The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

Master sorcerer Balthazar Blake must find and train Merlin's descendant to defeat dark sorceress Morgana la Fée.

Director:

Jon Turteltaub

Writers:

Lawrence Konner (screen story), Mark Rosenthal (screen story)

Stars:

Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicolas Cage	...	Balthazar
Jay Baruchel	...	Dave
Alfred Molina	...	Horvath
Teresa Palmer	...	Becky
Toby Kebbell	...	Drake Stone
Omar Benson Miller	...	Bennet
Monica Bellucci	...	Veronica
Alice Krige	...	Morgana
Jake Cherry	...	Young Dave
James A. Stephens	...	Merlin
Gregory Woo	...	Sun-Lok
Wai Ching Ho	...	Chinese Woman
Jason R. Moore	...	Subway Mugger (as Jason Moore)
Robert Capron	...	Young Dave's Pal (as Robert B. Capron)
Peyton List	...	Young Becky (as Peyton Roi List)

Storyline

Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

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Plot Keywords:

wizardry | incantation | sorcerer | ring | training | 

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Taglines:

It's The Coolest Job Ever.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for fantasy action violence, some mild rude humor and brief language

Details

Official Sites:

Disney [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English Cantonese Ukrainian

Release Date:

14 July 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

El aprendiz de brujo

Filming Locations:

USA

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,619,622, 18 July 2010, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$63,150,991

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$215,283,742

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Saturn Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

109 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of the people that Horvath summons is Abigail Williams. At age 12, Williams was the first person to make the accusation of witchcraft in 1692 Salem, Massachusetts. This led to the Salem witch trials and the deaths of at least 20 people. There is no definite evidence of what happened to Williams after the trials ended.

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Goofs

When the car is changed into a Ford Pinto, Nicolas Cage mentions the car is a 1973 Pinto, but he is incorrect. It is either a 1974 or 1975 Pinto as proven when looking at the front bumper. The 1973 Pinto had a slim bumper, and the 1974 and 1975 models had a thick 5 mph impact bumper.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: The war between Sorcerers was fought in the shadows of history, and the fate of mankind rested with the just and powerful Merlin. He told his secrets to three trusted apprentices: Balthazar, Veronica, and Horvath. He should have trusted only two.

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Crazy Credits

During the opening credits the sound effects of the Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films logos are replaced with sound effects from the film (sounds of spell casting and Tesla discharge).

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Connections

References Aladdin (1992)

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Soundtracks

L'Apprenti Sorcier
(1897)
Written by Paul Dukas

User Reviews

Great flick for kids even...

The kids & I were trying kill some time while Mom had a baking party at the house so we went to this with zero expectations. I was very pleasantly surprised. Nicolas Cage does a great job at the sorcerer who is looking for the "Prime Merlinian". He is the sorcerer who will inherit Merlin's powers. Our hero (David) is of course that person. The fun is in Cage's ability to be annoyed with the kid and like him at the same time. The CGI is enough to enhance the story but not overwhelm it. All four of my kids (ages 4-11) liked it. Some parts might be a little scary but not too bad (a dragon clomping around is all). Fun family flick.

PS I also liked that the hero held a door for a girl. I pointed that out to my boys who need to learn that.