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Good execution, flawed story
PostedJuly 19, 2010
DrewBitt
from Alexandria, VA
Sorcerer's Apprentice was a fun experience but led to a frustrating aftermath, as I reviewed it in my head after the fact.
The movie suffers from one glaring flaw: it doesn't trust its audience. The basic facts are overexplained (to the point of spoiling large chunks of the movie later on) and the audience knows way too much to enjoy Dave (Baruchel) as he discovers all this for himself.
Cage (as Balthasar) is a really fun presence, as is Molina (as Horvath); these two look like they're having a blast. Baruchel acquits himself well, but the moments he spends with his true love sadly fall flat (for the most part).
On the other hand, Toby Kebbell is largely squandered as a Vegas style magician who's there and gone.
The effects are terrific and the set pieces are engaging. The byplay between Cage and Baruchel is also a lot of fun.
I give it a B+ for good execution of a flawed story. I'd watch it again on DVD but probably won't sit for a second viewing in the theater.
The movie suffers from one glaring flaw: it doesn't trust its audience. The basic facts are overexplained (to the point of spoiling large chunks of the movie later on) and the audience knows way too much to enjoy Dave (Baruchel) as he discovers all this for himself.
Cage (as Balthasar) is a really fun presence, as is Molina (as Horvath); these two look like they're having a blast. Baruchel acquits himself well, but the moments he spends with his true love sadly fall flat (for the most part).
On the other hand, Toby Kebbell is largely squandered as a Vegas style magician who's there and gone.
The effects are terrific and the set pieces are engaging. The byplay between Cage and Baruchel is also a lot of fun.
I give it a B+ for good execution of a flawed story. I'd watch it again on DVD but probably won't sit for a second viewing in the theater.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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