SPOOKY HOUSE (Limited Theatrical Release USA 2002)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Spooky House—interesting, fanciful, sweet, and at times comical—relies on the skills of Ben Kingsley, who as usual, pulls off a sophisticated, artistic, and completely professional rendition of his character, The Great Zamboni. The unexpected conclusion pulls at the heart strings and the audience can walk away with that feel good ‘We have been entertained’ experience. Don’t be put off by the title. The movie is not a horror film. It works more at the very good soft mystery level.

 Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline 

A professional magician finds his way back to happiness and a good stage career.

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director William Sachs for directing effort. Thank you to Producer William Sachs for making the film possible. Character/cast include: The Great Zamboni (Ben Kingsley), Boss (Mercedes Ruehl), Mora (Katharine Isabelle), Max (Matt Weinberg), Yuri (Jason Fuchs), Beans (Ronald Joshua Scott), Prescott (Simon Baker), and Zoe (Chaz Monet). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes.  The movie is a superior child/adult, light afternoon share and sits among the better magician movies that have been produced. Whimsical, with great stage settings. Can easily be re-watched for the rich stage settings alone.

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