"The God Committee" is a drama film from 2021 directed by Austin Stark. It's based on a play by Mark St. Germain. The movie features Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles, Colman Domingo, Janeane Garofalo and Dan Hedaya as part of a team who have to pick which of three patients gets a heart transplant in a New York hospital. The film also shows what happens seven years later and how their decision affects their lives and work.
The movie is interesting and full of suspense, making you think about the tough decisions that have to be made when it comes to organ donation. It makes you question who should get to live, how we decide what a life is worth, and what happens when we have to play God. The movie also shows the problems with the system, like not having enough resources, the role of money and power, and pressure from donors and those waiting for organs.
The movie has a great cast that give believable performances. Grammer is great as Dr. Boxer, a talented but cynical surgeon who has his own problems. Stiles is really good as Dr. Taylor, a hopeful and determined doctor who has to decide what's right and wrong. Domingo is moving as Father Dunbar, a kind and conflicted priest who starts to question his faith. Garofalo is convincing as Dr. Gilroy, a practical bureaucrat who tries to find a balance between the rules and real life. Hedaya stands out as Granger, a rich donor with hidden plans.
The film has some problems, like a complicated and overly dramatic story that switches between two timelines, some characters that are too predictable, and some scenarios that don't feel real. The film also doesn't tug at your heartstrings as much as it could, focusing more on the thought process of the issue instead of the emotional side.
"The God Committee" is a well-done film with great acting that deals with a difficult topic in a smart and honest way. It's not perfect or revolutionary, but it's a good film that will get you thinking and feeling.
The movie is interesting and full of suspense, making you think about the tough decisions that have to be made when it comes to organ donation. It makes you question who should get to live, how we decide what a life is worth, and what happens when we have to play God. The movie also shows the problems with the system, like not having enough resources, the role of money and power, and pressure from donors and those waiting for organs.
The movie has a great cast that give believable performances. Grammer is great as Dr. Boxer, a talented but cynical surgeon who has his own problems. Stiles is really good as Dr. Taylor, a hopeful and determined doctor who has to decide what's right and wrong. Domingo is moving as Father Dunbar, a kind and conflicted priest who starts to question his faith. Garofalo is convincing as Dr. Gilroy, a practical bureaucrat who tries to find a balance between the rules and real life. Hedaya stands out as Granger, a rich donor with hidden plans.
The film has some problems, like a complicated and overly dramatic story that switches between two timelines, some characters that are too predictable, and some scenarios that don't feel real. The film also doesn't tug at your heartstrings as much as it could, focusing more on the thought process of the issue instead of the emotional side.
"The God Committee" is a well-done film with great acting that deals with a difficult topic in a smart and honest way. It's not perfect or revolutionary, but it's a good film that will get you thinking and feeling.