Finding Amanda (2008)

From director Peter Tolan creator of the hit television series Rescue Me comes Finding Amanda a hilarious and heartbreaking autobiographical comedy about the compulsions we can t shake and the unlikely lengths we ll go to while trying.Taylor Mendon (Matthew Broderick) is a television writer and producer working on a low-rated little-respected half-hour sitcom. Once destined for bigger and better things Taylor's compulsive gambling recreational drug use and drinking all conspired to throw his career off the rails. After kicking the alcohol and drugs he only has one more hurdle...the horses.His beautiful twenty - year old niece Amanda (Brittany Snow) has her own habit to kick. Living in Las Vegas working as a "dancer" her family has just discovered she is actually a prostitute and they suspect hooking for drug money.On their way home from an emergency family meeting Taylor's wife Lorraine (Maura Tierney) finds recent racing stubs in Taylor's glove compartment. After years of standing by him she leaves.Taylor comes up with a plan: he'll win back his wife by doing the right thing. He'll go to Las Vegas find Amanda and deliver her to a rehabilitation center in Malibu. While he s at it he might even catch up with some old friends (like slimy casino host Steve Coogan). But besides that it s strictly the business at hand while he's there he vows he won't gamble a single cent but things don t turn out quite as he d planned.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/BUDDY FILMS UPC: 876964001410 Manufacturer No: 10141 Product Description

Must See!

A tv producer who loves drinking and gambling is sent to vegas to find his niece in desperate need of rehab. The movie really keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you think. I loved it! October 2, 2008

Great movie!

I loved this movie! Maura Tierney is the best! The movie was funny and heartfelt. I highly recommend to everyone! September 23, 2008

VERY FUNNY! BRODERICK'S BEST SINCE BUELLER!

I was lucky enough to catch this new film of HDNET free before it was release in theaters and I must say it's an excellent film! Broderick gives a winning performance as a 40 something guy with his share of vices.....most of them he is trying to give up. Having a hard time kicking his gambling habit and keeping his wife from leaving him. Broderick sets out to find his niece who is a hooker in of all places.....Las Vegas! Funny and insightful this movie has some great laughs, but it's smart and thought provoking as well! It's the best film I've seen Matt in since Ferris Bueller's Day Off! This is a very good film with good performances all around. June 28, 2008

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