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Fool's Gold [2008] | ![Fool's Gold [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Xi1UJ81yL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Andy Tennant
Actors: Matthew Mcconaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Ray Winstone
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  9 reviews
Format: Pal
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 108 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 7321902139999
ASIN: B0014VOAYG
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: September 1, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New & Sealed, Shipped From The UK
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 Great title for a rubbish movie April 20, 2008
Brendan O. Clarke (Edinburgh)
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
Although the title refers to a cache of sunken treasure, it could as easily apply to the huge $100m this poor rom-com took at the US box office. In fact, its placing in our own Uk cinemas could be taken as a barometer of the nation's IQ.
The super annoying Matthew McConaughey (He gets his kit off again, girls) teams up with eye candy kate Hudson again (To Lose A Guy In 10 Days) in a treasure-seeking update on Romancing The Stone - only without any talent, romance and with our leading man's acting abilities standing in for that piece of rock. With its tropical setting, buff young leads and an able supporting cast, can the film really be that bad? Oh yes...and i am saying this as a "INTO THE BLUE" (Paul Walker) fan. Despite all that should be going for it, FOLLS GOLD is a complete bore, with the first 75 minutes given either to great chunks about how the treasure ship came to be sunk or listless character exposition.
This movie is a McConaughey vehicle, who uses his stripped chest to divert attention away from his flat delivery (See TWO FOR THE MONEY- garbage). Meanwhile, we're forced to endure a completely pointless backstory revolving around Nigel's relationship with his daughter....there is no hope.
Tess: "How did you learn to fly?"
Finn: "Oh, you know, PlayStation."
 Ally Ormond Is Just Jealous! June 22, 2008
Amy taylor
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am the obsessed girlfriend of Ally Ormond and I would like to add that the review he gave this film is purely down to jealously and the fact that he has a beer gut and not a boy like Matthew McConaughey!
No shirt, no shoes, no brainer June 8, 2008
Amanda Richards (ECD, Guyana)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Short Attention Span Summary (SASS):
1. Matthew McConaughey goes shirtless
2. Kate Hudson channels her mom
3. He's irresponsible
4. She's determined
5. They're divorced
6. They're going treasure hunting
7. You can guess the ending before watching the opening credits
In other words, there's nothing new about this light and ditzy treasure hunting romp that plays heavily on stereotyping and McConaughey's shirtless bod.
The legend behind the treasure is interesting enough. Forty chests of gold and jewels, destined to be a dowry fit for an eighteenth century queen, was lost without a trace during the hurricane season of 1715. Finn (McConaughey) and Tess (Hudson) had been searching for it for years, until an accidental discovery clues them in that they're finally on the right track.
With the exception of Donald Sutherland, the movie loses momentum whenever the supporting actors are on-screen and the burden of the caricaturized characters sink the movie even deeper than the plotline.
The action scenes were good, especially at the end, and although there is violence, most of it is off camera. A couple of swear words and a few naughty scenes make for a PG-13 movie that should be found guilty of breach of promise.
Amanda Richards
A Fool and His Girl June 20, 2008
Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Benjamin "Finn" Finnegan (Matthew McConaughey) is a beach bum with an interest in treasure hunts. He's also hardly responsible, which is why he sets his boat on fire and sinks it not too long after we meet him.
Tess Finnegan (Kate Hudson) has had enough. She's taken a job aboard millionaire Nigel Honeycutt's (Donald Sutherland) yacht. And she's divorcing Finn.
Finn's latest quest is the Queen's Dowry, a treasure lost almost 300 years ago. In fact, he's found a piece of it. Now all he needs is financial backing. His irresponsibility has left his last backer rather mad at him. So he decides to get Nigel's help, completely unaware that Nigel is Tess's new boss.
Unfortunately, the shipwreck is somewhere around the island owned by dangerous rapper Bigg Bunny (Kevin Hart). As in Finn's last investor. Can they find the treasure without Bigg getting his hands on it? Can Finn win Tess back in the process?
Let's be honest, this is mindless, predictable entertainment. Especially since the previews gave away many of the key scenes. But it is fun.
It's trying to be a action comedy. It had some laughs, but there weren't as many as I had hoped. The funniest scenes involved Nigel's daughter Gemma as played by Alexis Dziena. Anytime she was on screen, I was guaranteed a laugh. Most of the action in the film was played for laughs as well, and is over the top. Then again, what action movie isn't over the top? Even the exposition scene near the beginning that is key to understanding how Tess and Finn got started on this trail wasn't that great. I couldn't follow it, and I tried.
So why did I like it? Because of the characters. I really did care for all of them. Well, the good guys anyway. Credit for this obviously goes to the actors who are obviously having so much fun making the film. Frankly, they made it hard for me not to like it.
It may make me a fool, but I enjoyed this movie. You may not want to rush out and watch it, but if you get a chance, I bet you would enjoy it.
What are you all talking about?? June 27, 2008
L. Williams (Tamworth)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I dont know what you are all talking about. I loved this film!! I went with hubby and we both really enjoyed it! If you liked Sahara (which I also loved) you will like Fools Gold. Its a not a film to be taken seriously mind you, it gets a bit far fetched but its not one that you are meant to take too seriously!
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