anyone who thinks this crap is good should have a lobotomy or maybe already has.

When the Columbus Dispatch reviewed this blatant drivel, they said that Williams was trying to push doctors for sainthood. And that's very disrespectful of the patients, if you ask me. And the movie is also very disrespectful of the viewers, so why all you other jerks would like a movie that's actually against you as customers is way beyond me. And it seems to me that Potter is in this mishmash for one purpose only: to die. If a goon like Adams had come into my hospital room, and started harrasing me, I'd have called the police. Who, in fact, ought to have been called in to arrest the filmmakers of this slop before they'd even begun. Blecch.

i walked out of the theatre with a good feeling when i saw this movie.it was sad at parts. jakob the liar is much sadder. it also made me laugh. would like to see it again. robin williams makes me laugh, touches my heart, and makes me smile. i really wished i could tell him that in person.

it was dull and too long! they made the whole thing last soo long and drag on. not worth seeing

I'm sorry, but I thought there'd be more to this movie. I didn't get what happened to his girlfriend though, and why she hated men. It must've been pretty bad though. It was nice though what Patch Adams did for all of those people. I cried at a couple of parts! :)

This critic sucks so bad it is not even funnt you are way out of proportion you should have never been let into this buisness in the first place. this movie was spectacular. it went on my #1movie spot from the very begining. Robin was still the same old him, but I can't get enough of it. he was perfect for the role and should be respected for his wonderful and convincing performence.

question for Mr.Vice. does he like any movie. The critics in the 1930's said that Wizard of Oz would never endure the test of time and that Gone With The Wind would be a box office flop.

Wonderful movie, any one who doesn't like this movie has no heart and hates mankind. This movie teachs us to be differnt. People say there differnt from teh crowd and there going ot do ther own thing but their own thing is the same as any one else! We can make a differnce in some one elses life. I best part of the movie is that it doens't follow the *Hollywood criteria* there is no sex in this movie! woo hoo! I like it when the girl dies becuse it make us relize that life isn't allways a happy ending and patch Adams still sent on and I love the speach at the end he makes a lot of good piont on life. We can learn from this movie in so many ways

I think this movie was THE BEST!!!! 80% of the people agree with me. They said it was 4**** stars or better. If i could i would rank this a 100********************************************************* **************************************** star film!!!! You have to see it! Robin Williams is soooooooo sexy!

I have two words for all you people out there: LOVED IT!

OK, so I was manipulated by a formula movie that offended the critics. Maybe the kid who likes the roller coaster least is the one who has ridden it too many times.

Critics from coast to coast agree...it's a movie from start to finish

All I gotta say is that Deseret news should fire this "Critic" And hire someone with a brain! P.S The movie was awesome.

I would have to agree with 95% of the people above that really liked this movie. Very good comments. I would also like to agree that we need to get a real moview critic again like Chris Hicks. I hate to be mean, but the reviews are pretty meaningless except to give you a hint of the storyline. Good job, fellow amateur movie critics! =)

I LOVED it, I felt good all the way home, I don't see how people can't like it. It's definently one of Robins best!

Hollywood has recipes that make people feel a certain way. One part love interest, one part tough competition, a dash of underdog, stiffly beaten passionate court speech, etc. I guess they know that most people go to movies to turn off their brain. It's kind of upsetting to see that the general public (who is always critical of Hollywood) is so quickly manipulated by their shallow cliches. Especially, in the case of this movie, cliches that promote nonconformity. Now THAT'S irony for you. Jeffy was a little too kind to this is silly excuse for humanity.

This movie is great for the person in need of an inspirational boost. Yes, it may be cliches but who doesn't need to be reminded of the ideal. If you choose to ignore this movie because you have heard it all a hundered times before then you join the pessimistic crowd that make this world such a difficult place to live in. Patch Adams can be an example to all of us.

Walked out looking for some person to do something nice for. I enjoyed it immensley. I'm not a critic, just one who knows how to enjoy a good movie.

Excellent flick! My wife and I came out of that movie with a really good feeling. I don't know exactly how realistic Robin William's character was but I don't care, it made for an extremely entertaining two hours and was well worth the $6 ticket. If you get the chance go out and support this great movie.

