Is Anybody There? (2009)

Michael Caine plays the former magician "The Amazing Clarence," now simply the newest resident in a nursing home. Clarence isn't happy about being there -- in fact, he's not happy about much. Edward is the son of the couple who recently converted their house into said nursing home. Edward's not happy about his home and bedroom being commandeered by old people. So, do you think these two will remind each other of the simple joys in life and that friendship can be found in anyone? Sigh.

The only real surprise in this film is the fact that the leads seem to be directed more toward realism, even as the story's trappings run toward the adorable. Clarence is misanthropic and Edward is pissy and that actually made the movie palatable.

C+