Doctor's Orders
Doctor's Orders

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Doctor's Orders

2014
Movie
Adult · 18+
137 min
English

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Michael NankinGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young doctor, eager to impress her superiors, takes on a challenging case in a remote hospital. As she delves deeper into the patient's mysterious illness, she uncovers a conspiracy that puts her own life in danger. She must race against time to expose the truth before she becomes another victim.

Critical Reception

Doctor's Orders received mixed to negative reviews. Critics often pointed to its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, though some acknowledged the suspenseful atmosphere it attempted to build. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the thriller elements and others finding it unoriginal.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a derivative storyline that offers few surprises.

  • Performances are generally competent but unable to elevate the material.

  • Attempts at suspense are undermined by pacing issues and plot holes.

Google audience: Audience feedback on Google is largely unavailable or inconclusive for this film, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Patient Zero' before being changed to 'Doctor's Orders'.

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