Review of The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) by Scott C — 15 Jun 2011

A really fun family film with some nice nods towards classic movie scenes. Nick Cage is great as ever, backed up well.

This review of The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) was written by Scott C on 15 Jun 2011.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice has generally received mixed reviews.

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