The Sorcerer's Apprentice Movie Review

After stinking up the theater in May with Prince Of Persia , producer Jerry Bruckheimer(Black Hawk Down,Gone In 60 Seconds)decided to reunite with director John Turtletaub(Cool Running's,National Treasure 1 and 2)and Nicholas Cage just like the National Treasure Days,and do a film based on the short segment called the sorcerer's apprentice in Fantasia.But i now know that Bruckheimer should stick to producing these kinds of films only,Because this film was great.

Dont be misled by the previews that Nick Cage is the lead,but the title says it all its about the Sorcerer's Apprentice.Dave(Jay Baruchel)is a physics geek who when he was a kid on a field trip meets Balthazar(A Hilarious Nick Cage),a zany sorcerer searching for an apprentice to help him defeat evil Morgana from bringing evil sorcerers from the dead.But after a mishap Dave accidentally lets out Also Evil Horvath(The amazing Alfred Molina)then Balthazar traps himself and Horvath in a case and wont be let out until 10 years comes.10 years comes and Dave is found by Balthazar then shortly becomes his apprentice.

For The flaws.I thought it was a cliche that Horvath and Balthazar were best friends but not anymore because they both fall for a girl sorcerer.And yes it is at times predictable but not as much as you would expect.

For the Pros.The visuals were astounding and VERY CREATIVE!For Example Turtletaub pays omige to the short segment and makes objects move to clean up a mess.Another example is when Dave and Balthazar go into a mirror and every thing is backwards.And one more example is when Dave plays music with his coils he set up himself which was probably the best scene in the film.Also i loved the humor in this film that made me crack up so many times.Also the direction by Turtletaub was really good for a Disney film.

As for the performances, this is arguably Cage's best role(yeah i'm talking to you Con Air).He adds the perfect amount of zaniness to Balthazar that you actually thouht that he was actually a sorcerer.Critic's have been saying that Baruchel is the next Micheal Cera doing the same role over and over and over again.But you know what Baruchel does it well.It's been a good year for Baruchel now this and in March he was in She's out of My League witch i also liked.The chemistry between Cage and Baruchel felt very sincere .It's as if they were father and son.Alfred Molina once again was a scene stealer like he was in Prince Of Persia(The Saving Grace Of That film).Actress Teresa Palmer(Bed Time Stories) also has good chemistry with Baruchel as his love interest.Also Toby Kebbell as Horvath's Apprentice was a Jerk and he was barely in it so im happy(and besides he was the douche bag brother in Prince Of Persia so what would you expect!).

If you want to see a great kids summer action family comedy that will make the grown ups laugh.Then its a must see,it felt like it to me!


9/10