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The Amateurs (2007)

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Movie Info


Genre

Comedy

Release Date

December 07, 2007 (Limited)

MPAA Rating

R

Studio

First Look Pictures

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Not quite bad, but it's not recommended either.    Readers  Be the 1st!

Cast and Crew


Director

Michael Traeger

Producer

Aaron Ryder

Screenwriter

Michael Traeger

Starring

  • Jeff Bridges as Andy Sargentee
  • Tim Blake Nelson
  • Joe Pantoliano
  • William Fichtner
  • Ted Danson
  • Patrick Fugit
  • Lauren Graham as Peggy
  • Jeanne Tripplehorn

Movie Story


Down-and-out divorcee Andy Sargentee (Jeff Bridges), with the help of his five motley friends, brainstorms a genius idea to make their dreams come true. They are going to rally their small town to produce an amateur adult film! They think they've found the road to fame and fortune, but their fantasy quickly turns into a hilarious misadventure as they encounter more than a few bumps in the road. Their good natured attempts lead to the creation of the most un-adult, adult film ever. See how THE AMATEURS bring an entire small town together, in the biggest comedic disaster turned boffo box office success.

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MOVIE REVIEWS BY CRITICS

“..An amiable enough micro-caper which offers savoury titters over out-and-out laughs without ever living up to the concept's comedic potential..”
by Dan Jolin [Empire Magazine]
“..a lame comedy which raises only a few facetious groans..”
by Peter Bradshaw [The Guardian]
“..A sadly wasted opportunity..”
by Matthew Turner [ViewLondon]