The Sorcerers Apprentice

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Whats with all the apprentice style movies coming out lately?  We had that "Vampires Apprentice" one a while back (which I hated) followed by "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief", and we can't forget "Eragon".  There seems to be a trend in movies lately that focus on the training of fledgling magic users.  Maybe everyone just wants to bank on the fumes of Harry Potter as it blows its last load on the two part of the final book (which is the worst book that totally doesn't need two movies).

This one plays out almost exactly like all the others.  It's your typical highschool/college kid discovers/becomes a wizard/demi-god/vampire, followed by training for whatever archtype he happens to fit into in those categories (in this case its college/becomes/wizard).  Throw an ancient evil/rogue sorcerer into the mix who wants nothing more than to see this kid fail, and a love interest, and you pretty much have your story!

This isn't a bad movie by any means.  It is just so beyond similar to the armada of other recent movies that follow the exact same formula.  The special effects are decent and it should keep you entertained, but you definitely won't find anything new here.  If you liked the other 10 movies of this style,  then you will most likely find something to enjoy here too. 

Sorcerers apprentice gets 3/5


Comments

  1. Mister SharafDecember 4, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    hm, its on my to do list :)

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  2. AnonymousDecember 8, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    This is an awkward place to put this, but... cccd, it's wednesday and I don't see a cynder thread on lulz. What *are* you doing, man.

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  3. SethistoDecember 11, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    @Anonymous

    WoW mainly ;p

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  4. LexsaDecember 20, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    For wicked Cleon and his wife, when fame Following!

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  5. EZRADecember 26, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    An interesting movie I think hahahaha...

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Hmm looks like an interesting flick, I'll have to check it out soon =]

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  7. -ITW-January 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    wtb more movie reviews.

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  8. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Actually, this movie is awesome. Nicholas Cage's best preformance since Face Off. Probably.

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  9. Clover FuchsJuly 12, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Your EqD redesign spilled over onto your old blog dude :U

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