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Overall Grade: A
Story: A
Acting: A
Direction: A
Visuals: A
Malkovich stunningly effective
by John (movies profile) (Mar 26, 2009)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is a terrific comedy with just enough of an edge to it so that it leaves the viewer feeling good about the ending what the story indicates about living life the way... Full Review

Overall Grade: C
Story: B-
Acting: C+
Direction: C+
Visuals: C
Not So Great!!!
by jkdcatl (movies profile) (Mar 21, 2009)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I went to see the pre-screening for free. The movie was entertaining at best, but failed with the comedy and wasn't too dramatic either. There were a few funny parts,... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: B+
Acting: A-
Direction: A-
Visuals: B+
The Pretty Good Buck Howard
by Nicole (movies profile) (Apr 3, 2009)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
A small artsy movie about how small performances for small audiences may be just as valid and meaningful as performances for big audiences. Who cares if the tricks, oops,... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: B
Acting: B+
Direction: B+
Visuals: B+
The Great John Malkovich
by 30 Second Critic (movies profile) (Mar 22, 2009)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Loosely based on the "amazing" Kreskin, a famous mentalist from the '60 & '70's, "Buck Howard" is a star vehicle for John Malkovich. As th... Full Review

Overall Grade: C+
Story: C
Acting: B+
Direction: C+
Visuals: C+
It was alright...
by prinz lee (movies profile) (Mar 22, 2009)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Entertaining at best is what I’d say if I had to narrow this film down. I think I enjoyed the trailer a lot more than I actually enjoyed the film. It was okay and perha... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: B
Acting: B+
Direction: B
Visuals: B+
The Great Buck Howard Puts On A Quiet Show
by Brain (movies profile) (Mar 23, 2009)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Hollywood A-list actors can turn just about any movie into something that is heartfelt and entertaining, such is the case with "The Great Buck Howard" Tom Hank... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: A
Acting: A
Direction: A
Visuals: A
Great Movie of the Summer
by Frank D (movies profile) (Apr 4, 2009)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just went to watch this movie and did not really expect too much. Neither did I read a review nor did I see a trailer. I think some viewers are disappointed when they... Full Review

Overall Grade: A-
Story: B+
Acting: A
Direction: B-
Visuals: B+
Great Surprise
by PabloB (movies profile) (Sep 22, 2009)
Never heard from the film but gut stuck on a 8 hour flight so I had no choice. What a simple movie to the eye. What a simple story, greatly helped by a perfect ambiance.... Full Review

Overall Grade: B+
Story: B+
Acting: B+
Direction: B
Visuals: B-
Great sory with one of my favorite actors!
by Mark (movies profile) (Aug 25, 2009)
I like anything John Malkovich does, he is a distinctive actor. I personally think the title is what made it not so popular. It is a good story of a "Has Been".... Full Review

Overall Grade: C+
Story: C+
Acting: B
Direction: B-
Visuals: B-
Interesting
by Joan (movies profile) (Aug 22, 2009)
This was certainly interesting, especially once I realized it was based on a true story. Some parts dragged, so occasionally I felt like I was losing interest. Then it w... Full Review
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