The Great Buck Howard (2009)

John Malkovich plays Buck Howard, a Kreskin-type mentalist who was quite big in his day but is becoming less and less relevant to modern audiences. He continues to work the stage as though he's still at the top of his popularity and his assistants do their best to keep the charade going for him. He certainly gives the fans he's got left a helluva show.

It's likable and sweet for the first two-thirds or so, but then gets kind of boring once Buck's fame experiences a resurgence. Left me dissatisfied, which is a shame since it's such a unique subject.

B-