Really old movie review

In 2004, Morgan Spurlock disgusted movie-goers everywhere, merely by making a simple documentary, Super Size Me, about Americans and our love of fast food.  Spurlock, an independent filmmaker whose wife is a vegan chef, was inspired to show America how our love of fast food is taking us straight into the toilet in terms of our physical health.  Spurlock’s idea of eating nothing but McDonald’s for thirty days led him, first, to see a few doctors for a battery of tests.  The test results were within the healthy range for a male in his early thirties. 

Knowing what we know now about pink slime, it is no surprise that Spurlock ended up in such a sorry state throughout the film.  Spurlock, in an attempt to shine a light on obesity in this country, committed to breakfast, lunch, and dinner…all from McDonald’s.  His other rules were various, but an important rule was that he order his meals supersized, but only when the cashier asked.  Another very important rule was that Spurlock exercise how an ‘average’ American exercises – very little!

Within just a few days, Spurlock is seen retching out his driver-side car window, just minutes after ordering a McGriddle type of sandwich.  Spurlock also gained about ten pounds in just the first week of his commitment.  Spurlock’s health diminished rapidly during his thirty day excursion, especially his healthy heart.  Our class chapter about heart disease is the perfect chapter to parallel this film.  Spurlock’s heart palpitations halfway through the month are quite disturbing. 

My husband and I have committed to NO McDONALD’S whenever possible.  Sure, McDonald’s offers a great and classic all-American burger, but it also serves with it a bellyful of health risks.  No, thank you – I do not want my stomach supersized.