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.
Ian McKellen as James Whale
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Brendan Fraser as Clayton Boone
"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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