Synopsis
100 pounds overweight, loaded up on steroids and suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, Joe Cross is at the end of his rope and the end of his hope. In the mirror he saw a 310lb man whose gut was bigger than a beach ball and a path laid out before him that wouldn't end well— with one foot already in the grave, the other wasn't far behind. FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film that chronicles Joe's personal mission to regain his health.
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Cast
- Joe CrossJoe Cross
- Phil RiverstonePhil Riverstone
- Amy BadbergAmy Badberg
- Merv CrossMerv Cross
- Virginia CrossVirginia Cross
Recommendations
- 70
The Hollywood Reporter
For all its aesthetic deficiencies and self-promotional aspects, it at least provides a valuable and important message. - 60
Time Out
A gonzo, if somewhat gimmicky, approach to advocating healthy living; it's like Super Size Me in reverse. - 50
The New York Times
Fat, Sick may be no great shakes as a movie, but as an ad for Mr. Cross's wellness program its now-healthy heart is in the right place. - 40
Village Voice
Virtually every documentary cliché from the past decade finds its way into this account of director Joe Cross's weight-loss odyssey, a retread-reversal of "Super Size Me" right down to the cheesy animation. - 40
Variety
With Cross jump-starting others on a liquid road to health, this glorified infomercial could saturate latenight TV after its April 1 bow.
