Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Anthony Hopkins | ... | Dr. John Harvey Kellogg | |
Bridget Fonda | ... | Eleanor Lightbody | |
Matthew Broderick | ... | William Lightbody | |
John Cusack | ... | Charles Ossining | |
Dana Carvey | ... | George Kellogg | |
Michael Lerner | ... | Goodloe Bender | |
Colm Meaney | ... | Dr. Lionel Badger | |
John Neville | ... | Endymion Hart-Jones | |
Lara Flynn Boyle | ... | Ida Muntz | |
Traci Lind | ... | Nurse Irene Graves | |
Camryn Manheim | ... | Virginia Cranehill | |
Roy Brocksmith | ... | Poultney Dab | |
Norbert Weisser | ... | Dr. Spitzvogel | |
Monica Parker | ... | Mrs. Tindermarsh | |
Jacob Reynolds | ... | Young George Kellogg |
A madcap portrayal of William Lightbody's (Matthew Broderick's) stay at the health farm run by cereal King Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Sir Anthony Hopkins). William's wife, Eleanor (Bridget Fonda), has persuaded him to go to Kellogg to have his system cleaned of impurities. Kellogg is very unconventional, and almost barbaric in his treatments. Written by Rob Hartill
After seeing a part of the movie for the tenth time or so (this one seems to be playing a lot on one of the satellite movie channels), I figured it was high time to give it a rating. I was very surprised and disappointed to see that it rated so low overall, as I've always enjoyed the movie (over and over again!). I'm beginning to think that the general movie-viewing public has become too generic in their tastes, and don't have an appreciation for throwback oddball comedies such as The Road to Wellville. If that's so, it's a real shame! Ah well, to each their own! As for me, I love the movie's offbeat and subdued humor, with much of the cast greatly contributing to why I'm kept smiling. George (both the youth and adult versions), is especially hilarious-- "Meat and Potatoes!", "Give us a hug", and simply his appearance in both forms. I've always liked John Cusack and Matthew Broderick, so having them together in a movie such as this was a treat. And what a role for Anthony Hopkins-- a far cry from Hannibal Lector! The period nature of the movie was likewise attractive... oh how it would be fun to be able to step back into a setting such as that, though I'll pass on the cleansing processes!