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Dominican Rep. The Great Buck Howard
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Comedy. Drama
Once upon a time, Buck Howard (John Malkovich) spent his days in the limelight. His mind-boggling feats as a mentalist extraordinaire - not to be confused with those of a mere magician - earned him a marquee act in Vegas and 61 appearances on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. In his own humble opinion, his talents go far beyond simple sleight of hand - he can read minds and hypnotize not just a single soul but an entire room of people! But ... [+]
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"'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" | ||
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"Like its main character, the production rarely seems ready for prime time" | ||
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"A bit of a throwback, a nostalgic, easygoing Capra-esque comedy that should appeal to both youthful and older audiences." | ||
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"An affectionate though flawed comedy." | ||
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"Doesn't allow the story's considerable nostalgia and sentimentality to overwhelm it" | ||
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"A suitable mainstream vehicle for Malkovich's bruised aloofness." | ||
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"A warm, amiable glimpse at the end of the showbiz road." |
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