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The Sorcerer's Apprentice

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Dave Stutler is just an average guy, but the wizard Balthazar Blake sees in him a hidden talent for sorcery. He becomes Balthazar's reluctant protégé, getting a crash course in the art of magic. As Dave prepares to help his mentor defend Manhattan from a powerful adversary, he wonders if he can survive the training, save the city and find his true love.
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Critics Consensus

It has a likable cast and loads of CGI spectacle, but for all but the least demanding viewers, The Sorcerer's Apprentice will be less than spellbinding.

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Anna Smith metro.co.uk 08/23/2018
3/5
It's a whole load of silly but there's enough fun to make this a decent slice of forgettable escapism. Go to Full Review Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) 09/09/2010
2.5/5
The plot verges on incoherence, but The Sorcerer's Apprentice is entertaining enough if you can forgive the presence of Cage, whose brand of glum camp hasn't grown any fresher with the years. Go to Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 09/08/2010
2.5/5
Cage and Baruchel fail to generate a connection and, apart from Molina's Oscar Wilde impersonation, there isn't much to laugh at -- or thrill to, for that matter, since the action has been choreographed with the nerveless competence of an arcade game. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 08/18/2023
0.5/4
The whole movie seems to spill out onto the floor in a stinking mess, and when it’s over, the audience is left to ponder how—given its expensive price tag, notable stars, and an admittedly interesting premise—the result could be so awful. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 10/26/2022
It's clear that there is no respect for the classics. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Andrea Hubert NME (New Musical Express) 05/19/2021
3/5
Sadly, there is precious little left of the genius that once was Cage, the man whose electric insanity made instant classics of Wild at Heart and Raising Arizona. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tj B @RT77549479 Jul 23 Honestly the movie itself has a lot of potential. For its time the cgi is fine. The acting is ok with Alfred Molina being the absolute stand out. If the magic could have been fleshed out more I think this could have worked. Theres a lot of focus on a love story where I think the action and world building should’ve been focused on more. The final battle consists of Jay using a generic kamehameha when it should’ve been a magic spectacle. Again their was a lot of potential with what was here but the execution didn’t hit. See more Paul S @PManRager Jun 29 There were some problems with the story, and Jay Baruchel's performance definitely did not help the movie, but overall, I thought this movie was great. The movie presented a really fun and enchanting adventure, with amazing visuals and mesmerizing lore to leave you hooked. I'd definitely put this in the same league as the Harry Potter films, even though it wasn't as successful. I definitely recommend it for action, adventure, and fantasy fans! See more Kyle G @Nightkicker Jun 27 Fun PG movie for families. See more Um Otaku S @Accel018 Feb 1 Realmente n entendo de onde vem tantas críticas a esse filme. O roteiro é muito bom, os efeitos especiais são incríveis para a época e aimda dão surra em muito filme atual, o elenco é ótimo e o principal: o filme tem identidade. Nd de magias genéricas de raios e fios de poder, estilo dr. Estranho e feiticeira escarlate da marvel (nd contra isso), mas as magias aqui são unicas, bem pensadas e criativas, levam o nome "magia" a sério. É um filme muito bom de se ver em família e entrar num mundo incrível de fantasia a seu próprio modo. Sou suspeito a falar, pois assisti esse filme diversas vezes na sessão da tarde quando criança, ent tem muito gosto de infância isso tudo. Mas realmente n vejo onde esse filme tanto peca, e n sou um crítico renomado, mas sempre gostei de cinema e de acompanhar lançamentos e premiações há alguns anos e sei reconhecer um bom filme. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Jan 16 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Mickey B. @Mickerdoo Dec 26 Story felt familiar and Cage’s costuming was cringy. But the effects were fine. Baruchel always punches up. Can’t unsee Doc Oc. See more Read all reviews
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Jon Turteltaub

Director

Nicolas Cage

Balthazar Blake

Jay Baruchel

Dave Stutler

Alfred Molina

Maxim Horvath

Teresa Palmer

Becky

Toby Kebbell

Drake Stone

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice

A scene from the film "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." A scene from the film "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Nicolas Cage as Balthazar Blake in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." (L-R) Alfred Molina as Maxim Horvath and Toby Kebbell as Drake Stone in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." (L-R) Jay Baruchel as Dave and Nicolas Cage as Balthazar Blake in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Nicolas Cage as Balthazar Blake in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." (L-R) Nicolas Cage and director Jon Turteltaub on the set of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Producer Jerry Bruckheimer on the set of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." A scene from the film "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Nicolas Cage on the set of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Dave Stutler is just an average guy, but the wizard Balthazar Blake sees in him a hidden talent for sorcery. He becomes Balthazar's reluctant protégé, getting a crash course in the art of magic. As Dave prepares to help his mentor defend Manhattan from a powerful adversary, he wonders if he can survive the training, save the city and find his true love.
Director
Jon Turteltaub
Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer
Screenwriter
Matt Lopez, Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Broken Road, Saturn Films, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG (Fantasy Action Violence|Brief Language|Some Mild Rude Humor)
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 14, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$63.1M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS