Malkovich's titular mentalist is the primary focus of attention%u2014and sadly the source of many of the film's unique problems. Even the human doorknob Colin Hanks, probably cast at the behest of producer Daddy Tom, couldn't ruin it. As a mentalist I love this. I had heard about him for years, but never knew who he was... to be honest, I assumed he was long dead!!! By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Multiple Formats, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen, John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt, Tom Hanks, Steve Zahn, Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2014. |, June 22, 2013 Convinced his comeback is imminent, Buck needs a new road manager and personal assistant. I love this film for the great script, seasoned cast and unflinching look at the reality of small-time entertainers who spend years on the road and get little respect except from their diehard fans. PG 1 hr 27 min Jan 18th, 2008 Comedy. Directed by Sean McGinly. This is not your action packed thriller, but a character piece. |, April 3, 2009 We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. The Great Buck Howard (2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. John Malkovich gives a heart filled stunning performance. A failed American sales rep looks to recoup his losses by traveling to Saudi Arabia and selling his company's product to a wealthy monarch. Yes he's a little self-absorbed, egotistical, and difficult. "The Great Buck Howard" casts a lovelorn glance at those bygone times and casts aspersions at our current culture that makes celebrities of the talentless Snookis and Kardashians of the world. | Rating: 3/4 It's likable, and its appeal grows as it recovers from a shaky start and finds its footing. The relationship between Hanks and Blunt was just weird. The Great Buck Howard.......Was GREAT!!!! After losing his job, a middle-aged man reinvents himself by going back to college. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. |, April 4, 2011 Rather it's that its most interesting character -- the one they named the thing after -- isn't the main character. View production, box office, & company info. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Coming Soon, Regal Copyright © Fandango. I love this movie. Malkovich as "The Great Buck Howard" was simply brilliant. I know they meant it to be weird, but it wasn't believable and the acting when Malkovich wasn't in the scene was not very good. Our story begins when Troy, a young law-school dropout, defies his father and interviews to be a road manager for musician and "mentalist" Buck Howard. 60. | Rating: 4.5/5 The Great Buck Howard is a 2008 American comedy-drama film directed by Sean McGinly that stars Colin Hanks and John Malkovich. If you watch the trailer and say "This doesn't seem like much of a movie", then don't press play! The Great Buck Howard (2008) "Greatness is a state of mind." The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. Defying his father and dropping out of law school, aspiring writer Troy Gable (Colin Hanks) looks for a way to gain some meaningful life experience. In all, I found this passably entertaining, but very obvious in its intent, and just a bit too fast and loose with the whole Blunt/Hanks quasi love/friendship thing. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". Forgot your password? Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Loosely based on the Amazing Kreskin. For Howard is just shy of turning into a has-been when, as if by magic, he finds himself unexpectedly mounting a full court media comeback.A satirical and affectionate paean to the world of show biz and the bizarre creatures that inhabit it, "The Great Buck Howard" boasts a witty, flavorful script and stylish direction by the multi-talented Sean McGinly.