The Benefactor

The Benefactor

17/4/2015 1h 30m 4.9/10

Overview

A newly married couple are forced to navigate the all-consuming interest of a powerful, mysterious, and possessive philanthropist.

Director

Andrew Renzi

Top Billed Cast

Theo James

Theo James

Luke

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Olivia

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Franny

Dylan Baker

Dylan Baker

Bobby

Brian Anthony Wilson

Brian Anthony Wilson

Jesse

Cheryl Hines

Cheryl Hines

Mia

Reviews

Reno

Reno

4/24/2016

5.5/10

> One man show... I don't think the movie is worth a watch. There's nothing in it apart from Richard Gere's fine performance. If you still want to try it, he is the only reason to consider. You know performances alone can't save the movie, especially that theory did not work in this film. The story was very plain, it was about a man who's living with remorse and suddenly an unexpected thing happens that could help him to come out of his guilt fell, but it only gets worse in his every attempt. The contribution from the rest of the cast was one of two reasons for the movie's downfall. They were okay, no complaint about that, but they were totally not visible like their existence means nothing other than to support the Gere's role. And the other reason was the scenes that lacked to imprint in the viewer's head with memorable quotes and/or moments. I would say there's a dull atmosphere in the entire narration. It is not an entertainer, but can be a character study material. 5½/10

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