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Information
- Year
- 2011
- Runtime
- 109 min.
- Director
- Ken Scott
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Rating *
- 7.3
- Votes *
- 12,961
- Checks
- 801
- Favs
- 75
- Dislikes
- 5
- Favs/checks
- 9.4% (1:11)
- Favs/dislikes
- 15:1
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Siskoid
The Quebec film Starbuck, about a lovable loser who discovers the sperm donations made in his youth spawned over 500 children, 142 of which have filed a lawsuit to learn the identity of their mysterious father, "Starbuck". A surprise hit, Starbuck was remade in other markets to little acclaim - as Vicky Donor in Bollywood, as Fonzy in France (what?! guys, it was already in French!), and as Delivery Man in the U.S. (with Vince Vaughn, with the same director Ken Scott). Accept no substitutes, only the original Starbuck is likely to be worth it. And that's because he's played by Patrick Huard who manages to fuel our sympathies despite being a man who makes all the wrong decisions, and effortlessly generates both comedy and pathos. Huard wears his heart on his sleeve, and this is a role that requires immense heart as "Starbuck" seeks out dozens of his children and tries to become a sort of guardian angel to them, even as he deals with his estranged girlfriend's pregnancy, his first legitimate bid at fatherhood. It's about family, from top to bottom, and his relationship to his father and brothers is touching, funny and true to life as well. Well worthy of its success. Leave your cynism at the door. 8 years 10 months ago -
