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Finding Amanda (2008)
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When it comes to screwing up their lives, some people don't know when to cry uncle.Plot:
A television producer with a penchant for drinking and gambling is sent to Las Vegas to convince his troubled niece to enter rehab. | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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On DVD Today: September 16, 2008 (From Rope Of Silicon. 16 September 2008, 6:46 AM, PDT)
Spin-ematical: New on DVD for 9/16 (From Cinematical. 16 September 2008, 6:32 AM, PDT)
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Great character development moreCast
(Credited cast) | Matthew Broderick | ... | Taylor Peters |
 | Brittany Snow | ... | Amanda |
 | Maura Tierney | ... | Lorraine Mendon |
 | Peter Facinelli | ... | Greg |
 | Steve Coogan | ... | Casino Pit Boss |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Jenni Blong | ... | Paula |
 | Edward Carnevale | ... | Beer Guy |
 | Victoria De Mare | ... | Hot Club Goer #1 |
 | Bill Fagerbakke | ... | Larry |
 | Patrick Fischler | ... | Kevin |
 | Jennifer Hall | ... | Wendy |
 | Brian Jones | ... | Bellman |
 | Signe Kiesel | ... | Dealer |
 | Colette Kilroy | ... | Front Desk Woman |
 | Bobby C. King | ... | Casino security guard |
 | J.P. Manoux | ... | Tony |
 | Allie McCulloch | ... | Eve |
 | Jack McGee | ... | Guy in Racebook |
 | Kate Micucci | ... | Thin girl |
 | Katy Mixon | ... | Girl #1 |
 | Brecken Palmer | ... | Larry's Twin #2 |
 | Bridger Palmer | ... | Larry's Twin #1 |
 | Michael Proctor | ... | Hot Guy |
 | Vitta Quinn | ... | Vegas Hooker |
| Mike Rademaekers | ... | Bearded Man |
| Mighty Rasta | ... | BV |
 | Jennifer Rau | ... | Whisper |
 | Daniel Roebuck | ... | Link |
 | Charley Rossman | ... | Jerry, Security |
 | LeeAnn Taylor | ... | Cocktail Waitress |
 | Atticus Todd | ... | Gene |
 | Tyler Tuione | ... | TJ |
 | Sam Vance | ... | Bartender |
 | Luke Van Pelt | ... | Jack |
 | Allan Wasserman | ... | Psychiatrist |
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Rated R for strong sexual content including graphic dialogue, pervasive language, drug content and brief nudity.Parents Guide:
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USA:100 minCountry:
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USA:RFilming Locations:
Santa Clarita, California, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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This film is about a troubled middle aged man with addiction problems trying to rescue his niece from prostitution in Las Vegas.
Taylor is hopelessly addicted to gambling, hoping one day he will win it big. Amanda earns money by prostitution in Las Vegas, and is successful as she manages to make money to buy a house and a car at the tender age of 20. It is obvious that Taylor and Amanda are characters with things in common. They live in their own fantasy world, thinking that someday it will magically transform into utopia.
Given the subject matter, I find it surprising that "Finding Amanda" is marketed as a comedy. There are funny moments, but it is more a emotional drama about the two waking up from their dreamland. Taylor's addiction is convincingly portrayed by the adorable Matthew Broderick. Amanda is also a likable character, but she is far too happy and fluffy to be a person with a turbulent background. Greg, on the other hand, is convincingly despicable and disgusting.
"Finding Amanda" is slow at times, but it gives viewers ample time to digest what goes on with the characters. It provokes people to look into their lives, and maybe we can find a part of us that is hypocritical like Taylor is. This film is for people who like serious and emotional films, and it will not appeal to romantic comedy fans.