Bad Medicine
Bad Medicine

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Bad Medicine

1990
Movie
Adult · 18+
70 min
English

Is there a doctor in the house? That's what these amorous nurses want to know. After spending their days taking care of other peoples needs they need some tender loving care for themselves!

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Alan MetterGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious doctor arrives at a remote Caribbean island clinic seeking to earn money for his mother's operation. He quickly discovers that the clinic is run by a corrupt owner who is using the patients for illegal human experiments. The doctor must navigate the dangerous situation, falling in love along the way, to expose the truth and save himself and the patients.

Critical Reception

Bad Medicine was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, being largely overlooked upon its release. It is often cited as a forgettable entry in the comedy genre of the early 1990s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Often criticized for its weak and uninspired plot.

  • The humor is frequently described as tiresome and relying on clichés.

  • Performances are generally considered uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Bad Medicine' is largely absent due to its limited release and poor critical reception. Those few reviews that exist tend to reflect the critical sentiment, highlighting a lack of engaging humor and a predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

Despite being filmed in the Caribbean, the film faced numerous production challenges, including budget issues and director changes during its development.

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