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Me & Orson Welles

Synopsis

High-school student Richard (Zac Efron) dreams of a life on the stage, so he takes trips into Manhattan and, on one of these occasions -- thanks to his drum- and ukulele-playing skills -- manages to BS his way into the cast of Orson Welles' (Christian McKay) newest production. The impressionable kid immediately gets swept up into this exciting new world. As he learns from his brilliant, mercurial new mentor, Richard attempts to win the affections of Sonja Jones (Claire Danes), an ambitious secretary at...more

Movies.com Critics

3.5

Dave White Profile

Him + Welles = Welles

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2.0

Jen Yamato Profile

Tamer than a high school musical.

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Other Critics

4.0

73 out of 100 Metascore®

Generally favorable reviews

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For Families

14

OK for kids 14+

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5

Orson Welles to a T by FrBobCarr
at 51, I am obviously of an age when I had seen Orson Welles on TV. As a radio fan, I certainly have heard many times his War of the Worlds. That said, it is...

4

Me and Orson Welles by carbon60
Excellent film, one of the best of the year, but for thinking people only. Definitely not a teen movie. Brilliant script, beautifully drawn characters and...

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