THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD (Sundance Film Festival Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden City, Provo City, Sundance Resort North East of Provo City, Utah USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.4|5.0 Starsìììì

The Great Buck Howard—loosely based on The Amazing Kreskin’s story—faded in its box office releases and earned just under $1,000,000 sales. This sleeper film is a terrific ‘pick-up’ film with excellent entertainment value. The story is phenomenal and sensationally portrayed by John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, and Emily Blunt. Well done film and definitely worth watching; watch for Tom Hanks, father of Colin Hanks tucked into the story’s lines.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Troy Gable (Colin Hanks) drops out of law school and takes a position as road manager for magician Buck Howard’s (John Malkovich) The Great Buck Howard Magician Show.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Sean McGinly for his directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Marvin V. Acuna and Steve Shareshian for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Buck Howard (John Malkovich), Troy Gable (Colin Hanks), Valerie Brennan (Emily Blunt), Gil Bellamy (Ricky Jay), Kenny (Steve Zahn), Mr. Gable (Tom Hanks), Jonathan Finerman (Griffin Dunne), Doreen (Debra Monk), and Alan Berkman (Adam Scott).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s one of the best magician shows out there; a classic understatement that should not be missed.

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Ben Meyers