The Good Doctor (2012)
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64% of critics liked it
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36% of users liked it
(2,872 ratings)
Martin Blake (Orlando Bloom) is an ambitious but anxious young doctor, eager to impress his superiors and colleagues: Chief Resident Waylans (Rob Morrow), self-assured fellow intern Dan (Troy Garity) and no-nonsense nurse Theresa (Taraji P. Henson). But things are not going Martin's way and he… More Martin Blake (Orlando Bloom) is an ambitious but anxious young doctor, eager to impress his superiors and colleagues: Chief Resident Waylans (Rob Morrow), self-assured fellow intern Dan (Troy Garity) and no-nonsense nurse Theresa (Taraji P. Henson). But things are not going Martin's way and he can't seem to shake off his insecurities. When 18-year-old patient Diane (Riley Keough) is admitted for a kidney infection, Martin steps in, getting the much-needed boost of self-esteem he craves. But things take a dark turn as his enthusiasm begins to become an obsession. -- (C) Magnolia
- Directed By
- Lance Daly
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
- In Theaters
- Aug 31, 2012 Limited
- Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Ian Buckwalter, The Atlantic
Wants to be a twisty nail-biter, but never creates much suspense or surprise.
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Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com
Orlando Bloom gives one of his most interesting performances; It's a creepy, effectively chilling piece of work.
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Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
Its meaning is unclear. Its vital signs are shaky. And before long, the whole frail thing's on life support, just begging for somebody to pull the plug.
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Sheri Linden, Los Angeles Times
Targeting age-old English class consciousness, not contemporary American healthcare woes, the movie is a shrewd commentary on careerism and status.
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Sara Stewart, New York Post
Whether you take it as a comment on our rote acceptance of authority figures or just a deliciously creepy character study, you'll come away from "The Good Doctor" wanting to keep religiously eating that apple a day.
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Cast
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Orlando Bloom
as Dr. Martin Blake, Martin Blake
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Troy Garity
as Dan
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Rob Morrow
as Dr. Waylans, Waylans
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Taraji P. Henson
as Nurse Theresa, Theresa
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Riley Keough
as Diane
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Michael Peņa
as Jimmy
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J.K. Simmons
as Detective Krauss
