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Think Tank

  • 2006
  • PG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
3.0/10
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Think Tank (2006)
Comedy

Bumbling, twenty-something slackers use their self-proclaimed "genius" to save a small town from the evil clutches of Lord Billiards, a land-grabbing pool celebrity.Bumbling, twenty-something slackers use their self-proclaimed "genius" to save a small town from the evil clutches of Lord Billiards, a land-grabbing pool celebrity.Bumbling, twenty-something slackers use their self-proclaimed "genius" to save a small town from the evil clutches of Lord Billiards, a land-grabbing pool celebrity.

  • Director
    • Brian Petersen
  • Writer
    • Brian Petersen
  • Stars
    • Eric Artell
    • James Avery
    • Maura Claire Barclay
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.0/10
    210
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian Petersen
    • Writer
      • Brian Petersen
    • Stars
      • Eric Artell
      • James Avery
      • Maura Claire Barclay
    • 5User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Eric Artell
    Eric Artell
    • Charles
    James Avery
    James Avery
    • Uncle John
    Maura Claire Barclay
    • Little Girl
    Dean Bates
    • Young Charles
    Barbara Beneville
    Barbara Beneville
    • Mrs. Clayton
    Wendy Calio
    Wendy Calio
    • Suzanne
    Joe Costello
    • Aaron
    Steve Fogel
    Steve Fogel
    • Jude Martin Wilson
    Gordon Goodman
    • Lord Billiards
    Allan Groves
    • Nathaniel
    Stan Harris
    • The Sultan
    Carter Jenkins
    Carter Jenkins
    • Young Dex
    David Kaye
    • Dr. Marion Lefler
    Lauren Kaye
    • Sarah Allgood
    Andrew Wei Lin
    • Petree
    • (as Andrew Lin)
    Andrés López
    • Morgan
    Tina Majorino
    Tina Majorino
    • Sal
    Michael Miranda
    Michael Miranda
    • Steven
    • Director
      • Brian Petersen
    • Writer
      • Brian Petersen
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    3boaz-4

    second unit director is not "the people who brought you"

    A crappy little movie about something that could have been really cool on paper. Very unprofessional movie-making craft, and I won't go into detail.

    Nothing like Napoleon Dynamite which was a very good film in my opinion, I mean the fact the the director was second unit and had a small part, does not really qualify him as "from the people who brought you". Think Tank had a cool idea that went no-where. Too bad. Better luck some other time. Maybe better casting, some much required help with script ideas and dramatic crafting. No better than a film-school exercise.
    1sbalchuck

    Is this for real?

    We went to see this movie to support "decency in entertainment". About the best thing we can say is that there wasn't any swearing. The casting, acting, story line, composition, filming, and editing were terrible. One of the twenty-something guys looks more like fifty-something. I am surprised Pleasure Island AMC would agree to run it - even an "only one time event". My husband and I were the ONLY ones in the entire theater. Everyone in Orlando must be smarter than we are!

    The opening credits look like an elementary school class project and the movie goes downhill from there. Quality was not a pursued issue. I have seen school plays directed with more professionalism.

    I would feel better if the proceeds went to help underprivileged children or something. But then again, it only grossed $18 at the box office here at Disney: $3 more than the whole movie budget! Waste of time. Waste of money. Don't waste yours.
    10richpulin

    way better than napoleon dynamite

    i'm sort of biased, because i'm in think tank......i have seen think tank twice and i truly believe that Brian and the guys did an extraordinary job.kudos! same producers of napoleon dynamite, but a MUCH better film...in every way. the idea that this group of genius geeks are developing and inventing 'frictionless' pool is hilarious...the acting is superb, especially 'lord billiard' who is the villain..the music is terrific(i should know, as i am a musician)..i anticipate audiences will start laughing at the outset and continue to the very last scene.watch for the opening and closing graphics as i believe that new horizons were reached with this artwork.don't miss it and tell about 10 people too! rich
    8chikbert

    Better than it sounds and certainly better than expected

    Well, what do you expect from a movie with a premise that has been done to death and always bad. The plot sounds like a high school student movie and there is no way that this type of movie can go any where. I watched it because I liked Napoleon Dynamite and this is done by the same group that did that movie. I thought to myself what is the worst that could've happened? Watch it for like 5 to 10 minutes and walk. I think the key is to go into this movie with no expectation. Don't expect it to be a good or bad movie and you will get the movie. This is the kind of movie that you either like or hate. It is not an acquired taste. It is your own personal taste and how you like the actors, the writing, and the treatment of the movie by the director and staff. Some people will think this is a complete waste of time and some will think this is a nice funny movie. I don't think this is Napoleon Dynamite and I am glad. I like that this is its own movie and I do enjoy the way it worked out. This is witty and full of odd ball characters to make it enjoyable. There are some pretty poor attempts to be funny; but overall, it is worth the time and money. Of course, this movie will probably go DVD very quickly. It is nice to be watched with a group of friends but not really something worth watching on a big screen, in the dark, and talk about after the movie is over. This is a good movie for rental and burn some mindless 90 minutes.
    2verbalfonders

    Found this at a thrift store

    I was intrigued by this at first when I found it at a thrift store. It had been donated by the local library. This is...not good. It feels like "Mystery Team" three years early, but all these actors in the main cast look like they're in their 30's or 40's and that doesn't play well into the plot of the movie as it seems completely unbelievable that these characters could remain this blissfully dumb and innocent for this long while everyone around them grows up. Like I said, it's like "Mystery Team," but "Mystery Team" is actually good. This movie is just...something else. It has its moments and some good lines, but the acting is bad, the story is bad, but hey, James Avery is in it and he's great!

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    • Release date
      • April 21, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Azusa Pacific University - 901 E. Alosta Avenue, Azusa, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • First Frame LLC
      • Frictionless Film Partners LLC
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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