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Writer (WGA):
Sean McGinly (written by)
Release Date:
5 June 2009 (Latvia)
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Get ready for the comeback of a lifetime.
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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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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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The character of "Troy Gabel" is based on director Sean McGinly's experiences as road manager for The Amazing Kreskin, on which The Great Buck Howard is loosely based.
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Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): While talking about Star Trek, Buck says "May the force be in you". This is one of the famous lines of Star Wars movies, not Star Trek.
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References Police Academy (1984)
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I thoroughly enjoyed this film. I am not a huge Malcovich fan. Enjoyed him in "In the line of Fire", but not a whole lot else. He was excellent in this movie though. I would say in fact, that most all of the casting was excellent. Colin Hank was wonderful, very believable.
The film was very clean as well. Almost no foul language, no nudity, even for the obligatory love interest.
Two wonderful plot points (though not a spoiler) - Also, wonderful ongoing tension with George Takai that was neatly addressed in the end. This was nicely done and an interesting possible allusion to Wm Shatner's humorous attempts at singing. Opening credits are hilarious with the "you want to be a lawyer" vignette.
In many ways, one might say Buck Howard's character is a blend of Ed Wood and Wm Shatner. I will be interested to see what other people write in the coming months. Take the time to watch it though. I don't think you will be disappointed.