Confessions of an Action Star
Seen it?2005 | 83 min | Action, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for martial arts fans and anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping. The fight choreography is a big part of the appeal. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 23 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.
A 'mockumentary' on the rise and fall of Chip and Dales dancer turned martial arts action star, Francis Allen Sledgewick, AKA Frank Sledge. When fame and fortune caused Frank to lose his sense of what's truly important, he realized he'd have to get in touch with his roots, if there's ever going to be a comeback.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brad Martin
- David LeitchFrank Sledge
- Holmes OsborneRichard Orchid
- Ben StillerCommander
- Mitch GaylordBrother
- Angelina JolieSelf
- Carrie-Anne MossSelf / Love Interest
- Ernie HudsonSelf / Commander
- Sean YoungSelf / Honey
- Kelly HuSelf / Undercover Cop
- Michael T. WeissDrug Lord