Nerds That Geek Movie Review: ‘American Mary’

Written by Scott Edwards

As times get tough, many people have to take on additional duties as they fall behind on their bills. College students could have the hardest time with this as they are all focused on their studies rather than making ends meet. Although there is available funding for some of these struggling youths, it only covers the school and nothing for their day to day needs.

Mary Mason has taken her schooling to the ultimate level as she is going to med school. Having problems keeping up with her school work along with her bills, Mary is forced to look for an external source of income. While interviewing for a position at the local strip club, her new employer is interrupted with a situation that Mary might be able to assist with. A regular of the club has been beaten up fiercely and is in need of medical attention.

Billy, the club owner offers Mary five thousand dollars to patch up the customer with no questions asked. Not being able to pass up that amount of money, Mary works her magic and is rewarded with a wad of cash. Being very upset with what she needed to do, Mary tries to get back to her own reality, but receives a call from a perky dancer from the club that is in need of help and she has another proposition for Mary that could net her ten thousand dollars for an unconventional operation.

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​Once again, Mary is blinded by the offer and steps back into her operating shoes. Her new client is interested in Body Modifications to curb the appeal given to her by the male community. Mary has second thoughts about performing the procedure, but proceeds nonetheless. With her first body modification in the books, Mary will not be in a financial bind for the rest of the semester. Trying to keep up with her studies and class work, Mary is invited to a party hosted by her surgeon instructors and finds that they want much more than her mind and focus. They want her.

American Mary follows Mary Mason as she has financial woes that can only be fixed by breaking the Hippocratic Oath, even before she is a doctor. She takes the odd job to keep her head above water, but when she is taken advantage of at a party, Mary takes on her next task. Body Modification is an enterprising industry and Mary has found that she has the right touch to make all of her patients happy. Keeping the right people on her side, Mary forms a powerful union with her new friends and clients to get whatever her heart desires. As her fame grows, Mary has to keep her group even closer as not everyone is happy with the changes she makes.

An interesting movie as you watch Mary grow into a very empowered woman, even as her dream of becoming a surgeon flushes down the drain. With her new craft of Body Modifications coming into play, you get to experience the blood that goes along with the removal of limbs. Adding horns, filing teeth, exchanging limbs and even splitting tongues, Mary is able to do it all and you get to see it. If you are not afraid of a little blood and doctors, this movie might have you checking to see if your HMO will cover some elective surgeries. Stay Scared.

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