The Great Buck Howard
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- Synopsis
- A young man on his way up hitches his wagon to a middle-aged star on his way down in a comedy from writer and director Sean McGinly. Troy Gable (Colin Hanks) is a guy in his early twenties who has dropped out of law school and is pondering his next ......
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- Starring
- John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt, Ricky Jay, Debra Monk
- Director(s)
- Sean McGinly
- Distributor(s)
- Magnolia
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 87 min.
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Critic Reviews
Entertainment Weekly | Owen GleibermanAdd Critic to Favorites
The Great Buck Howard is in love with kitsch, the backwaters of showbiz, and true magic. It's a wee charmer that left me enchanted.Read the full review
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
I firmly believe such illusions are never the result of psychic powers, but I am fascinated by them, anyway. The wisdom of this film, directed and written by Sean McGinly, is to never say.Read the full review
USA Today | Claudia PuigAdd Critic to Favorites
A bit of a throwback, a nostalgic, easygoing Capra-esque comedy that should appeal to both youthful and older audiences.Read the full review
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07/29/09 In going from "The World's Youngest Hypnotist" to show-business survivor, the Amazing Kreskin has had a fascinating career. | The A.V. Club -
iW Interview | “The Great Buck Howard Director Sean McGinly
03/24/09 In Sean McGinly's "The Great Buck Howard," which opened over the weekend via Magnolia Releasing, Buck Howard had spent his days in the limelight. | indieWIRE -
iW Interview | “The Great Buck Howard Director Sean McGinley
03/23/09 In Sean McGinley's "The Great Buck Howard," which opened over the weekend via Magnolia Releasing, Buck Howard had spent his days in the limelight. | indieWIRE -
Uh-oh, It’s Magic: Sean McGinly’s “The Great Buck Howard”
03/18/09 Being John Malkovich, it turns out, has its pros and cons. | indieWIRE
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