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Super Size Me [DVD] [2004]
 
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Super Size Me [DVD] [2004]

Morgan Spurlock , Daryl Isaacs , Morgan Spurlock    Suitable for 12 years and over   DVD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Morgan Spurlock, Daryl Isaacs, Lisa Ganjhu, Stephen Siegel, Bridget Bennett
  • Directors: Morgan Spurlock
  • Writers: Morgan Spurlock
  • Producers: Morgan Spurlock, Dave Pederson, David Pederson, Heather M. Winters, Joe Morley
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Tartan
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Jan 2005
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00067ISBA
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,151 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Fans of Morgan Spurlock's engaging documentary Super Size Me won't want to miss almost an hour of extra footage on the DVD. Best of all is a 25-minute one-on-one interview with Eric Schlosser, author of Fast Food Nation, but other interesting moments are a chat with a couple who collects McDonald's memorabilia; an analysis of a supermarket's layout; further conversation with Big Mac fan Eric Gorske and his wife; a look at the deep-fried Twinkie; and a disgusting but funny piece on how McDonald's food rots (or doesn't). Spurlock also provides a commentary track along with his girlfriend Alex Jamieson (you know, the vegan chef) in which they discuss why he included certain scenes, how many times he ate McDonald's salads, and his recommendations for books to read and action to take. And because he and Jamieson received so many inquiries about the "last supper" he ate on film before embarking on his special diet, an insert contains the recipes, including the highly sought-after tofu and vegetable phyllo tart. --David Horiuchi


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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars finger-lickin' frightening, 20 Jan 2005
This review is from: Super Size Me [DVD] [2004] (DVD)
As a keen fast food lover myself this dvd made me feel physically sick, especially the extra footage of the fries. Macdonalds fries did not decompose or gather mould at all, not even after 10 weeks or standing. Imagine what they are doing in your body!

Its not only a great watch for the health conscious, but for those dieting and losing motivation, watch this! you will never fun so fast on that treadmil or eat so much salad! It has certainly turned my views around.

I found this dvd entertaining, shocking, frightening, disgusting and funny. What more could anyone ask for? But I will warn you, it made me very very hungry!

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars McFat can lead to McDeath, 5 July 2005
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Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Super Size Me [DVD] [2004] (DVD)
Morgan Spurlock came up with a terrific idea with this documentary of using himself as a guinea pig, even if it meant temporarily endangering his health and suffering some indigestion. Under medical supervision, he went to 20 cities and only ate at McDonald's, eating everything on the menu at least once for 30 days. Spurlock certainly has done a service in a cause I believe in, to educate people in nutrition and the dangers of digging one's grave with fast food container. Above his message of dietary abuse, Spurlock is also an excellent filmmaker, and deftly balances facts, interviews, and the progress of his personal foray into the world of greasy, sugary junk food, often with a good slice of humor. Yes, it is manipulated in parts, but there is so much information in the film for those who eat in McDonald's or any of their competitors to learn, that a little embellishment is forgivable.

What puzzles me, is where have our taste buds gone? I remember many years ago attempting to eat a Big Mac, and having to spit it out. Much of the attraction is the "idea" of McDonald's...Ronald the clown, the toys, the packaging, as well as an addictive x factor to the food, and the film clearly points all this out. Among the DVD extras not to be missed is the long interview with Eric Schlossen, author of "Fast Food Nation," and the short segment on how Spurlock's garbage increased along with his waistline. Good cinematography by Scott Ambrozy and top notch editing add to the enjoyment of this award winning documentary, which has a running time of 100 minutes.

I live across the street from a high school, and see the future of America waddle in and out. I think it would be a good idea for all the kids and their families to watch this documentary, so that they become more aware of what they are doing to their health, and what the future costs will be in doctor's bills and medications. It does seem that the film (as well as a few lawsuits) has influenced the market however, by eliminating the super sizes, and enlarging the options in the menu. Bravo! Morgan Spurlock, for his "Film of Epic Portions", which educates as well as amuses.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Super Size Me, 17 Jan 2006
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M. Terry "emptyplod" (Hertfordshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Super Size Me [DVD] [2004] (DVD)
A thoroughly entertaining, thoughtful, gut-wrenching, informative and well-presented documentary. Always funny while presenting serious dietary information and global consumer fare in an impactive and min-boggling way. I found this well made, contemplative, unassuming and yet tightly produced. The frightening results are quite literally dreadful and disturbing and anyone contemplating a fast food diet needs to see this first.
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