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Matthew Modine (ANY GIVEN SUNDAY) stars as Joe Slovak, a brilliant first-year med student whose casual, nonconforming approach to life gets tested when he enrolls in gross anatomy, the toughest course in med school. Joe's freewheeling, independent style creates funny moments in the classroom, but puts him at odds with his demanding professor (Christina Lahti, HIDEAWAY), who questions whether her class "rebel" has what it takes to be a doctor. On top of that, Joe falls in love with his no-nonsense lab partner (Daphne Zuniga -- THE SURE THING, TV's MELROSE PLACE), who won't let anything, especially romance, interfere with her plans. And while Joe's never done anything by the book, he proves he does have what it takes to succeed -- without changing his ways!
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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While "Batman" may have pulverized "Gross Anatomy" at the box office in the summer of 1989, this film is worth seeing and owning. This is one of those films where you watch a character evolve in front of your eyes. You watch Matthew Modine's character grow up in the film. As he goes from being a careless flunky who barely made his way through a less than top notch school, you see, as Christine Lahti does, that he has something. And she makes him believe it. And finally, in an emotional scene in a diner and an even more emotional scene in a classroom before final exams, you realize he has. A great film that you can identify with if you've ever known someone who seemed to have so much going for him, but seemed to just want to play the clown all the time. A beautiful film.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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"Gross Anatomy" is a predictable, but heartwarming, little film about five eager first-year medical students. I appreciated the occasionally goofy medical humor and the fine performances from all the actors, notably Christine Lahti, as a rigidly serious, if ultimately well-intentioned anatomy instructor This film has been sadly overlooked for years; it deserves more than a passing glance.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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In my opinion, this movie never received the recognition that it deserved. As a medical student hopeful, I was drawn in by the medical school backdrop of the film. Aside from that,I also feel that the movie's use of drama, romance, and comedy in the main characters' struggle to discover things about themselves and each other was superb. Although largely underrated, this remains one of my favorites.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Underrated Film. Timeless and not dated
This is a superb film and it is the success of the screenplay and strong cast that makes it fascinating. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Randall Burns
3.0 out of 5 stars
I watched it a few times and like it
Not the best one, the main actor is somewhat weak and not convincing but Daphne is definitely of my liking - I like the way she expresses herself with her eyes. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Paulo H
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gross Anatomy DVD
This DVD is not sold in stores. I have a daughter who is pursuing a degree in physical therapy and this movie is pretty close to what happens in college while pursuing this... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Donna L. Dykas
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
Engaging chick flick. Somewhat predictable. Characters are interesting, even if a stretch to believe no studying can get you throughmed school.
Published 5 months ago by Bob Bishop
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fairly well-done
This movie is a fairly standard 80s drama. It reminded me a lot of An Officer and a Gentleman. It is the story of a talented but undisciplined medical student from a lowly... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Dykstra
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
I have no idea how close this comes to a first year medical student's experience. I am sure they took liberties like most movies and TV shows of the same or similar genres. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mike S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Viewing just got better
We have owned this film for a number of years on regular DVD. Having it now on blu-ray is just a simple, old-fashioned bonus. We think the whole story is a gem. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tinker33
5.0 out of 5 stars
Recomment
Some movies don't need to be in Blue Ray and this is one of them. Blu ray didn't add to the quality of the film. Great movie, a real sleeper.
Published 15 months ago by captjack
4.0 out of 5 stars
Surprise Sleeper Hit!
Gross Anatomy follows one year of new medical students who end up together in a lab group and deal with the tribulations of their stressful assignments and responsibilities in... Read more
Published on April 22, 2011 by S. Morales
3.0 out of 5 stars
skips - marks on dvd
movie plays fine until you get towards the end, and it begins to skip through the end
Published on August 26, 2010 by Eric Shinn
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