Sicko

Comedy, Documentary
USA  /  English

In Michael Moore's latest movie, Sicko, the director takes aim at all that is wrong with the American health care system. This is underscored by the nearly 45 million who are without insurance, and even those who are insured receive no guarantees of quality health care at a reasonable price. Moore places the bulk of the blame on the insurance companies. He explains how a system for profit doesn't work, is largely corrupt, and rarely acts in the best interest of the patient. This view is then contrasted with universal health care systems from various modernized countries such as Canada, France, and the United Kingdom. While Moore's commentary can be somewhat politically biased at times, the movie does its job of highlighting a system that is clearly broken and in need of change.