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The Fanatic

  • 20192019
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  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
12K
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The Fanatic (2019)
Moose is a rabid movie fan who is obsessed with his favourite celebrity action hero, Hunter Dunbar. When he is cheated out of his opportunity to finally meet Hunter, Moose gets a little help from his friend Leah, a well-connected paparazzi photographer, who knows how to find celebrity homes. Moose turns to stalking to get the celebrity interaction he feels he deserves, and while harmless at first, Moose's actions begin to take a dark turn as his obsession grows stronger. As the visits continue to escalate, Hunter Dunbar finds himself in increasing danger.
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A rabid film fan stalks his favorite action hero and destroys the star's life.A rabid film fan stalks his favorite action hero and destroys the star's life.A rabid film fan stalks his favorite action hero and destroys the star's life.
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
12K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Fred Durst
  • Writers
    • Fred Durst(story by)
    • Dave Bekerman(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Devon Sawa
    • Ana Golja
Top credits
  • Director
    • Fred Durst
  • Writers
    • Fred Durst(story by)
    • Dave Bekerman(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Devon Sawa
    • Ana Golja
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 322User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 18Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    The Fanatic (2019)
    John Travolta in The Fanatic (2019)
    Devon Sawa and Marta González Rodin in The Fanatic (2019)
    John Travolta and Marta González Rodin in The Fanatic (2019)
    John Travolta and Marta González Rodin in The Fanatic (2019)
    John Travolta and Devon Sawa in The Fanatic (2019)
    John Travolta and Devon Sawa in The Fanatic (2019)
    Devon Sawa in The Fanatic (2019)
    John Travolta in The Fanatic (2019)
    John Travolta in The Fanatic (2019)
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    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Mooseas Moose
    Devon Sawa
    Devon Sawa
    • Hunter Dunbaras Hunter Dunbar
    Ana Golja
    Ana Golja
    • Leahas Leah
    Jacob Grodnik
    Jacob Grodnik
    • Toddas Todd
    James Paxton
    James Paxton
    • Slimas Slim
    Josh Richman
    • Aaronas Aaron
    Jeff Chase
    Jeff Chase
    • Security Guardas Security Guard
    Luis Da Silva Jr.
    Luis Da Silva Jr.
    • Luisas Luis
    Jessica Uberuaga
    Jessica Uberuaga
    • Brendaas Brenda
    Rene Aranda
    Rene Aranda
    • Touristas Tourist
    • (as Rene Michelle Aranda)
    Marta González Rodin
    Marta González Rodin
    • Doraas Dora
    Leslie Sides
    Leslie Sides
    • Autograph Seekeras Autograph Seeker
    Theresa Ireland
    Theresa Ireland
    • Marilyn Monroeas Marilyn Monroe
    Denny Mendez
    • Amandaas Amanda
    Elle Matarazzo
    Elle Matarazzo
    • Agentas Agent
    Danny Minnick
    Danny Minnick
    • Tourist on Phoneas Tourist on Phone
    Martin Peña
    Martin Peña
    • Julioas Julio
    Lisa Lynn Dempsey
    Lisa Lynn Dempsey
    • Warrior Actressas Warrior Actress
    • Director
      • Fred Durst
    • Writers
      • Fred Durst(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Dave Bekerman(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Devon Sawa played an obsessed fan, Stan, in the music video Eminem: Stan (2000).
    • Goofs
      Moose has an irregular income, has to borrow money and barely makes enough money from his street work. Unless he is on welfare (which is never stated), it is unclear how he makes enough money to rent an apartment or run a moped.
    • Quotes

      Moose: [to store manager] Hey Aaron!

      Aaron: Chocolate mousse!

      Moose: I can't talk too long. I gotta poo.

    • Crazy credits
      For some reason, all opening credits are repeated at the end of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: John Travolta/Marlon Wayans/Mary Beth Keane/Caroline Jones (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      The Truth
      Written by Limp Bizkit, Sammy Siegler

      Performed by Limp Bizkit

      Courtesy of Flip/Geffen Records

    User reviews322

    Review
    Top review
    3/10
    A Mean, Weird, Unfortunate Movie
    You could respect this movie on John Travolta's performance, which is pretty good. He plays the role somewhat believably, and isn't necessarily over-acting or anything like that. Co-stars like Devon Sawa also turn in some good performances as well. Everyone is reasonably believable.

    The cinematography is also pretty okay. Scenes are well staged, well lit, and generally the movie looks good, I suppose. On a production level, everything works!

    But it's still a very difficult movie to watch. Travolta plays a very innocent character named Moose, who is on the autistic spectrum, and the whole movie is essentially about beating up on him. When it's not beating up on Moose, it's asking you to feel sorry for him. I can't remember a single moment where the movie portrays this guy as a human being. Every single scene is an uncomfortable test of your empathy as everything that can go wrong, does, to the point where it becomes an unrealistic spiral.

    As far as concepts for a movie go, that could work, but The Fanatic does not have the subtle touch required to broach the subjects it attempts to tackle. It tries to avoid making Moose look like a monster, but it's still mean spirited and dehumanizing. It's like 88 minutes of watching bullies pick on a nerd, both directly and indirectly, and I found that hard to sit through. Moose is presented almost as a circus side show act, where you're meant to gawk and point and feel pity. This is a movie that revels in second-hand embarrassment.

    I could not shake the sense that former musician and Director Fred Durst was working through some issues, and he's admitted the movie is based on personal experiences. I'm sure he's dealt with some pushy fans in his life, and that sucks for him, but this seems like a poor way to express that.

    And things don't get any better. Moose continues his downward spiral, constantly making the worst possible decisions, to the point where it almost becomes a cartoonish self-parody. Moose's autism is used as an excuse to wave away even the most absurd plot twists, and it all comes to a peak in a climax I would describe as "frustratingly convenient." I don't know what this movie was trying to say.

    The more I thought about it, the angrier I got, as the credits rolled. This is a cynical movie at best. It offers no justification for why it exists. It says nothing. It's an excuse to make you cringe for an hour and a half. Maybe you like that, but it's not really my style. Though the rest of the film may be competent, as a story, it just sucks.

    Avoid The Fanatic.
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    • What is The Fanatic about?
    • Who is Moose?
    • Who is Hunter Dunbar?

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 2020 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Moose
    • Filming locations
      • Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    • Production companies
      • Quiver Distribution
      • Redbox Entertainment
      • Pretzel Fang Productions
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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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