Nicolas Cage,
Jay Baruchel,
Alfred Molina,
Teresa Palmer,
Toby Kebbell
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Inspired by the beloved segment of the Walt Disney classic Fantasia, The Sorcerer's Apprentice moves the setting of the story to modern-day Manhattan, where decidedly average teen Dave Stutler (Jay Ba... read more
Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
Release Date: July 14, 2010
Keywords:
action,
summer,
family,
kids,
popcorn,
special effects,
alfred molina,
nicolas cage,
jay baruchel,
Nicolas Cage ,
Alfred Molina ,
Jay Baruchel ,
Jerry Bruckheimer
DVD Release Date: November 30, 2010
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July 25, 2010Nic Cage looked like he was having lot of fun through some of the movie other parts just looked bleh. it was okay. Good kids fun. All 4 kids with us liked this movie.
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November 28, 2011The film heavily relies on its special effects and its premise is genuinely uninspired to the point where the supposedly magical plot itself seems ridiculous and doesnt enchant.
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July 25, 2011Balthazar: I have been searching all over the world for you. You're going to be a force for good and a very important sorcerer. But for now, you're my apprentice.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is truly painful movie to watch. Basically, it's an hour and forty minutes of special effe... read more -
June 24, 2011The best compliment of a film featuring Nicolas Cage as of late: not half bad. It's a Disney film, child friendly but includes asides, inside jokes, and references for the adults. Plus, the magic and action sequences were pretty cool. The cast was solid, but certain roles were od... read more
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June 17, 2011It was fun ride, but it will mostly appealing to kids, unless your a die hard Nic Cage fan. Effects were cool but nothing groundbreaking Movie felt kind of plain a lot and it was a little bland, but also it felt funny and energenic a lot. I really enjoyed this movie and I hope... read more
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May 22, 2011An entertaining family adventure film most will enjoy. It is big budget and that shows in the amount of CGI effects, but at least they do look good. Not particularly original, it does pay homage to Disney's Fantasia at one point which was a nice touch. Kinda reminded me of the fi... read more
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April 20, 2011An absolute blast at the movies. A tremendously entertaining and spectacular action-packed adventure. This movie has it all, action, comedy, suspense and amazing special effects. It's wickedly funny and dazzlingly eye-popping with stunning visuals. A terrific action-comedy that t... read more
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April 11, 2011A full length real life version of a Mickey Mouse film not starring Micky Mouse. Has it really come to this? I know, I know, film making is a business too but c'mon, really, this is getting pathetic. I watched the making of after watching the film and I didn't know whether to lau... read more
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April 3, 2011I think this was good, but there could have been more special effects and more magic scenes in it, even though it was definitely worth watching
Critic Reviews
July 16, 2010
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
July 16, 2010
Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News
There is much that's appealing, from the performances to the scene where Turteltaub re-creates a live-action version of the classic scene from Disney's Fantasia. Full Review
July 16, 2010
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
As Balthazar, Cage doesn't disappoint. He's just manic enough to keep the character from becoming too predictable. More's the pity, then, that a pro like him has to cede so much screen time to his cha... Full Review
July 15, 2010
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
The Sorcerer's Apprentice should be rated U for Untouched by Human Hands. Full Review
July 15, 2010
Tom Long, Detroit News
A big gob of mythical makeover and special effects-freewheeling fun. Full Review
July 15, 2010
David Germain, Associated Press
It's a fairly fun time for families, and Hollywood can -- and continually does -- build franchises out of far worse concoctions than this. Full Review
July 15, 2010
Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail
With a predictable plot, by-the-numbers action-movie jolts and no real sense of wonder, The Sorcerer's Apprentice is really just a pumpkin. Full Review
July 15, 2010
Cliff Doerksen, Chicago Reader
Once the filmmakers have dispensed with a grueling expository preface set in Arthurian England, this shameless Harry Potter knockoff is a pretty tasty bucket of popcorn. Full Review
July 15, 2010
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
On a hot summer day, a family trip to the movies can be a time-filler or a time-waster. Apprentice honorably fits the second category. Full Review
July 15, 2010
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
A generally joyless pastiche of sorcery history, imitation Potter "chosen one" Messianics and mirthless silliness, it's another in a string of recent black marks against Cage's Oscar-owning reputation. Full Review
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