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) |
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. Written by Walt Disney Pictures
This fantasy film has a lot going for it: an engaging story, lavish Disney production, the exciting location of New York City, and a talented cast including Nic Cage, Alfred Molina, Jake Cherry and many strong support actors. Unfortunately all this was wasted by casting the dismally tedious Jay Baruchel in the lead role, and demanding that he act in a knockabout comedy style which is jarring and out of place. Cage and Baruchel share many scenes, but they appear to be acting in two different films. Without the incredibly annoying Baruchel and the poor script he was given, this could have been a great (non-comedy) film.