featurette
Production Notes
Filmography
Theatrical Trailer
Interviews
Out Takes
Czech\Danish\Dutch\English\Finnish\German\Greek\Hebrew\Norwegian\Polish\Swedish

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I love this film firstly because it is based on a true story. I was amazed at the pure kindness of one individual and the way he succeeded in making a real difference to a lot of people. Secondly, the film has the unique ability to have you laughing one minute and crying the next.

It is definitely true that laughter is always the best remedy...

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By janeab
Format:DVD
Patch Adams follows a depressed lonely guy who checks into a mental institute and finally realises his purpose in life, to help people. He works hard and two years later arrives at a medical school to follow his new dream of being a docter, and here the fun really begins. You see Patch believes laughter is the best form of medicine and he will stop at nothing to get it!

Patch Adams is a gem in any film collection, it's funny, sad, truthful and a great film. There are twists and turns when everything seems simple and on the right track, and at parts when disaster strikes it can't help but bring tears to your eyes.
Patch Adams is a beautiful film, well made, well written and all the actors perform to perfection especially Robin Williams who will make his way into your heart. Patch Adams can only be described as perfect and is worth every penny spent.

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Patch Adams 6 Sep 2004
Format:DVD
This is what the world should be like...an amazing presentaion of human expresion brought forward and focused on bonding with others, with what? a simple smile ;-) and a few moments of conversation - Not out for personal gain, merely to make others smile and make them feel sound in themselves. after all health is more important at the end of the day..."to make one smile" is Robins god given gift and with his warm heart he has concocted an ideal man/person we should all try to become...forget fancy cars, posh night out eatings etc...take a few moments to look a round and try to get to know the people beside you, to bond for a few moments can make those around you feel welcome and magically warm and healthy inside..."Patch Adams" based on a true story this is one i recommend to all ages.
...In my final days i would make one wish...for me to be treated by a doctor with the same care and love that Robin has in this movie because all his heart warming gentleness would comfort me forever...this is how the movie has touched me and im sure will do the same to all. out of 5 stars i give 5000 *'s :-)
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a patch more than anything else
As soon as I see a movie advertised with Robin Williams in the lead, I buy it. This film is brilliant. Williams brings his brand of zany humour to most of his movies (e.g. Read more
Published 2 days ago by lycidas
An inspiring movie based on a true story.
A friend recommended this movie to me, several years ago. Even though I bought a copy then, I completely forgot all about it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Uenna
sensational beyond description and thought confusing
My mate lent me Hard Target on DVD starring Jean Claude Van Damme, when I opened the case there was the Patch Adams DVD instead. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. M. E. B. Woods
Patch Adams DVD
This film should be required viewing for all medical students. And all doctors, for that matter. It's key theme is that at the heart of the relationship between doctor and patient... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jeremy Swayne
Laugh away your ills.
Patch Adams is based around the true life story of Hunter Adams, a very interesting man, who, after becoming suicidal and committing himself to a mental hospital, found a new lease... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Spike Owen
Heart warmer!
To be honest, I purchased two of these for my sister-in-law. A friend of her's phoned her to watch the movie on the tv, but most of the film had elapsed, but still had a cry. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Friedchickenduck
perfect purchase
this film is one of the classic robin williams love it films delivered in excellent condition and on time comedy that also has a great story.. recommended for anyone with a heart !
Published 20 months ago by polander
Patch Adams DVD
An inspiring film that rewrote the text books on mental health treatment and all the more relevant that it was based on a true story
Published 20 months ago by Mr. M. D. Redmond
Absolutley brilliant
I seen this recently on channel 5 and had to buy the dvd and watch it again.
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by Tessa
a comedy with a good heart
This film although highly enteraining has a strong underlying meassage about the state of medical care in the USA at the current time and the need for help in this area, for some... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2009 by P. R. Pearson
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