The Skinny: Two warring sorcerers fight for control of New York city. The goodguy sorcerer Balthazar Blake (Cage) recruites everydayman Dave Stutler (Baruchel) to assist him in the battle against the evil Maxim Horvath (Molina). In the meantime, its school time for the young apprehentice as he learns the ropes of sorcerer-ship from a fedora-wearing wizard, and the meaning of courage.
The Helmer: Jon Turteltaub - Harpers Island (2009 TV), National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007), Jericho (2006 TV 2 episodes), National Treasure (2004), More, Patience (2001 TV), The Kid (2000), Instinct (1999), From the Earth to the Moon (1998 TV), Phenomenon (1996), While You Were Sleeping (1995), Cool Runnings (1993), 3 Ninjas (1992), Driving Me Crazy (1991), Think Big (1989).
The Casts: Nicholas Cage (Balthazar Blake), Jay Baruchel (Dave), Alfred Molina (Horvath), Teresa Palmer (Becky), Toby Kebell (Drake Stone)
The Prediction: Turtletaub and Cage - they've had some successes together notably the broad appeal actioneer National Treasure series. Will the same combination work again? Cages career of late has been a series of yes and no's. You had "Next" which was a no, "Kick Ass" which was a yes. The thing about Cage is that he plays himself in all his movies. The way he speaks, the way he stands ... movies are built around him, as opposed to him melting into the role and expanding the story.But then again, this is a Disney movie which means it cannot not fail. Entertaining? Check. Spellbinding? Check. Family wholesome fun? Check.
Release date: 16th July 2010 USA
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