With all due respect to the shakeweight, not all inventions should see the light. Plot a television infomercial introduces the audience to a rich entrepreneur robert axle spacey, a fabricator who combines other peoples inventions into popular consumer products. Oct 16, 2011 father of invention is not without its comic moments. This has a good plot idea and a decent cast but it doesnt know if it wants to be a comedy, a drama, a romcom, a comeback story or a tale of a father and daughters dysfunctional dynamic. Now, its up to scotty and reichart to decide if the two deserve a shot at a deal that could lead the inventors to millions. Everything you need to know about father of invention. Kevin spacey is the father of invention in new trailer ifc. Kevin spacey movie trailer for father of invention released. Though its got a few good ideas going for it, father of invention doesnt seem to know what kind of movie it wants to be. Gilmore girls 15 year reunion atx tv festival season 4 duration. Father of invention hits theaters on october 14th, 2011. Watch full movies, tv shows online free watchfreenet. Twotime academy award winner kevin spacey horrible bosses gives a hilarious performances as robert axle, an arrogant infomercial mogul whose empire colla.
United states october 14, 2011 limited canada october 14, 2011. Released october 14th, 2011, father of invention stars kevinspacey, camillabelle, heathergraham, johnnyknoxville the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 34 min, and received a score of 36. Securing a limited domestic release that started october 14, father of invention will quickly move to dvd at the end of the month, a tipoff to the projects lowkey, forgettable nature. Anyway, i gave the movie 4 stars because it was a tad slow in places, but overall its. For all its eagerness to please, youd think father of invention could come up with at least one sister of. Father of invention theatrical trailer a humble inventorturnedegomaniacal billionaire loses it all when one of his inventions goes horrib. Upon release, he is determined to rebuild his reputation and fortune. In the five years that popular science has run the invention awards, weve seen a lot of remarkable things. Aug 09, 2011 1918 influenza pandemic survivor interview. A dynamic duo of inventors serve up an invention that they say will forever change the way we eat ribs, wings and other finger foods. With kevin spacey, camilla belle, heather graham, johnny knoxville. Father of invention is an interesting drama thats fairly entertaining. The film premiered at the berlin film festival back in 2010, and will finally come to theaters on october 14.
Plot a television infomercial introduces the audience to a rich entrepreneur robert axle spacey, a fabricator who combines other peoples. Father of invention was released in 2011 on friday, october 14, 2011 in limited movie theaters. It wasnt all that funny the first time she said it and it certainly didnt improve with repetition. A specialist in outlandish multiuse contraptionsits a blowdryer and a hair trimmer. Also starring camilla belle, heather graham, johnny knoxville, and uncle jesse. Father of invention 2011 stars kevin spacey and i thought it might be really good, hilarious, but it was more than a bit corny and i got sick to death of that blonde saying i am a lesbian. The wouldbe comedy stars kevin spacey as a charismatic fabricator of dualpurpose. There were 11 other movies released on the same date, including footloose, the thing and the big year. Kevin spacey, heather graham, camilla belle, johnny knoxville, craig robinson, virginia madsen. Trailer for father of invention millionaire infomercial guru, robert axle kevin spacey loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of thousands of customers.
Kevin spacey stars in father of invention, a comedy about a father trying to reconquer his estranged daughters love, camilla belle and heather graham costars. Awful kevin spacey comedy has strong language, no laughs. Father of invention on dvd october 25, 2011 starring kevin spacey, camilla belle, johnny knoxville, heather graham. After 8 years in prison, inventor robert axle struggles to win over his estranged family and catch up on current technology as he works to once again become the king of the infomercial. Father of invention full movie part 1 of 15 youtube. Comedies dont get much more unfunny than father of invention, a lame and somewhat preachy comic take on a father trying to get back into his daughters good graces. Robert axel, an eccentric inventor who through wealth and fame, finds. Aug, 2011 spacey stars in father of invention oscar winner kevin spacey is taking on an interesting role in the upcoming new release father of invention as a man who invents a device that allows people to work out their abs while they watch television only to have it breaking off peoples fingers and ending his career with a 10 year prison term. But the movie doesnt preach, condescend, take itself too seriously, or take its precious time going somewhere. Season 6 20 on november 15, 2011 it was announced that cbc would broadcast a sixth season of murdoch mysteries. But when one of his glitchy inventions injured thousands of customers, he lost his empire and was sent. Their situations are actually being documented in anticipation. Watch father of invention now on your favorite device. Filming of season six took place between may 22 and september 28, 2012.
