Citizens of a small town, under the influence of a man in the midst of a mid-life crisis, come together to make an adult film. eff Bridges stars as a recent divorcée who is down on his luck in a small town. Looking for a way to make it big and have the means to spoil his son, he ...( read more)
Brad William Henke, Glenne Headly, Jeanne Tripplehorn
Down-and-out divorcee Andy Sargentee, with the help of his five motley friends, brainstorms a genius idea to make their dreams come true. They are going to rally their small town to produce an amateur...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 12, 2008
Stats: 727 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (727)
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April 7, 2008
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March 12, 2009
OK, so it starts out slow.
The Amateurs has so many good actors. So many actors I've loved in other roles. From Patrick Fugit in Wrist Cutters, to Ted Danson in Becker (TV), it's even graced by Jeff Bridges from Big Lebowski. Every actor does such a good job in making their char...( read more) -
May 4, 2008
Brilliant movie! Absolutely love it, by far one of the better films I have seen in quite a while. Here's an interesting story plot about a fantastic group of friends who decide on a whim to make a porn film. One purpose: to improve their lot in life, and support a friend in need....( read more)
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July 15, 2009
As a fan of Jeff Bridges I just had to see what this was all about.
It was worth it.
Even though it's not a top-notch film it amuses very much.
Ted Danson and Joe Pantoliano are really funny as Moose and Some Idiot.
And it was great to see Patrick Fugit again. Even if doesn't s...( read more) -
June 13, 2009
Charming little film about a town that bands together to invest in a porn film starring themselves and others, this has lots of small amusing bits throughout and a charming feel overall.
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March 14, 2009
So much talent thrown out the board!!!
A band of small-town misfits and underachievers, led by Jeff Bridges' character, decide to turn their lives around by making a porno film (something they know little about), and travel a bumpy road of unexpected surprises on their way fro...( read more) -
January 11, 2009
Not the best ecclectic cast. Ted Danson just played his cheers character. Jeff bridges was ok but has been better. It was kind of like Welcome to Collingwood. I guess one of the flaws of this movie is that you could see where it was headed before it got there almost as if this wa...( read more)
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You'll notice that the actors are way overqualified for this nonsense. But the kick they get out of one another is what pulls you in. full review
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