Gardener Clay Boone (Brendan Fraser) is
impressed when he learns that his new employer, James Whale (Ian McKellen), was once a
successful Hollywood director. Clay is flattered by Whale's desire to paint his portrait.
He's not sure exactly what the old man sees in him.
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Ian McKellen as James Whale
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Brendan Fraser as Clayton Boone
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"Quiet and lovely
one of the best performances the year will
see, by the exceptional Ian McKellen...better work by an actor will not be seen this
year." - Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
**** (four stars).
"McKellen is as wonderful as ever! Brendan Fraser is perfect!" - Stephen Whitty,
Newhouse Newspapers
"Ian McKellen delivers the performance of the
year." Rolling Stone
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