Movie Review: “Tooth Fairy”

Seen on: January 19, 2010

The players: Director: Michael Lembeck, Writers: Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Jeffrey Ventimilia, Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Stephen Merchant, Ryan Sheckler

Facts of interest: None!

The plot: Derek is a mean hockey player who gets a chance to make things right when he's ordered to duty as a real tooth fairy.

Our thoughts: Dwayne Johnson’s new family film “Tooth Fairy” could potentially go down as the worst film of the new decade. I know it may seem a bit early to make such a harsh statement, but believe it or not, I found it awfully painful to sit through this mess. In fact, it’s one of those dreadful movie experiences you’ll never want to have again.

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Billy Crystal returns to action in ‘Tooth Fairy’

It’s been a while since we last saw Billy Crystal in a live-action flick, but the actor is set to return for an appearance in Michael Lembeck’s comedy “Tooth Fairy,” according to Variety.

Crystal joins Dwayne Johnson, who plays a minor-league hockey player who carries the nickname ‘Tooth Fairy’ because he takes pleasure in knocking out his opponents’ teeth. 



In a sudden turn of events, however, he is ordered to real tooth fairy duty, which includes wearing wings, makeup, a wand and tutu.

Also on board are Ashley Judd, Ryan Sheckler, Stephen Merchant and Julie Andrews.

The last time we saw Crystal on the big screen was in 2002’s comedy “Analyze That.” After that, he did some voice work on “Cars” and the English version of “Howl’s Moving Castle.”

Although I’m sure he’ll play a minor role in “Fairy,” it’s good to have him back.

Ashley Judd has date with ‘Tooth Fairy’

Actress Ashley Judd has signed on to star alongside Dwayne Johnson in Michael Lembeck’s upcoming comedy “Tooth Fairy,” according to Variety.

Not much is known about the film’s plot at this stage, but Johnson slips into the role of a minor league hockey player nicknamed Tooth Fairy. Judd stars as his girlfriend, a single mother of two.

Lembeck, whose credits include “The Santa Clause 2” and “Connie and Carla,” is directing a script by Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Joshua Sternin and Jeffrey Ventimilia.

Judd most recently starred in William Friedkin’s “Bug.” She will next be seen alongside Harrison Ford, Sean Penn and Ray Liotta in Wayne Kramer’s “Crossing Over.”

As for former wrestling star Johnson, he was last seen in “Get Smart.” He has several projects in development, including “Planet 51” and “Race to Witch Mountain.”

I don’t care what Johnson does on the big screen, as long as it doesn’t involve a little girl or doesn’t have “Game” or “Plan” in the title. But as for Judd, it’s good to see her getting back into something more mainstream.