In the film John Q, the Archibald family faces a tragedy when their son is found to be diagnosed with critical heart issues. However, the institutions within the movie provide an ethical dilemma, while reflecting the reality within our current society. Although help is supposed...
Introduction The movie John Q, directed by Nick Cassavetes, explores the riveting story of the Archibald family. John Q Archibald, his wife Denise, and son Michael are an average family, but their lives drastically changed when one day Michael collapses while playing baseball. Rushing him...
Introduction: Nick Cassavetes’ film uses the pentadic structure to establish meaning using the purpose approach. Agent, agency, act, and scene are still present; however, they are not the main focus of the story. John Q perfectly aligns with the dramatic perspective. The purpose of this film...