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Man in the Chair (2007)

Director: Michael Schroeder

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A cinephilic juvenile delinquent (Angarano) living in Los Angeles befriends a gruff but lovable octogenarian gaffer (Plummer) who helps him make a short film for a college-scholarship contest. Overdirected and underwritten, this litany of Hallmark Channel tropes and button-pushing sentiment uses Tinseltown treacle to gussy up an otherwise forgettable message movie about humane treatment for the elderly. Dignifying the shenanigans is Christopher Plummer, who savors his role as the cantankerous coot with an infectious glee.

Author: Stephen Garrett 2007-12-04 23:27:07

Time Out New York Issue 636: December 6-12, 2007

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Man in the Chair

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Director: Michael Schroeder

Cast: Christopher Plummer, Michael Angarano, M Emmet Walsh full cast

Rated: PG-13

Duration: 107 mins

US Release: Dec 14 2007


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