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roger177
Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

Douglas does an interesting thing with the role. He starts with our assumption that he is unbalanced, which of course he is, and then doesn't overact the looniness but simply focuses on the obsession.

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Cast & Crew

Mike Cahill
Director
Michael Douglas
As Charlie
Evan Rachel Wood
As Miranda
Gary Paul
As Cop at Excavation
Ashley Greene
As McDonald´s Customer
Will Rothhaar
As Security Guard
Chic Daniel
As Older Cop

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Charlie, a charismatic but unstable man, is released from a mental institution and moves in with his estranged daughter Miranda. Convinced that a treasure is buried beneath a local Costco, Charlie enlists Miranda's help in his irrational quest. Despite her initial skepticism, Miranda finds herself joining Charlie's questionable antics to give him one last shot at accomplishing his dreams. As they embark on their bizarre adventure, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters and unexpected challenges. Will they find the treasure, or will their quest ultimately lead them astray?

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