Man in the Chair

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Man in the Chair

PG-13

2007

1h 49m

Comedy

Drama

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A surly relic (Christopher Plummer) of old Hollywood helps a teen (Michael Angarano) make a movie.

Critics Consensus

A committed performance from Christopher Plummer can't save Man in the Chair's troubled and cliched script.

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Derek Adams

Time Out

A fair-to-middling contemporary fantasy drama that, despite its surfeit of flashy effects, is mildly charming in the way it addresses the injustice of old folk having to live out their final years in decrepit homes.

Rated: 3/6

Jan 24, 2008

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Paul Arendt

BBC.com

Man In The Chair feels a bit like a high school movie project, which is appropriate since that's exactly what it's about.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2008

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Tasha Robinson

Chicago Tribune

By salvaging a troubled script with deep, committed, touching portrayals, Plummer and Walsh help prove Schroeder's points about how Hollywood isn't just the province of the rich, young and pretty.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 21, 2007

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Plummer, a Hollywood legend who has never been nominated for an Oscar, offers one of his finer performances.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 15, 2020

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

The subject is honorable, but this plea for the elderly is too cliche-ridden and manipuative

Rated: C-

Aug 7, 2011

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

Rated: 4/5

Oct 18, 2008

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Audience Member

nu a mers adanc pe tema oamenilor in varsta, sau caracterele nu sunt explorate suficient (nici baiatul cu parintii lui, nici plummer). dar christopher plummer joaca foarte bine. finalul este telefonat. dar ce e misto este ca personajele fac lucruri interesante.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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A su ochenta y tantos años, Christopher Plummer sigue siendo un actor de primera, aquí como un viejo cascarrabias, borrachín, fumador y antigua gloria de la época de oro de Hollywood, que ayudará a un chico cinéfilo (Michael Angarano) a producir y dirigir su primer documental. La película tiene momentos inverosímiles a más no poder, su fotografía demasiados efectos, pero como feel good movie tiene su particular encanto.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

Just the *thought* of you two bumpin' uglies messes me up.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

A movie you want to be good, but the first 20 minutes convinces you otherwise.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Christopher Plummer is so believable. Reminds of someone.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Regardless of what the critics have said, this movie has a lot of heart and is superbly acted. Meant for all of those who work in cinema.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Synopsis

A surly relic (Christopher Plummer) of old Hollywood helps a teen (Michael Angarano) make a movie.

Director: Michael Schroeder
Producer: Michael Schroeder, Randolf Turrow, Sarah Schroeder-Matzkin
Screenwriter: Michael Schroeder
Production Co: Elbow Grease Pictures, Man in the Chair
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 27, 2016
Runtime: 1h 49m