This film, from the director of "Children of a Lesser God", plays a lot like "Regarding Henry" (only not as good). We find an unfeeling surgeon (William Hurt), who cares less about his patients, changes as he becomes a patient himself.
Performances are okay in a film that never gets any better than good. While Haines manages humour and sad moments, "The Doctor" fails to absorb its audience, and you never become deeply concerned with Dr. McKee's plight.
Potentially more dramatic and heart-rending, "The Doctor" remains fair entertainment.
PS Mandy Patinkin and Adam Arkin are excellent in supporting roles.
Tuesday, January 14, 1992 - Village Cinema Center Melbourne
Performances are okay in a film that never gets any better than good. While Haines manages humour and sad moments, "The Doctor" fails to absorb its audience, and you never become deeply concerned with Dr. McKee's plight.
Potentially more dramatic and heart-rending, "The Doctor" remains fair entertainment.
PS Mandy Patinkin and Adam Arkin are excellent in supporting roles.
Tuesday, January 14, 1992 - Village Cinema Center Melbourne