Review of The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) by Gabriel C — 08 May 2017

Nicolas Cage gives one of his most restrained performances in his career.

This review of The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) was written by Gabriel C on 08 May 2017.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice has generally received mixed reviews.

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Es una película que prometía mucho desde un principio, pero se vuelve aburridora a travès que pasan los minutos, sientes que le pierdes el hilo…

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Turteltaub has a workmanlike touch and an easy sense of humor here, and he and his team do a better-than-expected job of keeping you interested…

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The film was average by any mean, and it wasted a huge deal of potential. However, I enjoyed it a lot more than I though I would…

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