Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead 2 (2014)
** 1/2 (out of 4)
Sequel to the 2010 mega-hit has Joe Cross returning to educate people on what has happened since the previous film. We learn that he went through some financial and relationship drama, which caused him to gain some of his weight back and this starts the new journey.
FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD 2 isn't quite as good as the original film but I think it's a worthy follow-up. Whereas the first film showed us how much weight could be lost due to juicing, this sequel pretty much tells us that it's impossible to juice every single day and stay 100% healthy the rest of our lives. This documentary tries to help people for the long haul and not just for a quick, sixty-day period. The film proves that most people can juice for a week but after that it becomes a lot harder as there are just so many foods out there and of course personal drama that might cause humans to seek food as relief.
For the most part I thought this was an entertaining film and like the first it's mainly here to try and educate people as well as teach them that there is support out there if they're needing it. The most interesting aspect comes from visiting with Phil, the truck driver from the first film who fell on hard times and ended up gaining most of his weight back. Technically speaking there's nothing too great about this picture but fans of the first will still want to check it out.
** 1/2 (out of 4)
Sequel to the 2010 mega-hit has Joe Cross returning to educate people on what has happened since the previous film. We learn that he went through some financial and relationship drama, which caused him to gain some of his weight back and this starts the new journey.
FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD 2 isn't quite as good as the original film but I think it's a worthy follow-up. Whereas the first film showed us how much weight could be lost due to juicing, this sequel pretty much tells us that it's impossible to juice every single day and stay 100% healthy the rest of our lives. This documentary tries to help people for the long haul and not just for a quick, sixty-day period. The film proves that most people can juice for a week but after that it becomes a lot harder as there are just so many foods out there and of course personal drama that might cause humans to seek food as relief.
For the most part I thought this was an entertaining film and like the first it's mainly here to try and educate people as well as teach them that there is support out there if they're needing it. The most interesting aspect comes from visiting with Phil, the truck driver from the first film who fell on hard times and ended up gaining most of his weight back. Technically speaking there's nothing too great about this picture but fans of the first will still want to check it out.