Alchemy (2005)

Alchemy (2005)
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A struggling actress in search of companionship finds her heart torn between an expert in the art of seduction and a computer with the social skills of the most seasoned ladies' man in director Evan Oppenheimer's technologically flavored tale of love in the 21st Century. Professor Mal Downhey (Tam Cavanagh) has just made one of the most important technological breakthroughs in modern computing; he has created a computer named "Jerry" that can interact with people on an intellectual level even greater than that of some made from flesh and bone. When his unimpressed bosses give the flustered professor two weeks to publish his data or pack his bags, Mal convinces his good friend Jane to assist in proving his machine's worth by running a contest aimed at proving a woman can fall in love with a computer even faster than she would a real man. Now, as "Jerry" and Professor Troy Rollins - aka Dr. Love - compete for the love of a lonely actress named Samantha (Sara Chalke), the very man who masterminded the man-versus-machine scheme finds himself falling for the one woman who could make or break his entire future. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Tom CavanaghSarah Chalke, (more)
Director(s):
Evan Oppenheimer
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Alchemy

A struggling actress in search of companionship finds her heart torn between an expert in the art of seduction and a computer with the social skills of the most seasoned ladies' man in director Evan Oppenheimer's technologically flavored tale of love in the 21st Century. Professor Mal Downhey (Tam Cavanagh) has just made one of the most important technological breakthroughs in modern computing; he has created a computer named "Jerry" that can interact with people on an intellectual level even greater than that of some made from flesh and bone. When his unimpressed bosses give the flustered professor two weeks to publish his data or pack his bags, Mal convinces his good friend Jane to assist in proving his machine's worth by running a contest aimed at proving a woman can fall in love with a computer even faster than she would a real man. Now, as "Jerry" and Professor Troy Rollins - aka Dr. Love - compete for the love of a lonely actress named Samantha (Sara Chalke), the very man who masterminded the man-versus-machine scheme finds himself falling for the one woman who could make or break his entire future. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
85 mins

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Director(s):
Evan Oppenheimer
Writer(s):
Evan Oppenheimer
Producer(s):
Kenneth Schapiro
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Categories:
Comedy
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    Laura W.

    It was entertaining, not great. It is your typical, predictable romantic comedy but it was well done. If you are looking for a movie to just mindlessly watch and be entertained, this is a good one. If you want a movie that truly engages you and makes you think, then this isn't your movie. My daughter and I watched it for a girls' night and it was perfect for that.

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    Andie E.

    I was expecting this to suck, but I was surprised that it was cute and funny. Granted it's not the best movie ever made, but it made me laugh and repeat certain lines for my roommate in the next room. Give it a try.

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    Cynthia N.

    I enjoyed this lighthearted comedy. It was filled with laugh out loud spots. It was well acted. The only complaint I have is that it sometimes was to silly and this dampened the very funny parts. It would have been well served to have been audience reviewed then edited to get rid of the silliness and just stuck with the smart comedy. I do think it is well worth watching and can be viewed with the kids, plus my husband enjoyed most of it too!

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