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Plot: A new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure rekindles a married couple's sense of adventure -- and their estranged romance.
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MCT:August 26, 2008
Five years ago, Hollywood paired Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey in the romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and the match rewarded the filmmakers with box office receipts exceeding $100 million. No doubt the hope was that a reunion of these two in a script intended to recall Romancing the Stone would reap similar benefits. Somehow, however, Fool's Gold doesn't have all the necessary elements. The movie isn't entirely successful as a romance or as an adventure, which makes the experience of watching it feel shallow and hollow, sort of like the stars and the plot.
It would be nice to say that Hudson and McConaughey connect the same way they did in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, but the fitful chemistry from that film has all but evaporated here. There are occasional moments when it threatens to flare back to life, but not enough of them. Plus, McConaughey seems to be trying to appear as grungy and un-sexy as possible. He looks like a burnt-out surfer in desperate need of a shave, a shower, and a haircut. Hudson is a little flat (this is a reference to her performance not any other attributes), but that's been the tale of her career since she blew the cinematic world away by becoming Penny Lane.
The screenplay and its transition to the screen by director Andy Tennant (who is also listed among the co-writers) has major tone problems. The first 75 minutes are so top heavy with character building and exposition that they will threaten to put some viewers to sleep. The abbreviated (but nevertheless tedious) discourse about why a Spanish treasure ship wasn't where it was thought to be nearly lost me. If ever there was a scene that could be said to stop a movie dead in its tracks, this is it. The final act, which comprises the last 30 minutes, is reasonably entertaining, with action that culminates in a little James Bond-style derring-do. The problem is that it takes too long to get to that point. The only instances of "action" preceding this are when Matthew McConaughy gets his ass kicked - something that happens with a regularity you don't expect from a leading man not named Jack Black, Will Ferrell, or Adam Sandler.
Fool's Gold starts somewhere in the Caribbean with Finn (McConaughey) and his sidekick Alfonz (Ewan Bremmer) diving for treasure. There's a little accident and their boat sinks, but it represents an excellent marker for what Finn believes may be the end of a long and painful search for a lost Spanish Galleon. He tells his ex-wife, Tess (Hudson), about the find and she's intrigued until he is unable to provide proof that his discovery is more than a figment of his imagination. Soon, however, he has enraptured a rich multimillionaire, Nigel Honeycutt (Donald Sutherland), and his bimbo daughter, Gemma (Alexis Dziena), with tales of old ships and sunken treasure. Tess, currently working for Nigel, ends up on board almost by default. Soon, they're in a race to find the sunken ship against an old rival - Moe Fitch (Ray Winstone), who was at one time Finn's mentor. But the two have additional competition from gangster rapper Bigg Bunny (Kevin Hart), who has deals in place with both Moe and Finn but intends to take everything for himself.
Fool's Gold is comprised of three distinct elements: the treasure hunt which, despite being overly long, is moderately engaging; the romance between Finn and Tess as they reconnect under the water and in danger, which is lukewarm; and the father/daughter bonding between Nigel and Gemma, which would be laughably absurd even if Donald Sutherland's accent wasn't so awful. Alexis Dziena (best know for giving Bill Murray an eyeful in Broken Flowers) adds some energy to the production playing a brunette so dumb you can't believe she's not blond. One has to hope this is good acting, although her "serious" scenes with Sutherland don't support such an interpretation of her skills.
Am I the only one who is beginning to find McConaughey more creepy than sexy? Put in the right role, he can be effective (Two for the Money comes to mind), but the constant desire of filmmakers to shoehorn him into adventure movies seems at best to be an instance of minor miscasting. The hero of a movie like this should at least be able to stand up for himself. McConaughy gets hit in the face at least a half-dozen times and on most of those occasions he doesn't get up. Do we really want a romantic comedy action film with a scraggly, unkempt wimp as the male protagonist?
Tennant has a pretty good resume when it comes to affecting lighthearted romances (he directed both Hitch and Fools Rush In), but he doesn't have the right actors to pull it off here. Hudson and McConaughey are both passive. Pair Dziena with either of them and a few fireworks might have gone off. Overall, Fool's Gold is not unwatchable and the action-overloaded final 30 minutes passes quickly and easily. It's getting to that point that can be a chore. At best, Fool's Gold deserves a bronze. -
MCT:August 25, 2008
When this movie first started I thought it was going to be like Into the Blue... I was wrong, it was worse :) but it was funny which probably made up for it
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MCT:August 24, 2008
This is an ok, cute movie. Once again Kate and Matthew have good chemistry, but I still prefer How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The movie was pretty predictable, though the actors were trying to keep it afloat. I might watch it again if I ever see it on tv, but I doubt I'll be buying it..
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MCT:August 23, 2008
A fun film that has a terrific cast, decent visual effects, beautiful scenery, some laughs, couple of edge-of-your-seat moments and some great action and adventure.
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MCT:August 20, 2008Fool's Gold is a two hour excuse to have Matthew MaConaughey not have a shirt on. Based on that fact alone the film was expected to make money from the drooling women who lust after an actor is is more ignorant than Keanu Reeves.
