Super Size Me

Starring:John Banzhaf, Bridget Bennett (II), Ron English (III), Don Gorske, Mary Gorske, Samuel Hirsch, Dr. Daryl Isaacs, Alexandra Jamieson, Michael Jordan, Ronald McDonald, Marion Nestle, John Robbins (III), Laura Sandy, Dr. David Satcher, Kymme Simchak, Jacob Sullum, Tommy Thompson (XVII), Dr. Lisa Young, Lisa R. Young
Studio: Hart Sharp Video
Product Type: DVD

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Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, rejected five times by the USC film school, won the best director award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival for this alarmingly personal investigation into the health hazards wreaked by our fast food nation. Under extensive medical supervision, Spurlock subjects himself to a steady diet of McDonald's cuisine for 30 days just to see what happens. In less than a week, his ordinarily fit body and equilibrium undergo dark and ugly changes: Spurlock grows fat, his cholesterol rockets north, his organs take a beating, and he becomes subject to headaches, mood swings, symptoms of addiction, and lessened sexual energy. The gimmick is too obvious to sustain a feature documentary; Spurlock actually spends most of the film probing insidious ways that fast food companies worm their way into school lunchrooms and the hearts of young children who spend hours in McDonald's playrooms. French fries never looked more nauseating. --Tom Keogh

Average customer rating:

A real eye-opener

Good Message, Bad Methodology

No more fast-food!

Super Size Me Movie

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Super Size Me
Starring: John Banzhaf , Bridget Bennett (II) , Ron English (III) , Don Gorske , and Mary Gorske
Manufacturer: Arts Alliance Amer
ProductGroup: DVD
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Release Date: 2004-09-28

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Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, rejected five times by the USC film school, won the best director award at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival for this alarmingly personal investigation into the health hazards wreaked by our fast food nation. Under extensive medical supervision, Spurlock subjects himself to a steady diet of McDonald's cuisine for 30 days just to see what happens. In less than a week, his ordinarily fit body and equilibrium undergo dark and ugly changes: Spurlock grows fat, his cholesterol rockets north, his organs take a beating, and he becomes subject to headaches, mood swings, symptoms of addiction, and lessened sexual energy. The gimmick is too obvious to sustain a feature documentary; Spurlock actually spends most of the film probing insidious ways that fast food companies worm their way into school lunchrooms and the hearts of young children who spend hours in McDonald's playrooms. French fries never looked more nauseating. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

A real eye-opener.......2007-06-27

I teach lifestyle changes for a weight loss clinic in my community and have used excerpts from Morgan Spurlock's "Supersize Me" as an attention getter when we talk about eating out. It's a real eye-opener for many of our clients AND some of our staff.

Good Message, Bad Methodology.......2007-06-27

The message that obesity in America is reaching epidemic proportions is good, but blaming the fast food industry for the entire problem is a false premise. Has fast food added to the problem? Certainly, but there are other factors at work too.

The film does not provide any answers, other than to ban fast food, nor does it look at some very basic questions. Why has fast food grown to the point it has in America? Is it because we don't get to spend as much time at home? Is it because so many families are now 2 income earners? Had he spent time on these questions, in addition to the question of fast food, we might get some solutions.

Finally, he could have made his argument in a less dramatic way. Hurling out a window after stuffing yourself with a huge meal is not the way most Americans eat and it was most likely done strictly for theatrical reasons.

To sum up, the message is good, but the way it was delivered left a lot to be desired

No more fast-food!.......2007-06-05

This is a real eye opening film into the unhealthy world of fast-food! Everyone should see it!!

Super Size Me Movie.......2007-05-27

I was very disappointed in this movie. It was listed as a PG movie. My son was getting it for a class project. When we got it in the mail it was a PG-13. We watched it and I couldn't believe the bad language. It also talked about sex and drugs. I couldn't believe they put it on the internet as a PG. Even as PG-13 it was very dissappointing.

Sweet land of liberty!!!.......2007-05-17

I get it; as a matter of fact, we all get it, you're not supposed to eat fast food all the time. And I really don't think anyone can! Personally I loved this movie, but I don't think it had a realistic premise. We all know fast food is a bad diet choice. Unfortunately; the hectic schedule faced by most working Americans these days has elevated the viability of fast food. Another alarming problem is the rate at which Mr. Spurlock's body started to deteriorate; his doctor was visibly shaken and that's scary. And although this may not be a scientific analysis, there seems to be a direct correlation between busy lives, fast food and obesity in America. In the end 'Super Size Me is fun to watch. But if you read Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser and/or watch Super Size Me, or both, you may never eat a happy meal again. You've been warned!

Super Size Me - An Educational Tool of Epic Portions: Grades 6-12

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Super Size Me - An Educational Tool of Epic Portions: Grades 6-12

ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

24 Curriculum Lessons
Super Quiz Me Game!
Cafeteria Counter Activity!
Student Handout Materials
Instructor's Manual

ASIN: B000OMF16C

Product Description

In Super Size Me, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock unravels the American obesity epidemic by interviewing experts and by subjecting himself to a "McDonald's only" diet for thirty days straight. His Sundance award-winning feature is as entertaining as it is horrifying, as it dives into corporate responsibility, nutritional education, school lunch programs, and how we as a nation are eating ourselves to death. This educationally enhanced version includes new, instructional content and games that help educate viewers on a host of subjects related to the film.

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