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Binding: Video On Demand Release Date: October 01, 2008 Running Time: 99 minutes Studio: First Look Theatrical Release Date: January 01, 2005 Related Items:
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 Rating: - It's Not About Sex...THE AMATEURS is one of those surprisingly good films that you've never heard of. Some of that is often due to a limited release. Or perhaps to a change in the name of the film. Or perhaps it's loaded with unknown actors. Well two out of three of those are correct. The Amateurs received a limited release here in the States in late 2007. It played for only a few weeks at my local indie theater before vanishing, so I never got a chance to check it out. But it laid in the back of my mind ... Read More Rating: - Undiscovered gemThis movie was a big surprise. A friend rented it and then I immediately bought it. If you like quirky movies like "Daddy and Them" you will love this one. Rating:  - I felt a little embarrassed, but still laughed.There is a sweetness and kindness to Jeff Bridges that makes him completely likeable, no matter what the quality of his character. (Seabisquit revealed it to me.) The viewer gets caught up in the sad solution to Andy's (Bridges) lack of direction. The relationships of the small town inspire and bond the characters (a lot of little weirdos) together. There are scenes that made me cringe, and in one scene where Ted Danson is trying to disprove his gayness, I literally covered my eyes. But there ... Read More Rating: - Loved it!A sweet cinematic confection. Other reviewers have discussed plot, so no need to re-tell the story. The movie very much reminds me of "Cannery Row"...lots of characters, and all of them big-hearted and slightly askew. I enjoyed it immensely. Rating: - Confessions of a "Charm" JunkieI confess -- I'll watch ANYTHING that has Billy Fichtner in it. I also confess to having a real soft-spot for films and plays that are charming - "charm" is a much under-rated quality. We seem to get a lot of "manipulative" and "cloying," but we rarely get to see anyting "charming." This film is charming. It's also clever. Another review compared it to British film and I concur -- it shares its tone with such sweet Brit films as "Millions" and the light comedies that came ... Read More 
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