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The Puffy Chair (2006)

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Reviews Counted: 51

Fresh: 39

Rotten:12

Average Rating: 6.8/10

Consensus: First-timer Duplass offers a realistic and thoughtful romantic comedy.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for language

Runtime: 86 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Jun 2, 2006 Limited

Box Office: $26,029

Synopsis: Josh likes to be on time. He likes to save money. And he likes to dominate the small things in his world. Rhett likes to film lizards in the bushes outside his apartment and talk at length about... Josh likes to be on time. He likes to save money. And he likes to dominate the small things in his world. Rhett likes to film lizards in the bushes outside his apartment and talk at length about honesty and bad mojo and how they feed off your energy. Emily's favorite movie is Sleepless in Seattle and she likes to make sweeping statements about what the essence of marriage is. Josh and Emily have been dating for three years. Rhett is his younger brother. Josh's life is pretty much in the toilet. He's a failed NYC indie rocker, and a failing booking agent. But he finds the potential of a small victory in a really bad idea. He decides to purchase a 1985 Lazy Boy on eBay, just like the one his dad had when Josh was a kid. He'll drive cross-country for the chair, staying with Emily at his brother's house on the way, and deliver it to his father as a surprise birthday gift. But when Rhett ends up coming along for the ride, it's three people and a giant purple puffy chair in a too-small van… and one of them has to go before the trip's end. --© Official Site [More]

Director: Jay Duplass

Director: Jay Duplass
Screenwriter: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass
Studio: Roadside Attractions

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04/23/09
Peter Keough
Boston Phoenix

It's amazing how it nails the mealy-mouthed way we have of saying what we mean by dressing the same words, over and over again, in different kinds of inflection.

Full Review Source: Cinematical | comment Comment
02/01/08
Karina Longworth
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04/30/07
Philip French
Observer [UK]

It's crisp and engaging, and bodes well for all involved.

Full Review Source: Daily Telegraph | comment Comment
04/27/07
Tim Robey
Daily Telegraph

The dialogue captures the awkwardness and frustration of young adulthood with loving accuracy.

Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
04/27/07
Steve Rose
Guardian [UK]

There is very little of real substance in there.

Full Review Source: Times [UK] | comment Comment
04/27/07
Times [UK]

A higher 'dude' count than an Ashton Kutcher film.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
04/27/07
Sam Jordison
Channel 4 Film

Some cherishable comic moments.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
04/27/07
Tom Dawson
BBC

When everyone finally shuts up, the silence is startling.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
04/27/07
Jessica Winter
Time Out

A witty, entertaining road trip comedy that doesn't shy away from ambiguity or discomfort.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
04/27/07
Anna Smith
Empire Magazine

Actually has a light tone and a few fine comedic moments.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
03/01/07
Lewis Beale
Film Journal International

characters simply don't have anything particularly interesting to say to each other or do together

Full Review Source: Cinemania | comment Comment
02/06/07
Dan Jardine
Cinemania

rare is the film where a cut scene will make you like it even more.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
02/05/07
Jesse Hassenger
Filmcritic.com

Jay Duplass' "The Puffy Chair" is proof that you don't need a lot of money to make a good film, just as long as you have an intelligent and sharp script combined with some convincing performances.

Full Review Source: Sympatico.ca | comment Comment
12/13/06
Angela Baldassarre
Sympatico.ca

The irony is, it's a journey with no escape.

Full Review Source: Toronto Star | comment Comment
12/08/06
Geoff Pevere
Toronto Star
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The whole enterprise feels empty, if inoffensive.

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12/08/06
Bruce Kirkland
Jam! Movies

Too soon, the stuff that seemed charmingly idiosyncratic turns annoyingly odd and then just plain annoying.

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
12/08/06
Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
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10/01/06
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Built on beats of deadpan timing and splendidly understated reaction shots.

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09/22/06
Bill Stamets
Chicago Sun-Times
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An enjoyable road movie that feels both comfortable and completely fresh.

Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
09/21/06
Jessica Reaves
Chicago Tribune
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