Fool's GoldOverview and Synopsis

Fool's Gold
Opened February 8, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 50 min.
PG-13
action violence, some sexual material, brief nudity and language
Ben “Finn” Finnegan (Matthew McConaughey) is a good-natured, surf bum-turned-treasure hunter who is obsessed with finding the legendary 18th century Queen’s Dowry—40 chests of exotic treasure that was lost at sea in 1715. In his quest, Finn has Read More
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena, Ewen Bremner
Director: Andy Tennant
Genres: Adventure Comedy, Romantic Adventure, Adventure

Critic Reviews

"...a big, cheesy, familiar bore...feels at times like a third-rate Bond movie set to a Jimmy Buffett album. " Los Angeles Times
- Carina Chocano
"...filmmakers have tried to create a National Treasure-style movie that is neither exciting nor romantic." USA Today
- Claudia Puig
"At times the pic feels like a comedic version of The Deep, only without the comedy." Variety
- Brian Lowry