March 25, 2009
The acting isn't always spot on, but the movie takes on a risky plot and succeeds for the most part.
Alan Thicke, Bob Martin, Brendan Fehr
Billed as an eccentric, funny film, this award-winning Canadian import from director/actor Don McKellar (eXistanZ, The Red Violin) is more drama than comedy; a multi-layered, provocative...( read more
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DVD Release Date: September 13, 2005
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August 4, 2008A great satire on filmmaking, celebrity culture, and Canadian/American relations. Simultaneously humourous and poignant. Mark Rendall is a rare truly gifted young actor. Great cast all-around.
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August 21, 2007A terrible movie. It was totally pointless. I am usually very open minded about movies, but this movie was just awful. I wouldn't recommend this movie to anybody. Trust me, you won't like it.
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June 19, 2007Interesting film about an amateur Canadian filmmaker who makes his living driving a limo and who before he realizes it, he is appointed guardian of a snotty little brat of childstar by the kids mother, who doesn't want to spend her required time on her son's set. Don McKellar se...( read more)
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May 13, 2007I have been a fan of Canadian actor Don McKellar since I first saw "Highway 61" and I thought that his previous feature as a director, "Last Night" was brilliant. Although "Childstar" was not quite on the same level as that film, it still had McKellar's somewhat cynical humour a...( read more)
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April 4, 2007Though it has its humorous moments, this film has more of a dramatic edge to it as the titular character struggles with his fame and trying to be a child.
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February 2, 2007this was one of those movies that you just have to laugh. Very enjoyable.
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December 4, 2006Very engaging, warm and quite humorous at times. I couldn't help but think of the young protagonist as a parody of McCauley Caulkin. A good time.
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