While containing a handful of impressive action sequences, this film is let down by a contrived premise and by-the-numbers script.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
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Reviews Counted:140
Fresh:60
Rotten:80
Average Rating:5.3/10
Consensus: It has a likable cast and loads of CGI spectacle, but for all but the least demanding viewers, The Sorcerer's Apprentice will be less than spellbinding.
Rated: PG [See Full Rating]
Runtime: 1 hr. 51 min.
Genre: Action & Adventure, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Kids & Family
Theatrical Release: Jul 14, 2010 Wide
Box Office: $61.6M
Synopsis: Walt Disney Studios, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub, the creators of the "National Treasure" franchise, present THE SORCERER'S... [More]
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer
Director: Jon Turteltaub
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