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The Amateurs, 2005

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Tim Blake Nelson

Directed by: Michael Traeger

Written by: Michael Traeger

Language: English

Country: USA, Germany

Runtime: 96 min

MPAA Rating: R

Rating:6.2

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The Amateurs can be described as humorous, offbeat, and touching. The plot revolves around filmmaking, small town life, and a situation where nothing goes right. The main genres are comedy and independent. In terms of style, The Amateurs stars an ensemble cast. In approach, it is realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a small town. The Amateurs takes place in contemporary times.

Summary of The Amateurs

In the vein of CALENDAR GIRLS and THE FULL MONTY, this charming comedy depicts an unlikely group of pornographers led by Andy Sargentee (Jeff Bridges). He spearheads the efforts of an entire town to raise a fortune through pornography.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA, Germany
Release date:	6 February 2005
Runtime:	96 min

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Jeff Bridges

as Andy Sargentee

Tim Blake Nelson

as Barney Macklehatton

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Rolling Stone

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. Traeger's script does more than strain credulity, it administers multiple fractures. Full Review

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by: Peter Travers

The Hollywood Reporter

The film clicks briefly when capturing the silliness of XXX concerns, especially in script-development scenes. But whatever hilarity might have prevailed on the set doesn't translate to the screen. Intrusive music and last-act contrivances do... Full Review

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by: Sheri Linden

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The movie was enjoyable, and there were quite a few actors that you will recognize. The last scene was the highlight, as it brought home the storyline about Jeff Bridge's character's feelings of inadequacy as a father, when compared to his son's... Read and rate it

20.March.2009
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by: mapu
mapu rated this movie6/10Okay

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