Jeff Bridges,
Ted Danson,
William Fichtner,
Patrick Fugit,
Lauren Graham
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A man down on his luck hatches a different kind of get-rich-quick scheme in this independent comedy. Andy Sargentee (Jeff Bridges) is a middle-aged divorcé who is down in the dumps after the departure... read more
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Flixster Reviews (806)
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March 13, 2012Cast: Jeff Bridges, Isaiah Washington, Tim Blake Nelson, Joe Pantoliano, William Fichtner, Ted Danson, Patrick Fugit, John Hawkes, Brad William Henke, Glenne Headly, Tom Bower, Lauren Graham, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Judy Greer
Director: Michael Traeger
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November 3, 2011First rate cast of regular faces clowning around in a less than first rate feature that tries but doesn't quite deliver. Small towners unite to make a porno to bolster their less than promising fortunes.
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May 28, 2011The Amateurs is a terrific comedy about a man who seeks to make a quick by making a porno and enlists his buddies. They set out to make an amateur porn film. The plot may seem a tad uninteresting and maybe offensive to some, but it's definitely not. The film is a well acted, and ... read more
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October 7, 2010This movie was chock full of familiar faces, and yet could have been better.
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December 26, 2009Hilarious film. Great ensemble cast. If you have ever tried making any film, then you will definitely relate to all the production problems that they go through in making their own film.
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June 8, 2010This film is a lighthearted spoof on porn movies that makes fun of all the myths about the industry and while it is not laugh out hilarious, it will keep you smiling. Now before you say, "I don't want to see a movie about making a porno!" just hold on okay, (*spoiler?..it didn't ... read more
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March 12, 2009OK, so it starts out slow.
The Amateurs has so many good actors. So many actors I've loved in other roles. From Patrick Fugit in Wrist Cutters, to Ted Danson in Becker (TV), it's even graced by Jeff Bridges from Big Lebowski. Every actor does such a good job in making their char... read more -
May 4, 2008Brilliant movie! Absolutely love it, by far one of the better films I have seen in quite a while. Here's an interesting story plot about a fantastic group of friends who decide on a whim to make a porn film. One purpose: to improve their lot in life, and support a friend in need.... read more
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July 11, 2010If you're going to make a porno, why not involve the whole town? Funny that. Definitely don't agree with everyone else on this one.
Critic Reviews
December 13, 2007
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
December 10, 2007
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Do not waste your time with The Amateurs.
December 7, 2007
Dennis Lim, Los Angeles Times
There are no laughs to be found in writer-director Michael Traeger's would-be comedy The Amateurs, but there is one big mystery: how actors of this caliber could have been convinced to take part. Full Review
September 7, 2006
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
You'll notice that the actors are way overqualified for this nonsense. But the kick they get out of one another is what pulls you in.
October 22, 2010
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An uneven and unimaginative sex comedy about small-town losers. Full Review
July 23, 2008
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
ultimately heartwarming and humorous enough to merit a recommendation Full Review
June 20, 2008
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...ultimately finds itself unable to hold the viewer's interest for more than a few minutes at a time. Full Review
January 30, 2008
Brian Orndorf, DVDTalk.com
Amateurs had all the potential in the world to be a charming, oddball delight, but it's a mess. A horrible mess. Albeit a horrible mess with some big laughs and the evergreen presence of Jeff Bridges. Full Review
January 29, 2008
Amy Nicholson, I.E. Weekly
The only burst of creativity is the number of euphemisms Traeger has for pussy ("fruit cup" was my favorite) Full Review
January 18, 2008
Marc Mohan, Oregonian
All this star power goes for naught in Traeger's film, which tries to blend bucolic sweetness with juvenile let's-make-a-porno jokes. Full Review
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