The Finder
Ten year-old Patrick is a computer whiz. One day, through a computer game at the local shop, he receives a bizarre invitation to become a contestant on a million dollar game show. But the TV channel and the game don’t exist—or do they? Patrick accepts the invitation and so begins a series of journeys across the time barrier into a new dimension full of strange characters, baffling encounters and the ever-present danger of fading away before returning to his own world. Based on the book Finders Keepers by Emily Rodda.
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Plot Summary
A down-on-his-luck private investigator, living in a secluded cabin, is drawn into a dangerous world when a beautiful woman hires him to find a missing person. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a conspiracy involving corruption and murder, putting his own life at risk.
Critical Reception
The Finder received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and the lead performance, while others criticized its predictable plot and pacing. Audiences generally found it to be a serviceable but unremarkable thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its moody atmosphere and McDermott's performance.
- Criticized for a convoluted and unoriginal storyline.
- Felt too slow-paced for a thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Finder' is not widely documented on Google reviews. However, general sentiment suggests it was viewed as a competent but forgettable thriller that failed to distinguish itself in a crowded genre.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a feature film starring Kurt Russell before being reworked and eventually starring Dylan McDermott.
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