Handy Dandy
Handy Dandy

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Handy Dandy

2019
Movie
84 min
English

A shuttered TV studio in Detroit is haunted by a magician/ventriloquist from a 1960's children's show, and he's looking for a new live (or DEAD) studio audience.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Joshua Michael JohnsonGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A critically acclaimed stage musical comes to the screen, following a famous singer who is wrongly accused of a heinous crime. He must navigate the complexities of the justice system and his own personal demons to prove his innocence and reclaim his life. The film explores themes of truth, redemption, and the power of art.

Critical Reception

Handy Dandy received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Josh Groban's performance and the film's ambitious musical numbers. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven. Audiences generally responded well to the emotional core of the story and the musical elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Josh Groban's compelling central performance.

  • Noted for its strong musical theatre roots and emotional resonance.

  • Criticized by some for its conventional plot structure and occasional pacing issues.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available from Google reviews for this film.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the critically acclaimed musical of the same name, which also featured Josh Groban in the lead role on stage.

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