This one is not to be missed I Laughed, I cried, I went home feeling uplifted and relaxed. Robin Williams was fantastic. Jeff vice is a turkey. This movie was well worth the time and the money. DON'T YOU DARE MISS IT OR YOU'LL MISS A GREAT ONE

Very sappy, cliche, predictable, but completely inspirational! I'm not convinced Robin was a correct match for the role innitially, but his deliverance is excellent! It's innocense,is precisly the element that works. It's nice to see a movie written about intellegence, that's not a dead give away for a script written from the heart by someone in the film business within it's original state. One other thought.... I am in the film business, if any of you others are too.... one question... do any of the narrow minded Medical School Dean's portrayed in this film remind you of any Producers and Directors you've met lately?

THIS MOVIE ROCKED!!! If you haven't seen it and you like a little humor and especially if you don't like humor you need to see it. It is very inspirational and has a good plot. The girl on it looked like Julia Roberts. This movie has alot of truth to it and you can tell it is based on a true story. I absolutly loved it and I can't wait to see it again!!!!

I just wanted to say that Jeff Vice is no Chris Hicks. Maybe I've been spoiled reading Chris Hicks's reviews for so long. While I agreed with Chris on most occations, rarely do I feel the same as Jeff Vice. By reading the other oppinions on this page, I am not alone. Patch Adams was a great movie and don't let any "critic" tell you otherwise.

One of the best movies thus far. Williams is in true form as he prepares the audience to be shocked, saddened, and lifted up. My hubby and I really enjoyed this flick, we don't go often, but were impressed by all of the performances. The only thing we didn't like was one word that kept getting in the way (pr k). Not my favorite. Anyway a real winner

Jeff Vice is right. This is an ideal role for Robin Williams. He gets to play and be silly and totally throw out the rules. It gets a little slow in the middle and somewhat maudlin but since it's based on a true story, I guess one can't argue with the truth, right? It's a neat story for a family to see with teenagers. Had some great grains of truth for discussion later.

This is the first movie in a while that made us feel good all the way home! We are still laughing about it. This has to be one of Robin's best. However, those who saw "What Dreams" might not give it a chance.

This is the first movie that made us feel good all the way home! We are still laughing about it. This has to be one of Robin's best. However, those who saw "What Dreams" might not give it a chance.

Is there a movie that Jeff Vice likes that is not a low budget-foriegn film? I have absolutely no complaints about this movie and the reviews it has been receiving make me more aware that most American critics are out of touch with what the American public wants. As I left the jam packed- sold out theater I did not hear one complaint, only the sound of people drying their eyes. The critics want us to believe they are somehow above feeling this "sappy emotion" and that we should skip this movie because of it. I'm sorry folks, but Patch Adams will be a considered a clasic long past you are writing your phoney reports!

I saw this movie at a sneak preview on december 12, and am very glad I got it out of the way. It is AWFUL! It claims to be "emotional" and "heartfelt," but really it is one of the most phony, deceitful movies I have seen in quite a while--Robin Williams is just fine, but it's the same performance he's already given several times. Most of the characters are flimsier than paper and the script consists primarily of tired cliches.

I thought this movie was very inspirational. It was heart wrenching. Robin Williams turns in a great performance. It is very involving, and I think it deserved a higher rating than Jeff Vice gave. I consider it a better film because of its more inspirational message, etc. than the "You've Got Mail" film which he rated higher. It is a much better movie than "What Dreams May Come" in which Robin Williams starred fairly recently.

Excellent and powerful ideas in this movie. At times it had such strong truth and liberating moments that it reminded me of Dead Poets Society. I wish they made more movies of this flavor that are not only entertaining but leave you with an altered perspective. Go see it! p.s. do you ever get the feeling that if Vice were to make a movie himself he would still only give it one star? just a thought.

If the purpose of a movie is to get you into their world and out of yours, this movie is a triumph. If it is to make you reconsider your world, it also succeeds. Although a critic must point out the uneveness and predictability, none of it matters. In the beginning, the middle and the end, the movie Patch Adams works.

Very enjoyable. Full spectrum of emotions. Shortchanged by Jeff Vice in Deseret News.

i thought this was a great movie - inspirational, funny, and emotional - the best thing about the movie is the lesson one can learn from it - enjoy what you do and believe in yourself robin williams comes back strong after the boring and awful "what dreams may come" the first few scenes of this movie reminded me of "one flew over a cuckoo's nest" and the ending reminded me of "scent of a woman" anyway, this movie is great - it is worth shelling out 7 bucks to see it - williams is solid and the story is good - like i said earlier - funny, emotional and inspirational i would like to read other comments about this film