The Great Buck Howard - Movie Review and Synopsis

Monday, March 16, 2009

Category: Movies. Tags: Colin Hanks, Comedy, John Malkovich, Magnolia Pictures, Sean McGinly, Tom Hanks.

The Great Buck Howard When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.

“The Great Buck Howard might be the most affectionate look back at old-school entertainment since Peter O’Toole boozed his way through My Favorite Year.” With a quote like that, I’m wondering if GBH will gather positive word-of-mouth as we enter spring.

Rated PG for some language including suggestive remarks, and a drug reference.

Director: Sean McGinly
Stars: Colin Hanks, John Malkovich, Tom Hanks
Studio: Magnolia Pictures
Release Date: 20 March 2009 (USA)
Genre: Comedy