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The Sorcerer's Apprentice

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Dave Stutler is just an average guy, but the wizard Balthazar Blake sees in him a hidden talent for sorcery. He becomes Balthazar's reluctant protégé, getting a crash course in the art of magic. As Dave prepares to help his mentor defend Manhattan from a powerful adversary, he wonders if he can survive the training, save the city and find his true love.
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Critics Consensus

It has a likable cast and loads of CGI spectacle, but for all but the least demanding viewers, The Sorcerer's Apprentice will be less than spellbinding.

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Anna Smith metro.co.uk 08/23/2018
3/5
It's a whole load of silly but there's enough fun to make this a decent slice of forgettable escapism. Go to Full Review Jake Wilson The Age (Australia) 09/09/2010
2.5/5
The plot verges on incoherence, but The Sorcerer's Apprentice is entertaining enough if you can forgive the presence of Cage, whose brand of glum camp hasn't grown any fresher with the years. Go to Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 09/08/2010
2.5/5
Cage and Baruchel fail to generate a connection and, apart from Molina's Oscar Wilde impersonation, there isn't much to laugh at -- or thrill to, for that matter, since the action has been choreographed with the nerveless competence of an arcade game. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 08/18/2023
0.5/4
The whole movie seems to spill out onto the floor in a stinking mess, and when it’s over, the audience is left to ponder how—given its expensive price tag, notable stars, and an admittedly interesting premise—the result could be so awful. Go to Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 10/26/2022
It's clear that there is no respect for the classics. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Andrea Hubert NME (New Musical Express) 05/19/2021
3/5
Sadly, there is precious little left of the genius that once was Cage, the man whose electric insanity made instant classics of Wild at Heart and Raising Arizona. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Mickey B @Mickerdoo Dec 26 Story felt familiar and Cage’s costuming was cringy. But the effects were fine. Baruchel always punches up. Can’t unsee Doc Oc. See more Christoff B @ChristoffIRL Dec 24 It's a solid piece of escapism with Cage in fine form, Molina as a classy British villain. The CGI is a little dated but that's what you got in 2010 it's still decent enough. Teresa Palmer as the pretty love interest is good. Jay Baruchel is geeky and charismatic enough for the nerdy kid that becomes a hero. I think a sequel with a decent script would have worked. See more Julia S @Juleskage Nov 29 I live this Movie, too me it’s childhood See more Sebastian D Nov 9 A Predictable Magic Flop. The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a formulaic fantasy that fumbles its whimsical roots with a predictable script and dated effects, turning Fantasia's magic into a tepid teen romp. Jay Baruchel’s Dave has awkward appeal, but Nicolas Cage’s Balthazar veers into caricature, his over-the-top wizardry clashing with Monica Bellucci’s underwritten Morgana. Alfred Molina’s Horvath adds mild menace, but the ensemble fizzles in rote chases and contrived romance. What should have been a sparkling update to Goethe’s sorcery devolves into a slog of obvious destiny beats and unconvincing spells, the 2010 CGI now quaint but flat. The New York setting teases delight, but the pacing lags, and the narrative leans on lazy tropes without the bite to enchant. It’s a middling misfire that teases mischief but settles for derivative drudgery. See more Oaklee D @ODie63 Oct 22 an enjoyable fantasy film aimed at the kiddies. See more Pedro Henrique C @Pedro2005 Sep 30 The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) is a pretty crazy story that wasn't very developed, things end up happening very quickly and several events have no explanation. However, this film can bring good entertainment and fun. See more Read all reviews
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Jon Turteltaub

Director

Nicolas Cage

Balthazar Blake

Jay Baruchel

Dave Stutler

Alfred Molina

Maxim Horvath

Teresa Palmer

Becky

Toby Kebbell

Drake Stone

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice

A scene from the film "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." A scene from the film "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Nicolas Cage as Balthazar Blake in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." (L-R) Alfred Molina as Maxim Horvath and Toby Kebbell as Drake Stone in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." (L-R) Jay Baruchel as Dave and Nicolas Cage as Balthazar Blake in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Nicolas Cage as Balthazar Blake in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." (L-R) Nicolas Cage and director Jon Turteltaub on the set of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Producer Jerry Bruckheimer on the set of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." A scene from the film "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." Nicolas Cage on the set of "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Dave Stutler is just an average guy, but the wizard Balthazar Blake sees in him a hidden talent for sorcery. He becomes Balthazar's reluctant protégé, getting a crash course in the art of magic. As Dave prepares to help his mentor defend Manhattan from a powerful adversary, he wonders if he can survive the training, save the city and find his true love.
Director
Jon Turteltaub
Producer
Jerry Bruckheimer
Screenwriter
Matt Lopez, Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Broken Road, Saturn Films, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG (Fantasy Action Violence|Brief Language|Some Mild Rude Humor)
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 14, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$63.1M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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