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Childstar

  • 20042004
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  • 1h 38m
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6.0/10
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Mark Rendall in Childstar (2004)
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An experimental filmmaker takes a job as a driver for a foul-mouthed child actor and his ambitious stage mother.An experimental filmmaker takes a job as a driver for a foul-mouthed child actor and his ambitious stage mother.An experimental filmmaker takes a job as a driver for a foul-mouthed child actor and his ambitious stage mother.
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  • Director
    • Don McKellar
  • Writers
    • Don McKellar
    • Michael Goldbach
  • Stars
    • Don McKellar
    • Peter Paige
    • Gil Bellows
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  • Director
    • Don McKellar
  • Writers
    • Don McKellar
    • Michael Goldbach
  • Stars
    • Don McKellar
    • Peter Paige
    • Gil Bellows
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 9 nominations

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    Jennifer Jason Leigh and Gil Bellows in Childstar (2004)
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    Don McKellar
    Don McKellar
    • Rick Shiller - the driveras Rick Shiller - the driver
    Peter Paige
    Peter Paige
    • Timas Tim
    Gil Bellows
    Gil Bellows
    • Isaacas Isaac
    Victoria Fodor
    • Enthusiastic Agentas Enthusiastic Agent
    Patrick Garrow
    Patrick Garrow
    • P.R. Agentas P.R. Agent
    Alan Thicke
    Alan Thicke
    • J.R.as J.R.
    Kristin Adams
    Kristin Adams
    • Natalieas Natalie
    Mark Rendall
    Mark Rendall
    • Taylor Brandon Burnsas Taylor Brandon Burns
    Pamela Redfern
    • Stewardessas Stewardess
    • (as Pam Redfern)
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    Jennifer Jason Leigh
    • Suzanneas Suzanne
    Danielle Miller
    • Fangirlas Fangirl
    Michael Murphy
    Michael Murphy
    • Reed Harrisonas Reed Harrison
    Brendan Fehr
    Brendan Fehr
    • Chip Metzgeras Chip Metzger
    Noam Jenkins
    Noam Jenkins
    • Sydney Mehtaas Sydney Mehta
    Jeanie Calleja
    Jeanie Calleja
    • Jane - 3rd A.D.as Jane - 3rd A.D.
    Dave Foley
    Dave Foley
    • Philip Templemanas Philip Templeman
    Toby Proctor
    • Wade Keeler - 1st A.D.as Wade Keeler - 1st A.D.
    Tracy Wright
    Tracy Wright
    • Tabithaas Tabitha
    • Director
      • Don McKellar
    • Writers
      • Don McKellar
      • Michael Goldbach
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Filmed in 19 days.
    • Goofs
      When Rick is taking Taylor out on the town in Toronto to help him gain experience with women, initially they are driving northbound on Yonge Street, a few blocks north of Eglinton (as evidenced by the HMV location next to Toys 'R' Us; these two stores are part of the Yonge-Eglinton Centre). Shortly afterward, they are at a cafe called Il Gatto Nero, which is at College and Crawford, a few blocks east of Ossington - and several kilometres to the SOUTHwest of the Yonge and Eglinton area.
    • Quotes

      [Natalie and Taylor have snuck onto the White House set to have sex]

      Taylor Brandon Burns: So where do you want to do it? The Oval Office, The Greenroom, the Lincoln Bedroom ?

      Natalie: It's your fantasy; I'm Canadian.

    • Crazy credits
      The audio from the film (called "The First Son") that they are making within this movie plays over the end credits.
    • Connections
      References The Mother and the Whore (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      C Minor Lament for Arnold and Willis
      Performed by CookieDuster

      Written by Bernard Maiezza / Brendan Canning (SOCAN)

      Published by CookieDuster (SOCAN)

      Courtesy of CookieDuster

    User reviews16

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    7/10
    childstar
    Famous 12 year old TV star Taylor Brandon Burns arrives in Toronto with his manager mom Suzanne Burnbaum (Jennifer Jason Leigh) to do a big budget bombastic movie. Rick Shiller (Don McKellar) is the struggling indie filmmaker turned reluctant driver. Taylor is under tremendous pressure struggling to grow up in a grown up world. Suzanne is useless and having a fling with Rick. When Taylor goes missing with struggling actress Natalie, Rick has to go find him.

    This actually got interesting. The most interesting is Taylor running away with Natalie. The movie needs to be about that. The other parts should be trimmed back. McKellar should really get out of the way of his own movie. It should not be his movie. It should be about the kid. It's risky to bet the whole project on a child actor but this kid has the skills to pull it off.

    The moviemaking within the movie has one great section with Taylor in the fake cockpit. The fake CGI is a big mistake. The movie does not need it and it looks really fake. The only way to save that is to make sure that the audience knows the footage is rudimentary test footage. The main problem with that is the audience is unlikely to be smart enough to get it. All in all, I really like the kid's performance and his struggles.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 11, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Звездный ребенок
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Rhombus Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$5,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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