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5.2/10
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A philanthropist meddles in the lives of newly-married couples in an attempt to relive his past.A philanthropist meddles in the lives of newly-married couples in an attempt to relive his past.A philanthropist meddles in the lives of newly-married couples in an attempt to relive his past.
- Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations
Edward Rendell
- Mayor
- (as Ed Rendell)
- Director
- Writer
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- TriviaFilmed entirely in Pennsylvania with many scenes in Philadelphia.
- GoofsHydromorphone is not morphine, as (Theo James) the physician referred to it. Hydromorphone is also known as Dilaudid. A physician should know that.
- Quotes
Franny: Why are you hiding?
Olivia: I haven't seen any of these people in years. I don't feel like being judged.
Franny: You want me to tell them to leave? I will. Look at you.
[walking closer]
Franny: Last time I saw something so perfect, you were in there. And I knew... I knew you'd be someone very special. And I'm never wrong.
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Decent acting but doesn't really go anywhere
The Benefactor is a small drama with a decent cast. Sometimes these kind of movies are really engrossing but unfortunately this one although not terrible isn't memorable.
Richard Gere plays a Philanthropist haunted by the death of his friends and wanting to relive his past and make amends at the same time. He therefore sets out to help his friends daughter and her new husband. Although Gere is a good actor his character in this film just comes across as unlikeable. This therefore stops any sympathy you have for him and effectively ends much interest in the film. I thought Theo James did a good job as the husband but Dakota Fanning is woefully under used.
At times this is mildly interesting so it wasn't a complete write off but towards the end it sags badly and the rushed ending is highly unsatisfactory.
Unless you're a huge fan of any of the actors I'd give this one a skip. This probably worth a 5 but I'll up it to a 6 just for the shock scene near the start.
Richard Gere plays a Philanthropist haunted by the death of his friends and wanting to relive his past and make amends at the same time. He therefore sets out to help his friends daughter and her new husband. Although Gere is a good actor his character in this film just comes across as unlikeable. This therefore stops any sympathy you have for him and effectively ends much interest in the film. I thought Theo James did a good job as the husband but Dakota Fanning is woefully under used.
At times this is mildly interesting so it wasn't a complete write off but towards the end it sags badly and the rushed ending is highly unsatisfactory.
Unless you're a huge fan of any of the actors I'd give this one a skip. This probably worth a 5 but I'll up it to a 6 just for the shock scene near the start.
- MattyGibbs
- Nov 27, 2016
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $2,159,380
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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