Medicine Man

 (1992)


  • User Rating 5 votes
  • Critics Rating 2 critics
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User Reviews

Just In Time
May 05, 2008
suzydiamond38 - yahoo.com
This movie was made for children, I think it was poorly rated. There was a hitting scene that I talking about in particular. I hopping that you understand my review and make more movies FOR CHILDREN. Even though it has children... Full review
The "Medicine Man" made me feel good.
Sep 17, 2007
dogbeagle - yahoo.com
If one can get over the politically popular anti-business theme, and the "savages are actually wiser" idea. the Medicine Man offers an interesting (if simple), exciting plot, excellent acting, truly grand scenery, and an absolutely heart moving musical score. This movie... Full review
Scientific Attitudes and Methods
Sep 17, 2007
lourd_albertte - yahoo.com
This movie is my tool in teaching my 1st yr & 2nd yr high school students here in the Philippines about the utilization & exhibition of proper scientific attitudes & methods as needed not only in the study of Science but... Full review
Good acting, bad filmography
Sep 17, 2007
highcountry1972 - yahoo.com
I thought the acting was great, the story line was decent, but there was no depth or overwhelming effort in the filming of the movie. So many opportunities presented themselves for great shots while they were hiking in the jungle &... Full review
wonderful movie
Mar 04, 2005
cyber_doe87 - yahoo.com
i loved this movie! it's original but adds hype when they find a cure for cancer, then lose it but in the end discover it wasnt the flower but the bugs!... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Feb 09, 1992
Deseret News
Even stars you adore can't seem to save a bad movie. In "Medicine Man" he's an eccentric scientist who has been settled deep in the Amazon rain forest for so long, he has virtually become one of the Indians. But Connery is well worth a look. ... Full Review

Chicago Sun-Times
If this had been some dumb adventure movie There are some beautiful moments in " Medicine Man . The plot is thickened because once having concocted a miraculous overnight anti-cancer serum, Connery cannot repeat his experiment. ... Full Review

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