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Finding Amanda (2008) -- This is the theatrical trailer for Finding Amanda, directed by Peter Tolan.
Finding Amanda (2008): :  -- Actors Matthew Broderick and Brittany Snow, along with film director and "Rescue Me" creator Peter Tolan, discuss their new release "Finding Amanda" which premieres in theaters on June 27th.
Finding Amanda (2008) -- A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling is sent to Las Vegas to convince his troubled niece to enter rehab.
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Overview

User Rating:
5.7/10   1,649 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Peter Tolan (written by)
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Tagline:
When it comes to screwing up their lives, some people don't know when to cry uncle. more
Plot:
A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling is sent to Las Vegas to convince his troubled niece to enter rehab. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
3 nominations more
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(19 articles)
Magnolia Finds Its a 'Wonderful World' with Broderick
 (From ioncinema. 29 September 2009)

Insert Caption: The Answer Man
 (From Cinematical. 17 July 2009, 2:02 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Comedic yes, but also touching more (11 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Matthew Broderick ... Taylor Mendon

Brittany Snow ... Amanda

Maura Tierney ... Lorraine Mendon

Peter Facinelli ... Greg

Steve Coogan ... Michael Henry

Ed Begley Jr. ... Himself
Bill Fagerbakke ... Larry

Patrick Fischler ... Kevin - TV Executive
Peggy Scott ... Sharon the Maid

Jennifer Hall ... Wendy the Cage Girl
Daniel Roebuck ... Link
Lester Speight ... BV (as Lester Rasta Speight)

J.P. Manoux ... Tony Clark

Jennifer Rau ... Whisper

Allan Wasserman ... Dr. Chase
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexual content including graphic dialogue, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity.
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96 min
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References "The Simpsons" (1989) more
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Swing your blues away more

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12 out of 17 people found the following comment useful.
Comedic yes, but also touching, 20 June 2008
7/10
Author: shayup from United States

I enjoyed this movie and think that it should find an audience in theaters. This movie is described as a comedy and while it is funny, it is also kind of sad at times. I don't understand the other review that totally trashes it. It's not the greatest movie but certainly above average in most areas.

There are some great comedic moments primarily because of Matthew Broderick's expressions, timing and his overall lovable loser persona. Brittany Snow gives a strong performance as well. The supporting cast also gives very good performances. I found some of the more serious moments very touching. The writing is a bit off beat and at times, misplaced, but the actors do a wonderful job trying to compensate for that. There is also great chemistry between Matthew and Brittany, reminded me a lot of Election with Matthew and Reese Witherspoon. Go see it!!!

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