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Father of Invention

Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown.
Sometimes the best ideas are homegrown.
Comedy, Drama - 2010
Father of Invention
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Nearly a decade after a faulty product landed him in prison, an arrogant inventor is determined to restore his reputation and rebuild his fortune. But first, he has to convince his estranged daughter that he's worthy of a second chance.
Director:
,
Trent Cooper
Cast:
,
Kevin Spacey
,
Johnny Knoxville
,
Virginia Madsen
,
Michael Rosenbaum
,
John Stamos
,
Camilla Belle
,
Heather Graham
,
Mary Cobb

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Details

Rated:
PG-13
Runtime:
93 min
Release date:
14 Feb 2010
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
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Top Critics Reviews

rotten:
For all its eagerness to please, you'd think Father of Invention could come up with at least one sister of independence.
– Eric Hynes,
Time Out New York,
18 Oct 2011
rotten:
Highly predictable...
– Lou Lumenick,
New York Post,
14 Oct 2011
rotten:
The screenplay, by Mr. Cooper and Jonathan D. Krane, is so sketchy that it feels like a hastily executed first draft.
– Stephen Holden,
New York Times,
13 Oct 2011
rotten:
The film promises a nasty little satire for a while but finally goes soft and self-pitying.
– Anthony Venutolo,
Newark Star-Ledger,
13 Oct 2011
rotten:
Colorless exposition and a lack of imagination or wit stall Father of Invention at the starting gate.
– Ronnie Scheib,
Variety,
12 Oct 2011
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