The plot? If you've seen National Treasure then you know the plot. I would have thought that the topless idiot would try to get away from these treasure hunting flicks since Sahara was another dud in his stable. Honestly, if you like treasure hunting movies where they don't actually look for the treasure until an hour and fifteen minutes into the film this is the flick for you. Come on, the ten minute explanation about Spanish gold that would take a 300 page history text to follow is a great scene, isn't it?
MaConoughey plays the dumb, topless treasure hunter, Kate Hudson plays his ex-wife dully, and Donald Sutherland looks like he would have liked to have taken some artillery in MASH so he wouldn't have to be in this piece of shit. I can say that Ray Winstone is pretty good in it considering how stupid this film is.
But, as I said, the ladies will love Fool's Gold just like they love to go to Chippendale shows featuring well built dumb guys with their shirts off. Never mind that dumbass can't act, it's the view that counts. -
MCT:August 18, 2008Kate and Matt make the perfect couple and them together again made the best movie! Really action packed and a great storyline made this a brilliant movie! And to top it off, it had a great ending =D
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MCT:August 17, 2008
This movie sorta reminded me of national Treasure but w/ a boat. lol but still it wasn't too terrible.
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MCT:August 16, 2008
It was fine, decent film with what is basically a typical story. I will not say it was a blast as it was not, it was really bland with some expected lines that I could guess continuously and even the gripping scenes were not really gripping.
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MCT:August 15, 2008
OMG this was aweful! It was sooo boring! How many films are McConaughey and Hudson gonna do together? Stop already! You two haven't made a good movie yet. Don't watch this unless you won't to waste two hours of your life.
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MCT:August 11, 2008
not reccomending this but an interesting bit of trivia. next time yaou are in the movie store pick up the dvd and look at both sides of it, Kate's bosum gets deflated on the back cover. ahh the wondeers of the airbrush.
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MCT:August 11, 2008Cute movie and solid storyline. A bit slow at points and some bits don't seem to mesh with normal human behavior (you'll have to see it to understand) but the movie was fun to watch. It reminds me of Romancing the Stone meets National Treasure. I think that's a good comparison.
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MCT:August 10, 2008
Any movie wiith Kate Hudson in it is expectedd to be good. I just wish I new were to find some lost gold at.
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MCT:August 10, 2008
it was ok... the chemistry was a bit lacking for matthew and kate... overall story was a bit lagging...
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MCT:August 8, 2008
Good fun movie. Not a big McConnehey fan, but he and Kate Hudson have chemistry together....and she's just as cute and nearly as hot as her mom!...Sorry Kate...Goldie is just soooo hot!
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MCT:August 8, 2008What can you say?????? He's almost naked for the whole movie, It was great!! I really liked the movie too ;)
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MCT:August 6, 2008This was soooo stupid. I really don't like them, especially together. Plus, they did it in a church, so they should have died.
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WOrSt MOVIE on ReCOrd! AWFuLL DireCtorINg! TErRiBlie ACTinG! NO DraMA! NO ACtioN. POinTlEss PLOt. PErIOD.
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MCT:August 5, 2008
Pretty funny and interesting, a bit better than I expected. Near the end, I got a bit confused. Their "clues" and such were a bit hard to figure out, and didn't make a whole lot of sense. Wasn't the most intelligent plot line I've seen, but definitely entertaining.
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MCT:August 5, 2008
it was just as good as sahara same type of comedy, but dont miss out on the opening its funny as hell
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MCT:August 4, 2008
Matthew McConaughy and Kate Hudson have an onscreen chemistry, but if you're expecting something along the lines of 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days', think again. Fool's Gold has a poorly written script, a mixed baggage of a plot and some of the worst comedic timing I've ever seen. The film can't decide whether it's a comedy or an action/adventure. Aside from the looks McConaughy and Hudson bring to the film, the funniest parts of the film belong to Alexis Dzenia portraying 'stupid'. Sad waste of film and Donald Sutherland's talent.
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MCT:August 4, 2008
Good movie, lots of action and intense moments. I love watching Kate Hudson, her comedy is always so brilliant.
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MCT:August 4, 2008
A perfect example of a light hearted comedy romantic movie. Kate Hudson looks really good in this one with all the beach wear, summer dresses etc. Matthew McConaughey is good. Rest of the characters are just fine. Yet another watch on a lazy day.
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MCT:August 3, 2008
Seen this done a million times. Doesn't offer much and McConaughey turns my stomach for some reason. He's also a not very convincing actor.
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MCT:August 3, 2008I hate Matthew McConaughey and I'm not a big fan of Kate Hudson. I'd rather bang my head on the wall than watch this.
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Alyyetaposted 45 days ago -
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Tess: "How did you learn to fly?"
Finn: "Oh, you know, ...PlayStation."
HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
BUENA PELI, ME ENTRETUVO EL 100% NO ME ABURRÍ PARA NADA..
ESTOS DOS SON BUENA PAREJA DESDE How to Lose a Guy in 10 Daysposted 72 days ago -
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hi i got the opening shot for the promo vid being the extra carring the briefcase on the right going up the stairs next o Mathew McConaughey, there in the left side under video clips,yea-yea thought i`d share it with you guys!,think i`m lying huh!.
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Official sites for Fool's Gold (2008)
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