Season 5 episode 4 as jimmy doubles down on saul goodman, a deeply conflicted kim brings him an interesting proposition, gus makes a sacrifice in order to play the long game, and mike attempts to smooth things over with his family. Everything you need to know about father of invention movie. With a story about redemption and second chances, the film follows a former inventor who tries to reconnect with his family. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Season 4, episode 6 october 21, 2018 the struggles of a woman whose drugaddicted father committed suicide when she was 8 months old, and whose mothers trauma went untreated, is profiled. Get father of invention dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. Spacey stars in father of invention oscar winner kevin spacey is taking on an interesting role in the upcoming new release father of invention as a man who invents a device that allows people to work out their abs while they watch television only to have it breaking off peoples fingers and ending his career with a 10 year prison term. Father of invention is a 2010 film starring kevin spacey, camilla belle, and heather graham.
Robert axle is an arrogant infomercial mogul whose empire collapses after one of his products maims thousands of consumers. Robert axle kevin spacey is an arrogant infomercial mogul whose empire collapses after one of his products maims. Oct 14, 2011 no quotes approved yet for father of invention. No question about it, father of invention is great entertainment, and very effective. I didnt know about this movie until i thumbed through amazon. Father of invention is not without its comic moments. Published on oct 11, 2011 millionaire infomercial guru, robert axle kevin spacey loses everything when one of his inventions has a design flaw that accidentally chops off the fingers of. Watch intervention canada episodes online season 4 2019. A humble inventorturnedegomaniacal billionaire loses it all when one of his inventions goes horribly awry. And as a result, it does none of these things well. Father of invention is a 2010 american comedydrama film directed by trent cooper, and stars kevin spacey, camilla belle and johnny knoxville.
Laziness is the father and necessity is the mother of invention,this may be common for a lazy person,father becomes not a lazy,really the mind should be father of invention that has necessity to. Scenes from the ghost of queens park were filmed on location on july, 2012. Aug 19, 2011 father of invention trailer hd hollywoodstreams. Father of invention dvd release date october 25, 2011. A humble inventor spends eight years in prison when one of his inventions goes awry. Charlies angels 2019 charlies angels 2019 when a systems engineer blows the whistle on a dangerous technology, charlies angels from across the globe are called into action, putting their lives on the line to protect society. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in.
Colorless exposition and a lack of imagination or wit stall father of invention at the starting gate. Yes, there are a few sentimental tear jerker scenes between father and daughter but not quite enough good film value for me to recommend father of invention for your viewing pleasure. Notably, only one of these ten episodes was from series 1 good luck, father ted. Graham and johnny knoxville, who plays roberts sneering supermarket boss, father of invention holds out some expectation of solid supporting performances. Times have been tough for former infomercial guru robert axle spacey. Father of invention dvd, 2011 for sale online ebay. Eventually he does find one investor and he also makes amends with his daughter. Anchor bay films has released the trailer for the upcoming kevin spacey vehicle father of invention hes a father, not the father, i think. At the inaugural ted fest, new jack city was voted best episode. Aug 17, 2011 twotime academy award winner kevin spacey gives one of the most unexpectedly funny performances of his career as robert axle, an arrogant infomercial mogul whose empire collapses after one of. Robert axle was once a brilliant inventor and infomercial titan.
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