On DVD: The Great Buck Howard

The Great Buck Howard apparently came out last year sometime. I don't remember anything about it, but it was the in-flight movie heading home from Aruba, so I decided to watch it.

It's the story of the the road manager, Troy Gable (played by Colin Hanks), of illusionist "The Great" Buck Howard (played by John Malkovich). This is really a look into the the life of a fading star as he tries to rebuild his career and become relevant again. Then once he does so, how he sabotages his own career to fall back into obscurity. Compelling to watch, even thought I had no expectations for the movie at all.

It's really based on the life story of Amazing Kresken, so it's all the more interesting to watch. It's a good, pleasant movie. If you catch it while channel surfing, it's worth a look.

More on IMDB:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460810/