The Sorcerer's Apprentice

The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

  • 41% of critics liked it
    (165 reviews)

  • 56% of users liked it
    (133,647 ratings)

Inspired by the beloved segment of the Walt Disney classic Fantasia, The Sorcerer's Apprentice moves the setting of the story to modern-day Manhattan, where decidedly average teen Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel) hones his magical powers under the tutelage of master sorcerer Balthazar Blake (Nicolas… More

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Jul 14, 2010 Wide
Walt Disney Studios

Critic Reviews

  • Tom Huddleston, Time Out

    Casts a superficial and short-lived spell.

  • Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor

    He canâ(TM)t hold a candle to Mickey.

  • Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News

    There is much that's appealing, from the performances to the scene where Turteltaub re-creates a live-action version of the classic scene from Disney's Fantasia.

  • Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post

    As Balthazar, Cage doesn't disappoint. He's just manic enough to keep the character from becoming too predictable. More's the pity, then, that a pro like him has to cede so much screen time to his character's young protege.

  • Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

    The Sorcerer's Apprentice should be rated U for Untouched by Human Hands.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • John M


    Nic Cage looked like he was having lot of fun through some of the movie other parts just looked bleh. it was okay. Good kids fun. All 4 kids with us liked this movie.

  • EightThirty .


    03/01/2012 (Netflix, PS3)

  • Directors C


    The film heavily relies on its special effects and its premise is genuinely uninspired to the point where the supposedly magical plot itself seems ridiculous and doesnt enchant.

  • Melvin W


    Balthazar: I have been searching all over the world for you. You're going to be a force for good and a very important sorcerer. But for now, you're my apprentice. The Sorcerer's Apprentice is truly painful movie to watch. Basically, it's an hour and forty minutes… More

  • Spencer S


    The best compliment of a film featuring Nicolas Cage as of late: not half bad. It's a Disney film, child friendly but includes asides, inside jokes, and references for the adults. Plus, the magic and action sequences were pretty cool. The cast was solid, but certain roles were… More

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