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Finding Amanda (2008) -- This is the theatrical trailer for Finding Amanda, directed by Peter Tolan.
"Rescue Me" (2004): :  -- 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.

Overview

User Rating:
5.8/10   1,435 votes
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Director:
Peter Tolan
Writer (WGA):
Peter Tolan (written by)
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Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
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 | add synopsis
Awards:
3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(16 articles)
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Brittany Snow Joins Walks
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Great character development more

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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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong sexual content including graphic dialogue, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity.
Runtime:
96 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

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References Saving Private Ryan (1998) more
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3 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
Great character development, 21 August 2008
6/10
Author: Gordon-11 from Hong Kong

This film is about a troubled middle aged man with addiction problems trying to rescue his niece from prostitution in Las Vegas.

Taylor is hopelessly addicted to gambling, hoping one day he will win it big. Amanda earns money by prostitution in Las Vegas, and is successful as she manages to make money to buy a house and a car at the tender age of 20. It is obvious that Taylor and Amanda are characters with things in common. They live in their own fantasy world, thinking that someday it will magically transform into utopia.

Given the subject matter, I find it surprising that "Finding Amanda" is marketed as a comedy. There are funny moments, but it is more a emotional drama about the two waking up from their dreamland. Taylor's addiction is convincingly portrayed by the adorable Matthew Broderick. Amanda is also a likable character, but she is far too happy and fluffy to be a person with a turbulent background. Greg, on the other hand, is convincingly despicable and disgusting.

"Finding Amanda" is slow at times, but it gives viewers ample time to digest what goes on with the characters. It provokes people to look into their lives, and maybe we can find a part of us that is hypocritical like Taylor is. This film is for people who like serious and emotional films, and it will not appeal to romantic comedy fans.

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