Orlando Bloom - The Good Doctor #2 - "This film could be a turning point for his career" - Page 4

**marae13** · 04-01-2012, 05:57 AM

Yeah plus I can always request someone to order DVD from there or Canada so this will be included in my next list!

**ChrisM** · 04-01-2012, 09:46 PM

awesome!!! I hope other countries get it soon too though!

**marae13** · 04-02-2012, 12:14 AM

yeah it would be better and cheaper

**marae13** · 04-03-2012, 07:39 PM

The Good Doctor will be premiered at MIFF 2012 in Milan, from May 10th to May 19th! And it has a lot of nominations!
MIFF is a sort of "Oscars" for independent movies. The Good Doctor has nominations for:

- Best Directing: Lance Daly – The Good Doctor
- Best Screenwriting: John Enbom – The Good Doctor
- Best Acting Performance Male: Orlando Bloom – The Good Doctor
- Best Cinematography: Yaron Orbach – The Good Doctor
- Best Supporting Acting Performance Female: Riley Keough – The Good Doct
- Best Music/Song: Brian Byrne – The Good Doctor
- Best Movie: The Good Doctor

**ChrisM** · 04-03-2012, 08:59 PM

EFFIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG we need to keep track of these!!! I cannot wait!!!! Thanks so much Gill!!!!!!!

**marae13** · 04-04-2012, 08:02 AM

we have to keep our fingers crossed for Orlando!

**ChrisM** · 04-04-2012, 08:43 PM

crossed all over!!! I hope it wins at least one and I hope he wins!!

**marae13** · 04-04-2012, 09:07 PM

yeah they deserve some recognition

**ChrisM** · 04-08-2012, 04:41 PM

another review!! and Love this bit!

Quote:

The Good Doctor was a engaging film about a young doctor doing his residency at a Los Angeles hospital. Concerned that he is being overshadowed by the other residents, Dr. Blake (Orlando Bloom) goes to great lengths to create an interesting case to gain the attention of his superiors. He resorts to Münchausen by Proxy Syndrome on an attractive, young female patient (Riley Keough). To muddle the psychology, he appears to be sexually attracted to his patient as well.

Eventually, his malpractice is discovered by a hospital orderly (the alawys dependable Michael Peña) and Dr. Blake is blackmailed into providing oxycontin. However, you underestimate the good doctor at your own risk...

Part thriller, part psychological drama, The Good Doctor's centerpiece is Orlando Bloom's outstanding performance. Nuanced and never obvious, his Dr. Blake is seriously flawed before the stress of medical residency and extortion push him over the edge. Rob Morrow as the attending physician also eye catching. He makes great use out of a pair eyeglasses that detach in the nose bridge.

I remember seeing an interview with Jimmy Stewart where the conversation turned to noted character actor Strother Martin. Martin wanted a few innocuous sounding props for his scene. I think a piece of string was one of them. Stewart objected as he knew Martin's movements and gesticulations with the string would fascinate the audience to the detriment of his screen presence. That's what I feel like with Rob Morrow in The Good Doctor. When he unsnaps those glasses in the middle, I couldn't help but think how great those eyeglasses. Morrow does it multiple times throughout the film such that I was anticipating the movement.

That digression shouldn't lower one's opinion of The Good Doctor. The film is taut and completely engrossing notwithstanding Morrow's eyewear.

**marae13** · 04-08-2012, 10:21 PM

yay! another good review! thanks Chris!

**ChrisM** · 04-09-2012, 09:38 PM

I was really happy to read that one!!!!

**marae13** · 04-10-2012, 01:13 AM

i hope to hear/ read more good reviews!

**ChrisM** · 04-10-2012, 06:24 PM

me too, while we wait for it on DVD!

**marae13** · 04-12-2012, 08:15 AM

yes please!

**ChrisM** · 04-14-2012, 10:22 PM

short review!

Quote:

"The Good Doctor" Narrative feature. Special screening. Rated PG-13. 93 minutes. Showing at 6:30 p.m. April 15 at UNCSA Main.

Orlando Bloom stars in this disturbing film about a young doctor with a desperate need for respect and attention. He grows fond of a young patient with a kidney infection … an attachment bordering on obsession. He begins tinkering with her medication to keep her sick enough to remain with him in the hospital, a decision that leads to complications he didn't foresee. As unsettling as it is, the film is engaging and Bloom gives a strong performance. You'll cringe, but you'll keep watching. — Susan Gilmor

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