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  • Fool's Gold
  • Opened February 8, 2008 | Runtime:1 hr. 50 min.
  • PG-13
    action violence, some sexual material, brief nudity and language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 14+. Read More
  • 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 sunk Read More
  • Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena, Ewen Bremner
  • Director: Andy Tennant
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Romance

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  • Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson in "Fool's Gold."
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  • Alexis Dziena in "Fool's Gold."
  • Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Donald Sutherland, Alexis Dziena and Ewen Bremner in "Fool's Gold."
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  • Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Brian Hooks, Ewen Bremner and Matthew McConaughey in "Fool's Gold."
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Fool's Gold Recent Fan Reviews

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    Great mindless entertainment

    by akbassett40

    My wife and I enjoyed this romantic comedy from beginning to end. Our idea of entertainment when deciding what to see was something light and mindless, and this was a perfect movie for that expectation. If looking for a riveting, oscar-worthy flick, I would not recommend this movie, but for those seeking a brief reprieve from reality this is a great film.

  • Go

    Great on a date!

    by derf79

    Just came back from watching it at the theaters. The only downside to the entire experience was the ten dollars for a coke and a popcorn.
    Pros:
    -The movie was fun and entertaining. Matt and Kate remind me of the chemistry between her mother and Kurt Russell back in the Eighties/Nineties.
    -There were many laughs and moments of actual suspense, so it did provide the roller coaster of emotions that every good movie should have.
    -The scenery was breathtaking.

    Cons:
    -I wasn't too fond of the BiggBunny character (think Kanye West gone bad) as it could've been played by a more convincing bad guy. Why would a rapper turned multi-millionaire who owns his own island and rum distillery care about some treasure worth a third of his own wealth?
    -The annoying daughter of the millionaire was plenty nice to look at but not someone you see as a hero towards the end of the film. I found myself not liking her character enough to take her seriously.

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    Fool's Gold is foolishly amusing, but totally golden

    by yoplaitbaby

    Its a feel good movie, without a dummy plot, so it keeps you on your toes while you laugh at the antics of the characters. I would recommend going to see, even if you just need a lift after a long day. Pretty people, stupid humor, buried treasure, and pretty beaches make for a lovely movie that you'll very much enjoy watching.

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  • 50
    The New York Times | A.O. Scott

    Will Finn and Tess find the treasure before the bad guys? Will they put aside...

  • 40
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    A soggy, listless affair, this would-be fun-in-the-sun sunken-treasure...

  • 40
    Variety | Brian Lowry

    A listless romantic comedy that, almost out of desperation, turns a little more...

  • 38
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    The jewels in the buried treasure, once sighted, look fake. But the bigger...

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