The Answer Man

Name: The Answer Man
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: July 24, 2009
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 44
Cast: Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci

2009

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Magnolia Pictures | Release Date: July 24, 2009 | R

Starring: Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci

Summary: From first-time writer-director John Hindman, comes The Answer Man, a romantic comedy about love and the search for meaning. Arlen Faber is the reclusive and misanthropic author of "Me and God," a book that has redefined spirituality for an entire generation and has been translated into over 100 languages. On the eve of the 20th anniversaryFrom first-time writer-director John Hindman, comes The Answer Man, a romantic comedy about love and the search for meaning. Arlen Faber is the reclusive and misanthropic author of "Me and God," a book that has redefined spirituality for an entire generation and has been translated into over 100 languages. On the eve of the 20th anniversary of his still wildly popular book, Arlen is still sought after as the man who has all the answers. Arlen find his world turned upside down when his life collides with Elizabeth, a single mother who might just be able to provide the salvation he needs. In addition, Arlen forms an unlikely friendship with Kris, a young man fresh out of rehab who is searching for meaning. Both Elizabeth and Kris are hopeful that Arlen has the answers, but the truth is, he hasn't got a clue. (Magnolia Pictures)… Expand

Director: John Hindman

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 95 min

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Carrie Rickey

Though his film is a tad choppy and a lot chatty, Hindman elicits sympathetic performances from leads who demonstrate a deep understanding of movie physics. Read full review

Peter Rainer

A promising premise and some very good actors are smothered in goo in The Answer Man. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

A perfect example of an Intelligent Bad Movie. Read full review

Joanne Kaufman

Its crackly sarcasm and smart talk turn out to be simply coating for a soft, icky, center. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Daniels plays Arlen with a kind of cuddly crankiness; he makes him a jerk who just needs a hug. Read full review

Nathan Rabin

Unoriginality is the greatest and most flagrant of its many sins. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Brutally banal chitchat about life and love ensues. Read full review

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ChEeSeBoArD

Dec 11, 2010

I have to say I agree with the above review, very insightful. It was not JUST a romantic comedy; it tied stories that really meant something in the film. Itâ

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Londonrod

Nov 27, 2010

Watched this little gem last night with my wife. Though received with very mixed reviews by critics, we both really enjoyed this indie romantic comedy. Simple plot and character structure, yet provides some soulful insights into our relational needs as human beings, and the fear that oftenWatched this little gem last night with my wife. Though received with very mixed reviews by critics, we both really enjoyed this indie romantic comedy. Simple plot and character structure, yet provides some soulful insights into our relational needs as human beings, and the fear that often isolates us. Many Christians will find the film "theologically challenged" (and might be offended by some of the crude language), but it is not a film about man and God, but about human relationships, and the fullness we get from being together even when the world is a scary place.… Expand

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Meth-dude

Jun 15, 2017

It had an interesting and original premise and the acting was good. Unfortunately, the movie was also boring, the characters were underdeveloped, they had no motivations for what they were doing and the ending was as cheesy as it comes. It's not a bad movie, it's just definitely not as goodIt had an interesting and original premise and the acting was good. Unfortunately, the movie was also boring, the characters were underdeveloped, they had no motivations for what they were doing and the ending was as cheesy as it comes. It's not a bad movie, it's just definitely not as good as what the other critics say.… Expand

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