Morgan Freeman,
Kenan Thompson,
Virginia Madsen,
Emma Fuhrmann,
Madeline Carroll
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Reuniting with director Rob Reiner from the hit film, The Bucket List, Freeman plays Monte Wildhorn, a famous Western novelist whose struggle with alcoholism has sapped his passion for writing. He tak... read more
DVD Release Date: September 18, 2012
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February 8, 2013Comic drama that can best be described as nice, Morgan Freeman and Virginia Madsen make it seem better than it is.
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July 11, 2012fb100000145236770Rob Reiner is a good at taking adult themes, and turning them into good family orientated films. "Stand By Me" is my favorite Reiner movie, as I grew up watching that with my mom. Here, Morgan Freeman plays Monte, a alcoholic, paralyzed writer, who has lost the will to to writ... read more
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July 10, 2012Morgan Freeman and Virginia Madsen's performances are the best reason to watch this film. They shine in the film and have a great on screen chemistry. Keenan Thompson also does a good job with his supporting role. All 3 daughters in the film are great too.
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November 13, 2012fb712816713I'm not sure if this was great or just good. Nothing terribly exciting or amazing happens, yet it's never dull or disappointing. Morgan is as good as ever, maybe too good for everyone else around him, especially since the second most interesting character is a retarded dude who h... read more
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November 5, 2012Liked this movie no matter how Flickster reviewed it. Was worthwhile and I did not think Wildhorn was a crank.
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October 8, 2012This movie was very predictable, but it was a sweet story. The cast makes it worth at least one watch.
Critic Reviews
July 12, 2012
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
July 12, 2012
Rex Reed, New York Observer
You can quarrel with the smiley-face outcome of every ordeal, but the tenderness and optimism are so powerful and ingratiating that only a viewer with the darkest sensibility will go away untouched. Full Review
July 9, 2012
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Shamelessly schmaltzy and predictable from first moment to last, Rob Reiner's The Magic of Belle Isle nonetheless manages to conjure a certain spell. Full Review
July 6, 2012
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
Madsen, a strong actress who might have matched Freeman, is portrayed in varying shades of blandness. Even Freeman, good as his is, is held back here. Full Review
July 6, 2012
William Goss, Film.com
So resolutely inoffensive that it flirts with Hallmark Hall of Fame territory. Full Review
July 6, 2012
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
That Freeman would be willing to settle for this, perhaps, isn't that surprising; he hasn't been interesting in breaking a sweat for awhile now. But is this really the best that director Rob Reiner ca... Full Review
July 6, 2012
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
"The Magic of Belle Isle'' smothers two of this year's best performances - by Morgan Freeman and Virginia Madsen - in enough family-friendly sweetness to induce diabetic shock. Full Review
July 5, 2012
Stephen Holden, New York Times
The magic of this new movie's title emanates from the beautiful, measured performances of its stars. Full Review
July 5, 2012
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times
It has some heartfelt performances and a nice, nondescript vibe, but it's largely unmemorable. Full Review
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