The Movie Hero

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The Movie Hero

2003

1h 38m

Comedy

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Blake (Jeremy Sisto) is obsessed with movies, treating his life as one giant film. After his girlfriend breaks up with him, Blake decides to pursue The Suspicious Character (Peter Stormare), drawing the attention of the police. Sentenced to counseling, Blake falls for his therapist, Elizabeth (Dina Meyer), who is engaged to Jonathan (Carlos Jacott). Confident that Elizabeth is destined to be with him based on his knowledge of cinema, Blake sets out to win her over.

David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

The film is overflowing with charm and a genuine love for the connection a movie can have with its viewers.

Rated: 4.5/5

Nov 6, 2006

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Steve Schneider

Orlando Weekly

A hopelessly dorky exercise in popcorn-munching reflexivity.

Rated: 1/5

Dec 21, 2004

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Steve Rhodes

Internet Reviews

The movie is such a cute little charmer than it's hard to resist.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 28, 2003

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Clint A

A great film that keeps it interesting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/08/23

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Audience Member

such a fresh take on the noir style of movie. sisto does a fantastic job.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Interesting idea and Jeremy Sisto is perfect 2010 movies: 39

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Great, great film!!!! I mean why wouldn't you want to watch a film in which the main character thinks his life is a movie?? Not only that but watch a film that knocks everything that is Hollywood!! Outstanding film!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Interesting idea and Jeremy Sisto is perfect 2010 movies: 39

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

Accidentally ran across this movie and really liked it. Very original script. A bit cheesy, but still liked it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Brad T. Gottfred

Director

Jeremy Sisto

Blake Gardner

Dina Meyer

Elizabeth Orlando

Peter Stormare

The Suspicious Character

Brian White

Antoine Thompson

Carlos Jacott

Jonathan

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Synopsis

Blake (Jeremy Sisto) is obsessed with movies, treating his life as one giant film. After his girlfriend breaks up with him, Blake decides to pursue The Suspicious Character (Peter Stormare), drawing the attention of the police. Sentenced to counseling, Blake falls for his therapist, Elizabeth (Dina Meyer), who is engaged to Jonathan (Carlos Jacott). Confident that Elizabeth is destined to be with him based on his knowledge of cinema, Blake sets out to win her over.

Director: Brad T. Gottfred
Producer: Alex Sulamani, Richard Middleton
Screenwriter: Brad T. Gottfred
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 19, 2017
Runtime: 1h 38m