The Great Buck Howard

THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD (2008) - June 28, 2011
A very enjoyable film about a young man, recently dropped out of law school to pursue his dream of becoming a writer, who winds up becoming an assistant to an aging magician whose glory days are far behind him.  Featuring some strong performances, including a very likable Colin Hanks and a typically good John Malkovich as the hot-tempered magician.  The film ultimately feels a little slight, but its 90 minute running time breezes by, and it's very well made. ***