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Childstar (2004)

Childstar (2004)
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Childstar concerns an egotistical 12-year-old named Taylor who has skyrocketed to fame at that young age. His relationship with his driver, Rick, takes a turn when Taylor confides in him about the problems of celebrity and the fears of his impending teenage years. When Taylor disappears one day, Rick attempts to find the boy and help him through this troubling period. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Starring:
Don McKellarMark Rendall, (more)
Director(s):
Don McKellar
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Childstar

Childstar concerns an egotistical 12-year-old named Taylor who has skyrocketed to fame at that young age. His relationship with his driver, Rick, takes a turn when Taylor confides in him about the problems of celebrity and the fears of his impending teenage years. When Taylor disappears one day, Rick attempts to find the boy and help him through this troubling period. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
99 mins

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Director(s):
Don McKellar
Writer(s):
Don McKellarMichael Goldbach
Producer(s):
Jennifer JonasDaniel IronNiv Fichman
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Suitable for Children, Adult Humor, Profanity)
Categories:
Comedy
Childstar Awards:
  • 2004 - Genie Awards - Best Supporting Actress
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Steven J. W.

This movie is certainly a must miss. The plot is extremely weak, and the far from dynamic characters make this predictable, cliche-ridden waste excrutiating to watch. I will give it one star for its effort to tackle a film idea not commonly attempted. However, save your time and hopefully we'll see in the future a writer or director who can put a unique angle on a story about child stardom.

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Rachel M.

...it was so unquestionably tame. i gave it one star for jennifer jason lee and eric stolz. otherwise i would have given it a dud. it was promising at first because it is a quirky film, but it doesn't go anywhere with that.

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James V.

Resolutely unsentimental, CHILDSTAR was also probably un-releasable theatrically for that very reason (hence its straight-to-video designation). It refuses to pander to the usual schmaltzy version of kids, parents, Hollywood and feel-good. ItÂ’s also a little sloppy in its moviemaking technique: not always the best continuity, and featuring not particularly realistic human beings (leaving someone you remotely care about to languish on the highway with a major head wound? Come on). Worth a rent, it's often clever, dark fun--but not nearly as fun or funny as the ultimate Hollywood movie-movie of the past few years "The Last Shot." It's also full of fine performances. Canada's Don McKellar (the brilliant "Last Night") directs, co-writes and stars, along with Jennifer Jason Leigh and the titular Mark Rendall (who's very good!).

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