nightlydvdreviewFinding Amanda – Movie Review
July 7th 2008 07:20
The 2008 comedy with a June 27 release date was directed by Peter Tolan (‘America’s Sweethearts’ and ‘Just Like Heaven’) starring Mathew Broderick (‘The Producers’) Brittany Snow (‘Prom Night’ and ‘American Dreams’), Maura Tierney (ER), Peter Facinelli (‘Cant Hardly Wait’ and ‘Twilight’).
The basic plot revolves around Taylor (Broderick) a washed up television producer with a proclivity to drinking and gambling. His wife Lorraine (Tierney) fed up with his behaviour threatens to leave him. Upon learning of his nieces ‘situation’ in Las Vegas, (she’s a hooker) in a bid to impress his wife goes to Las Vegas to retrieve Amanda (Snow) and bring her to rehab. Whilst continuing to battle his own demons.
Im sort of sitting on the fence with this one, there was no doubt I was entertained for the 100 minute run time, but it was hardly remarkably memorable. There were quite a few funny bits that produced a chuckle or two. I think my main problem was Broderick, Im not that much of a fan of his anyways, so that was strike one. Snow was perfect as a wholesome sweet as apple pie American hooker Amanda (I would imagine she would have the hooker bit down pat having played one her last three films: ‘On the Doll’, ‘Finding Amanda’ and ‘Black Water Transit’).
I hard a time sympathising with Taylor his selfish actions the whole movie pretty much put me of, though he sort of redeemed himself (a little) at the end.
If you’re a fan of Broderick’s or Snow then I would recommend it, overall an entertaining original breath of fresh air (minus that pesky Broderick).
3/5
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Comment by Tracy
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It sounds like an OK film to see when sick/tired and the brain is weary.
Byeee
Comment by Tracy
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It sounds like an OK film to see when sick/tired and the brain is weary.
Byeee
Comment by Tracy
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Comment by Bianca S
thanx for stopping by Tracy!!
Comment by Tracy
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I quite like Mathew, so when I have a lazy day, I'll look out for this one
Comment by KylieW
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