'TAKE YOUR PILLS': Three and a Half Stars (Out of Five)
The new documentary about the benefits and costs of prescription stimulants, which are the most commonly used drugs in America today. It was directed by Alison Klayman (who also helmed the 2012 critically acclaimed doc 'AL WEI WEI: NEVER SORRY'), and it was produced by Maria Shriver and Christina Schwarzenegger. The film was released by Netflix through it's streaming site. I found it to be extremely educational, and interesting, although not that moving (like my favorite documentaries are), which is fine.
The filmmakers interview several doctors, patients, and family members of patients, on the usage of Adderall, Ritalin and other prescription stimulants (as well as the history of these drugs). The film takes a pretty fascinating look on both the dangers and benefits of these stimulants, and how they effect the users, and those around them. It also analyzes how acceptable these drugs are, in modern society (by most people), as compared to other equally dangerous drugs. Everyone has their own unique opinion on the subject too.
I found the film to be pretty fascinating, and (like I said) really informative and insightful. There's a lot of information in it too, from a variety of different sources (with extremely varying opinions on the subject). I like how the movie represents all sides of the issue pretty equally too, without really seeming to take one side or another. It's of course not as emotional, or personal, as most of my favorite documentaries are though.
The new documentary about the benefits and costs of prescription stimulants, which are the most commonly used drugs in America today. It was directed by Alison Klayman (who also helmed the 2012 critically acclaimed doc 'AL WEI WEI: NEVER SORRY'), and it was produced by Maria Shriver and Christina Schwarzenegger. The film was released by Netflix through it's streaming site. I found it to be extremely educational, and interesting, although not that moving (like my favorite documentaries are), which is fine.
The filmmakers interview several doctors, patients, and family members of patients, on the usage of Adderall, Ritalin and other prescription stimulants (as well as the history of these drugs). The film takes a pretty fascinating look on both the dangers and benefits of these stimulants, and how they effect the users, and those around them. It also analyzes how acceptable these drugs are, in modern society (by most people), as compared to other equally dangerous drugs. Everyone has their own unique opinion on the subject too.
I found the film to be pretty fascinating, and (like I said) really informative and insightful. There's a lot of information in it too, from a variety of different sources (with extremely varying opinions on the subject). I like how the movie represents all sides of the issue pretty equally too, without really seeming to take one side or another. It's of course not as emotional, or personal, as most of my favorite documentaries are though.