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Super Size Me [DVD] [2004]

DVD ~ Morgan Spurlock
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Morgan Spurlock
  • Directors: Morgan Spurlock
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Palisades Tartan
  • DVD Release Date: 10 Jan 2005
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00067ISBA
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,005 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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

Synopsis

In this hilarious yet informative documentary, debut director Morgan Spurlock makes himself the victim of a cruel experiment: he puts himself on a 30-day diet of nothing but McDonald's food. Eating three meals a day exclusively from McDonald's, Spurlock's health quickly deteriorates. The film documents the process from beginning to end, with Spurlock and his doctors making observations and monitoring the changes to his energy level, moods, liver and kidney function, and obviously his weight. As viewers might predict, Spurlock gains weight at an alarming rate, and during this process he offers a shocking lesson about the serious problem of obesity in America. Clearly McDonald's receives the brunt of the blame, as Spurlock shows how the fast-food restaurant directs its advertising at small children, who are converted into faithful consumers of the brand--and its free toy giveaways, bright colors, and Ronald McDonald clown--for life. Spurlock also examines the quality of the food itself, showing the processes by which favorite products like McNuggets are made. He also shows the proliferation of McDonald's chains both in the U.S. and worldwide. Meanwhile, Spurlock's girlfriend--a vegan chef--observes Spurlock's experiment with disgust and disdain, providing one of many comic elements to the film. Educational, fun, and at times downright gross, SUPER SIZE ME takes a different approach to illustrating America's obsession with fast food.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars finger-lickin' frightening, 20 Jan 2005
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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Super Size Me, 17 Jan 2006
By M. Terry "emptyplod" (Hertfordshire) - See all my reviews
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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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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars McFat can lead to McDeath, 5 July 2005
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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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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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Imagine that
Unlike the loathsome Michael " I'm making a buck out of hocking a soundtrack of the sounds and artists that inspired the movie 9-11" Moore, Morgan Spurlock spins out a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. Paterson

1.0 out of 5 stars A cheap shot
Guess what happens if you eat lettuce and nothing else for a whole month. You get sick!
Guess what happens if you eat lard and nothing else for a whole month. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Mccann

5.0 out of 5 stars Allow this to influence you...
There's been a lot written about the subject of the fast food giants selling us all up-the-river with their pointless and harmful wares. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Diabolo

4.0 out of 5 stars All I need is a good idea" said George Lucas, when he sat down to write Star Wars. Morgan Spurlock had that idea.
The modern documentary is the latest and best art form. The rise of the DVD "extra feature" has made the documentary derigeur. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. M. A. Reed

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - I havent eaten there since i watched the film!
This is absolutely fantastic. My whole family have never eaten there since we watched the results on Morgan. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Brendan T. Hole

5.0 out of 5 stars The face that lunched a thousand chips!
Super Size Me is a clever film. Its message - that eating junk food like McDonald's hamburgers is bad for you - is not in itself sufficient reason to make people want to watch the... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2008 by Jon Chambers

3.0 out of 5 stars Laid on thicker than the special sauce...
The idea behind "Supersize Me" is quite an orthodox one at first appearance - make a documentary highlighting the dangers of fast foods, explore issues about obesity in America,... Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2008 by Guru Saj

5.0 out of 5 stars If you are obese by the age of thirteen, there's an 80% chance you will be obese for the rest of your life...
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What makes "Super Size Me" worthy of it's undoubted five star rating is that, on each viewing, you come away with something different to think about. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2007 by Deanne Dixon

1.0 out of 5 stars sensational and confused
Fast food establishments provide a service and supply a demand in a profitable market.
The product is demanded by the customer. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2007 by Chris S.

5.0 out of 5 stars I Don't Eat at McDonalds Anymore
This film has had an impact on my life. In the 18 months since I watched it I have been to McDonalds twice. Read more
Published on 8 July 2006 by Mr. A. E. Hall

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