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Fool's Gold

  • 2008
  • PG-13
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in Fool's Gold (2008)
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A new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure rekindles a married couple's sense of adventure -- and their estranged romance.A new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure rekindles a married couple's sense of adventure -- and their estranged romance.A new clue to the whereabouts of a lost treasure rekindles a married couple's sense of adventure -- and their estranged romance.

  • Director
    • Andy Tennant
  • Writers
    • John Claflin
    • Daniel Zelman
    • Andy Tennant
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Kate Hudson
    • Donald Sutherland
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    87K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andy Tennant
    • Writers
      • John Claflin
      • Daniel Zelman
      • Andy Tennant
    • Stars
      • Matthew McConaughey
      • Kate Hudson
      • Donald Sutherland
    • 201User reviews
    • 162Critic reviews
    • 29Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

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    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Finn
    Kate Hudson
    Kate Hudson
    • Tess
    Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland
    • Nigel Honeycutt
    Alexis Dziena
    Alexis Dziena
    • Gemma Honeycutt
    Ewen Bremner
    Ewen Bremner
    • Alfonz
    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • Moe Fitch
    Kevin Hart
    Kevin Hart
    • Bigg Bunny
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    • Cordell
    Brian Hooks
    Brian Hooks
    • Curtis
    David Roberts
    David Roberts
    • Cyrus
    Michael Mulheren
    Michael Mulheren
    • Eddie
    Adam LeFevre
    Adam LeFevre
    • Gary
    Rohan Nichol
    Rohan Nichol
    • Stefan
    Roger Sciberras
    Roger Sciberras
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    Elizabeth Connolly
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    • Precious Gem Crew Member 1
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    Tom O'Sullivan
    Tom O'Sullivan
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    Eddie Ritchard
    Eddie Ritchard
    • Precious Gem Crew Woman
    • (as Edwina Ritchard)
    • Director
      • Andy Tennant
    • Writers
      • John Claflin
      • Daniel Zelman
      • Andy Tennant
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    User reviews201

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    7adbodin

    Rate films as what they are supposed to be

    If you want godfather rate it 1. There is not horse heads in beds, no mob style violence. Sure there is a silly wack here and there. But if you want a light hearted evening flick, execution is just fine. There is genuine chemistry between the two leads and the storyline is just fine. I am sure that many ..m e included would like a little adventure just like this, so for me it offers that nice piece of escapism.

    Throw in a super yacht and the ever likeable Donald Sutherland and the just a simple enjoyable film continues.

    Lastly for those from the Antipodes that do not make it to the Caribbean most weekends just fills out the afternoon with some pleasant vistas.

    Yep, for what it is it's not half bad.
    5mollymormonbrat

    Cure for Seasonal Affective Disorder

    For the life of me, I cannot figure out why this movie is getting as lousy reviews as it is. I walked out of the theatre quite pleased; even if this movie will not get an Oscar, it earned the price of my ticket. It's campy, silly, and bright, and there is nothing like a fluffy romp around the sunny islands to cure those winter blues.

    Admittedly, it's a contrived, predictable mystery, but that proves to be the focus rather than the romantic comedy that was promoted. But in the spirit of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, it's a spunky predictable mystery. No, the characters were not all complex, but at least the powers that be went to the trouble of making them entertaining and personable.

    I liked the idea of looking for sunken treasure. I liked the upbeat island soundtrack. I liked the funny characters. I liked the pretty scenes and the silly lines. I liked the random explosions and fight scenes, as pleasantly ridiculous as they were.

    Kate and Matthew have the chemistry they had in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days". They have the sunny dispositions to pull off a mindless-but-fun storyline and to work with a wacky cast.

    It's mind candy in all its fluffy goodness.
    5speteman

    Nice break from winter blue's

    My expectations for this movie were very low going in, and I would say that the movie met them. I expected a fun, exotic, exciting adventure, which the movie delivered upon. It is a fairly predictable movie, but always fun to watch Mathew McConaughey play the guy who hasn't grown up along with Kate Hudson playing the lady who wishes he would. Their chemistry is great, and isn't that all you really expect from a movie like this, regardless of plot?

    The only thing that didn't fit in the movie was a couple of overly bloody scenes (on an absolute basis the blood was very minor, but the fact that they showed up at all was surprising.)

    Not the best movie you will ever see, but will certainly give you a break from all this extreme winter weather we have been having.
    5Lark_Pash

    Not as horrible as everyone says

    I found this film "cute" and "silly". Don't go to it and expect the best film of the year, but rather something fun to watch during a date. I went and saw this last night with a friend who did not want to see it...at all. In the end he said he did enjoy it after all.

    There is a little bit of a "Dupree" feeling towards the character Finn who is irresponsible and far from mature. His character is charming in a goofy way. He seems to mess everything up, but somehow in the end it all work out.

    I did not care too much for the character Gemma, but nonetheless I laughed at her idiotic comments because I have met people as naive as her. She's basically a miniature Paris Hilton at sea who knows nothing about the sea.

    I wouldn't describe this movie as thrilling, but it was entertaining. The comedy is shallow here and there. However, there are some incidents that will make you laugh and laugh. If you want to see a light hearted film that'll make you smile and giggle then I'd recommend seeing this.
    8chersull_99

    Hits it's mark...hey if you want Shakespeare, maybe Hudson an McConaughey aren't for you!

    My 11 year old daughter and I, big fans of "How to Lose a Guy..." went to see this last night because there really was not another movie we could agree on. I was reluctant based on the HORRIBLE reviews this movie received, which I now believe were completely undeserved.

    I'm as big a movie snob as anyone. Yes, I saw "La Vie En Rose" in the theater the week it came out. I love the Coen Brothers and anything written by Charlie Kaufman. I'm no stranger to so-called "good" films.

    But guys - if you're looking for high-brow, why oh why would you expect it from Kate and Matthew. I mean, have you BEEN to a movie in last ten years? She is Goldie Hawn's daughter. I mean, duh! We were very pleasantly surprised by this movie. The scenery and cinema photography were beautiful. I agree completely with another commenter's statement that it was a great cure for SAD. This movie was fun, and sweet, and everything you'd expect from this cast.

    Go see this and have fun!

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    • Trivia
      "Moe Fitch" is based on treasure hunter Mel Fisher, whose Key West maritime museum houses gold and silver artifacts from Spanish treasure ships.
    • Goofs
      Finn's boat catches fire, blows up, and burns to a crisp. When he dives down 10 minutes later, the boat is intact. He even retrieves a picture from a bulletin board, in perfect condition.
    • Quotes

      Moe Fitch: Well, well, well. If it isn't the Ukrainian sidekick.

      Alfonz: I don't think of myself that way. I am the lead character in my own story.

    • Connections
      Featured in Getaway: Episode #17.1 (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Let's Get It Crackin'
      Written by Ali Dee (as Ali Theodore), Vincent Alfieri and Alana Da Fonseca

      Performed by DeeTown (as DeeTown All Stars)

      Courtesy of DeeTown Entertainment

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Amor y tesoro
    • Filming locations
      • Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • De Line Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $70,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $70,231,041
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,589,295
      • Feb 10, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $111,231,041
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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