Amateurs, The2005

Director
Michael Traeger

Acters

Jeff Bridges (Andy Sargentee)
Tim Blake Nelson (Barney Macklehatton)
Joe Pantoliano (Some Idiot)
Ted Danson (Moose)
William Fichtner (Otis)
Patrick Fugit (Emmett)

Not your average adult movie.

A man down on his luck hatches a different kind of get-rich-quick scheme in this independent comedy. Andy Sargentee is a middle-aged divorcé who is down in the dumps after the departure of his wife, Thelma, and son, Billy. The fact that Thelma’s new hubby is quite wealthy only makes things more troubling for Andy, and he keeps thinking that if he had more money he could be back in her good graces. One night, while knocking back drinks with his friends, Andy has a brainstorm – pornography is big business these days, so why not round up the local talent and make an adult movie? Andy persuades his friend Barney to sign on as co-producer, and they start putting together a crew, including Emmett, a kid with a video camera who becomes director of photography; Otis, who volunteers to be the gofer who doesn’t really do anything; and as director a guy known only by his nickname, Some Idiot. Casting proves to be a bit more problematic, especially after they discover that Moose, who has been cast in the male lead, may be gay when he repeatedly fails to rise to the occasion.

“Ultimately heartwarming and humorous enough to merit a recommendation.” – Filmcritic.com

“A feel good movie which should not be missed.” – Metacritic.com