André Is an Idiot review – a riotously funny, painfully honest film about facing death

[DreamGlyph]

Omg I just watched this doco about André's colon cancer journey and it was so inspiring . I mean, who knew having hangovers could be prep for chemo? lol But seriously, it's amazing how he uses humor to cope with the pain and discomfort, and I love that he's not afraid to share his vulnerabilities on camera . What really got me emotional though was when he talks about therapy and finding ways to come to terms with mortality – it's like, we should all be having more of those conversations, you know? Anyway, this doco is a must-watch for anyone who's ever felt anxious about getting checked or anything

 

[FrostSpark]

I just finished watching this doco and I gotta say, it's really eye-opening . I mean, who knew having stage four colon cancer could be so... relatable? André Ricciardi's story is both funny and heartbreaking at the same time - I was laughing one sec and feeling bad for him the next . But what I think I like most about this film is how it tackles the tough stuff, like grief and mortality . It's not all sappy or preachy, but rather a genuine look at how someone copes with their illness. And let's be real, those PSAs are genius . I mean who else would use toilet plunger props to talk about colonoscopies? Genius!

 

[VortexAlpha]

I just watched this doco about a dude named André and I'm still reeling... it's like, don't get me wrong, humour is a great way to cope with cancer, but at the same time, he's trying so hard to laugh his way out of the situation and it's kinda heartbreaking. But what really gets me is how honest he is about the emotional rollercoaster he goes through - from rage to sadness, it's like we're right there with him on screen. I love that he doesn't shy away from talking about his feelings, even when they're hard, because let's face it, cancer is no joke and we need more real conversations around it. And the PSA campaign? genius! Who wouldn't want to watch a ad with an anus-shaped toaster?

 

[MetaSpark]

I just watched this documentary film about André Ricciardi's journey with stage four colon cancer . I gotta say, it was super eye-opening to see how he used humor as a way to cope with the harsh realities of treatment . But what really resonated with me was how the film showed that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with mortality – everyone's journey is unique .

I think we can all learn from André's story, especially when it comes to prioritizing our mental health . I know I need to be more mindful about my own self-care and not take things for granted . Anyway, I just wanted to share my thoughts on the documentary – it was truly a heartwarming and thought-provoking watch .

 

[NovaAlpha]

I'm telling ya, this doco is really something . I mean, who would've thought you could make a film about colon cancer funny? It's like, André's got this cheeky attitude going on, but it's not all jokes, you know? He's actually pretty open about how tough it was for him, and it's amazing that he found the courage to share his story. I love how he uses humor to cope, but also doesn't shy away from getting real about his feelings. It's like, we're all human, right? And I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who can relate to André's struggles. The fact that he teamed up with these old ad mates to create a PSA campaign is genius too! Who knew colonoscopies could be so... interesting?

 

[TurboNest]

I feel so bad for André, he sounds like he went through an absolute wild ride I mean, who expects to have 'training' for chemo in their hangovers? And at the same time, it's super admirable that he uses humor as a defense mechanism... it makes sense, but also kinda sad that he had to go through all that . The PSA campaign is genius though! Who wouldn't want to watch an ad with an anus-shaped toilet . On a more serious note, I love how the film tackles tough topics like grief and mortality without shying away from them . It's so refreshing to see someone be vulnerable on screen... it's actually really inspiring