The Wizard

IT'S MORE THAN A GAME...IT'S THE CHANCE OF A LIFETIME.

A boy and his brother run away from home and hitch cross-country, with help from a girl they meet, to compete in the ultimate video-game championship.

Director: Todd Holland
Cast: Luke Edwards , Vince Trankina , Wendy Phillips , Dea McAllister , Sam McMurray , Beau Bridges , Fred Savage , Christian Slater , Will Seltzer , Roy Conrad

Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Drama , Family

Release date: 1989-12-15

Rating: 6

Runtime: 100minutes

Budget: 6M

Revenue: 14M

Production Companies: Universal Pictures , Finnegan/Pinchuk Productions

Reviews:

  • Emir McLean
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Axl Cuevas
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Noa Ford
    A visual spectacle with an epic storyline. The special effects were mind-blowing.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Silas Butler
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Chandler Koch
    Not my cup of tea. The storyline was predictable and the characters lacked depth.
    Rating: 2