Review of Finding Amanda (2008) by Andrew B — 21 Sep 2008

This could of been much funnier if it wasn't overdramatic.

This review of Finding Amanda (2008) was written by Andrew B on 21 Sep 2008.

Finding Amanda has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Zac M (74) on 17 Apr 2009

Watchable Brittany Snow was the only reason I watched the whole thing shes a great actress but deserved a better role…

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By Uros T (98) on 31 Mar 2009

Not nearly as funny as I thought It'd be with some bad performances. Ok script and few laughs…

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By Fred R (81) on 17 Dec 2008

Very much like election but not quite as good. Steve Coogan is a good fresh new face…

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By Maitland Mcdonagh (2,150) for TV Guide Magazine (2,375) on 07 Mar 2013

This dark comedy of addiction, delusion and humor as a weapon marks the feature directing debut of veteran writer Peter Tolan…

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By Deb S (742) on 21 Nov 2010

A somewhat-recovering drug user/drinker/ gambling addict Taylor (Matthew Broderick) hoping to redeem himself in the eyes of his fed-up wife…

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By Tony R (316) on 28 May 2010

CAST: Matthew Broderick, Maura Tierney, Brittany Snow, Peter Facinelli SUMMARY: A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling…

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By J.r. Jones (1,066) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 26 May 2010

Offers a steady supply of clever lines but suffers from the patina of self-loathing common to industry lifers and the unfortunate miscasting…

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By K W (207) on 27 May 2010

Interesting story made into a very average movie…

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By Ashley L (313) on 18 Dec 2010

THIS MOVIE IS AWFUL. The whole movie he tries to find her to help her change her life around, and in the end...NOTHING changed…

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By Stephen Holden (1,707) for The New York Times (9,847) on 20 Feb 2014

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