The Actors

R

Released May 16, 2003

1 hr. 30 min.

Comedy

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60%

5 Reviews

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62%

2,500+ Ratings

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A second-rate actor (Michael Caine) and a colleague (Dylan Moran) try to swindle money from a group of inept criminals.

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As soon as I saw Dylan Moran & Michael Caine I was intrigued, and so glad to have sat through an enjoyable captivating film, It is virtually impossible to grant "star" status as it is a incredible joint effort

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/06/22

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isla s

I thought this was quite amusing - I liked the cast, with Michael Caine and Dylan Moran being two rather grumpy older men and I particularly liked the young girl, Mary, who features in most scenes, makes some witty comments/remarks and so on. Other cast members include Michael Gambon, Miranda Richardson and Ben Miller. Some of the situations are a bit surreal/daft and some scenes are flatter than others but its certainly not unentertaining overall, even though its not a consistently action packed or entirely hilarious film. Its definitely a quirky film - one I'm surprised I hadn't come across beforehand. Yes, this is a film I'd cautiously recommend, if the cast appeals to you. Dylan Moran very much plays his part as if he were Bernard Black from the british sitcom Black Books. Its quite a farcical type of a film I suppose.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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(Int. Empty Theatre) Urainia: (walks around stage) Let me ask you something, can you name an actor from the 1700s? Apasmara: No. Urainia: And if I went up to a teenager, do you think they would know any actor's name from a hundred years ago when the movie business started banking on names? Apasmara: Probably no. Urainia: So why have you falsified the value of false prophets for the masses, making them richer than our hard laborers whom you have devalued and need most? Apasmara: You know actors are emotionally tortured for it. Urainia: It doesn't answer my question: Why have you falsified the value of false prophets? Apasmara: Because I am a greedy little baby. Urainia: (pats Apasmara on the head) Yes, you are. And you will cry like a little baby as your illusion is dismantled. Apasmara: Yes. Urainia: Unless you fix what you have created. Apasmara: Me? This is your- Urainia: Time is the essence of ego. I suggest you use your Time to reestablish the order of real value on this planet before I do it for you. Apasmara: You couldn't possibly- Urainia: You and I know my mind is all I need to make the proper adjustments. Apasmara: Goddess! Urainia: I expect no one will feel undervalued or underappreciated after you have adjusted the Timeline. I also expect it will take a few years, but that my people will only gain benefits and will not become disillusioned in this new world. Apasmara: That's a lot of expecting. Urainia: I am pregnant with expectations, and if they are not met, you will have a hell of a baby of your hands. Apasmara: No more Hell babies! Urainia: Then you better get to work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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A straightforward film with a few goods laughs in it. I don't see why so many reviews come down hard on it - it's predictable and lightweight, but easygoing too, and never jarring. Perhaps you just have to be a fan of Moran. I enjoyed it anyway.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

I watched this today. How did that happen?

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

A bit of a slow start, but doesn't take you long to be sucked into the movie. Dylan Moran fans will love this movie, not his usual self of being a grumble, and Michael Caine works his part brilliantly.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Conor McPherson

Director

Michael Caine

O'Malley

Dylan Moran

Tom

Abigail Iversen

Mary

Michael Gambon

Barreller

Miranda Richardson

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Rated: 2/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Mark Adams

Hollywood Reporter

Enjoyable lightweight entertainment and marks stand-up comedian Dylan Moran as an endearing talent to watch.

Jun 5, 2003

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Nev Pierce

BBC.com

Yes, it's all rather silly. But it's also all rather fun.

Rated: 3/5

May 28, 2003

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…even if it falls short in some departments, Moran and Caine make for an engaging duo..

Rated: 3/5

Aug 14, 2022

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Matthew Turner

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Rated: 1/5

May 28, 2003

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Synopsis

A second-rate actor (Michael Caine) and a colleague (Dylan Moran) try to swindle money from a group of inept criminals.

Director: Conor McPherson
Executive Producer: Hanno Huth, Rod Stoneman, Paul Webster
Screenwriter: Neil Jordan, Conor McPherson
Distributor: Momentum Pictures, FilmFour [gb], Miramax Films
Production Co: Four Provinces Films, FilmFour Productions, Close Call Films, Bord Scannan Na hEireann, Company of Wolves [gb], DreamWorks SKG, Senator Film Produktion GmbH, Scala Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 16, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2018
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Surround

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