I have enjoyed every film by Malkovich I have seen and can now add this title to the list. In a way he mirrors the character in this one; very entertaining but not an A lister. Well so be it, Malkovich fills the gaps, 'takes up the slack' as it were with superb acting in a string of quirky roles. Note that once his career started with 'places in the heart' he has found work ever since.
In this film he mimics the real life career path of the Great Kreskin who I saw on television during the 80s. I do not know if Kreskin had a career bombing experience as depicted happening in the movie, but if he plays your town do yourself a treat and take it in. A very entertaining film, almost as much as actually seeing a mentalist's act. With a sudden twist and happy ending.
In this film he mimics the real life career path of the Great Kreskin who I saw on television during the 80s. I do not know if Kreskin had a career bombing experience as depicted happening in the movie, but if he plays your town do yourself a treat and take it in. A very entertaining film, almost as much as actually seeing a mentalist's act. With a sudden twist and happy ending.