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Overview
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Writer (WGA):
Sean McGinly (written by)
Release Date:
5 June 2009 (Latvia) more
Tagline:
Get ready for the comeback of a lifetime.
Plot:
A young man, much to the chagrin of his father, becomes the new assistant to an illusionist in decline. full summary | full synopsis
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Colin Hanks to star in Jack and Dan for Fox.
(From Movie Jungle. 4 November 2009, 1:22 AM, PST)
DVD Playhouse--August 2009
(From The Hollywood Interview. 10 August 2009, 2:25 AM, PDT)
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Enjoyable all-ages movie more (23 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | John Malkovich | ... | Buck Howard |
 | Colin Hanks | ... | Troy Gable |
 | Emily Blunt | ... | Valerie Brennan |
 | Ricky Jay | ... | Gil Bellamy |
 | Steve Zahn | ... | Kenny |
 | Tom Hanks | ... | Mr. Gable |
 | Griffin Dunne | ... | Johnathan Finerman |
| Debra Monk | ... | Doreen |
 | Adam Scott | ... | Alan Berkman |
 | Patrick Fischler | ... | Michael Perry |
 | Wallace Langham | ... | Dan Green |
| Jonathan Ames | ... | Edward Kelly |
 | Jacquie Barnbrook | ... | Sheila Heller |
| Paul Darricarrere | ... | Restaurant Manager |
| Terry Scannell | ... | Kip |
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Rated PG for some language including suggestive remarks, and a drug reference.
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90 min
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Kevin Kline was originally going to play Buck Howard. Colin Hanks stated this in an interview at the premiere of Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005). more
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Errors in geography: The scene with the mass hypnosis, supposedly in Cincinnatti, is clearly in the main lobby of the Dorothy Chandler Pavillion in Los Angeles. The banner with Placedo Domingo's name is even clearly seen hanging outside. more
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References "The Jim Nabors Show" (1978) more
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I just saw this movie at SIFF. It was well-cast and entertaining. Colin Hanks, Adam Scott, and John Malkovich were especially enjoyable to watch. It is a comedy, but it was written and performed in such a way that I cared about the characters. It was funny and interesting so time flew because I was engaged in the plot. It is appropriate and appealing to a wide age range, and I would have felt comfortable going with my grandmother or my 12-year-old cousin. I especially recommend this movie to families or couples who are just getting to know each other because it will give you something to talk about afterward without ever making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. It is not action packed but if you enjoyed "Lars and the Real Girl" or "Little Miss Sunshine," you will probably like "The Great Buck Howard."