If you've watched Disney's 1940 masterpiece Fantasia then you should find this rather familiar. Basically its about a reluctant hero Dave who got pulled into the story by Balthazar who is looking for the next Merlin. Then he meets the girl, completes his crash course in the science of magic & thus rose to save the day
The scene where 10-year-old Dave stumbled into the shop, tryed out the ring & destroying things in the proses reminds me of Harry Potter. In many ways this is a companion movie to the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time & also The Last Airbender.
There's a lack of urgency in the threat that Horvath poses since Balthazar keeps letting Dave go on dates.
Though the Sorcerer's Apprentice has its fun moments, but they are lost amidst the filler scenes. In whole, its a enjoyable lighthearted movie. Personally, I enjoyed the humor that was incorporated throughout.
Rate: 6.5
