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The Movie Hero

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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.

Critics Reviews

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David Cornelius DVDTalk.com 11/06/2006
4.5/5
The film is overflowing with charm and a genuine love for the connection a movie can have with its viewers. Go to Full Review Steve Schneider Orlando Weekly 12/21/2004
1/5
A hopelessly dorky exercise in popcorn-munching reflexivity. Go to Full Review Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews 02/28/2003
3/4
The movie is such a cute little charmer than it's hard to resist. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Clint A 08/08/2023 A great film that keeps it interesting. See more 03/20/2013 such a fresh take on the noir style of movie. sisto does a fantastic job. See more 10/28/2012 Interesting idea and Jeremy Sisto is perfect 2010 movies: 39 See more 08/02/2011 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!! See more 05/17/2010 Interesting idea and Jeremy Sisto is perfect 2010 movies: 39 See more 05/02/2010 Accidentally ran across this movie and really liked it. Very original script. A bit cheesy, but still liked it. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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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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Movie Info

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