You Don't Know Jack; Needs Some Knowing

Do you see that smirk? Sardonic smile you say? Yes that is the master of the arts himself, leader of the mafia (well at least in the movies) and star of one of the old films that I really like (Dog Day Afternoon), Al Pacino. He ain't doin' the accent on this film nor is he making an offer you can’t refuse, this movie is a melodramatic almost black comedy with a touch of freehand camera movements and sensitive issues of the right to die. My oh my does Al Pacino act like he lived Jack’s life in You Don't Know Jack.

I would like to applaud HBO for adding another great movie in their already long roster of awarded films including Real Women Got Curves and Something the Lord Made which are all just so amazing. This one of course is a movie that not everyone will be comfortable to watch. If you happen to like movies that open your mind then this movie is for you. It is centered on the life of the infamous, or at least in the US, Jack “Dr. Death Krevorkian”. Dr. Death, as the name implies, supports and has done a few patient assisted suicides. He was once discussed in our psychology class and because of that I had a spurt of interest on this guy. He once posted on an advertisement, “Want to Die A Dignified Death? Call Dr. Krevorkian.” Now that is customer pulling advertising! I need not tell you about the story and everything, but I am sure you must know this movie and watch it. Susan Sarandon fans you are in for a treat as the veteran actress once again becomes stunning because of her versatility.

The joyful theme while death approaches the patients kicks in a little bit of cunning atmosphere and a light feeling of letting go (fade away). Now that is MANICOMIO!

I am giving it full blast 5 popcorns and a drink. POPSSSSS and SIZZLES!

Best Time To Watch: When you finally decide that you want a better outlook after stressful events like break-ups or failed exams. You can move on with the film. Just ask Jack how. *wink

Movie in a word: Death.