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The Dog Problem

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The Dog Problem (2006)

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Reviews Counted:7

Fresh:4

Rotten:3

Average Rating:6.1/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 89 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: For struggling writer Solo (Giovanni Ribisi) a new dog is just what he thinks he needs to cheer himself up and get his life back on track. Unfortunately the dog is more work than he dreamed of and... For struggling writer Solo (Giovanni Ribisi) a new dog is just what he thinks he needs to cheer himself up and get his life back on track. Unfortunately the dog is more work than he dreamed of and it seems that it's attracting all sorts of unwanted attention from a bizarre cast of characters including loan sharks and dog collectors. This is a quirky look at being young and confused in L.A. and is the second effort by actor/director Scott Caan who also plays Solo's off kilter friend. It's a humorous look at what it takes to get life back on track and discovering what it means to care for something outside the superficial and twisted world of Southern California. [More]

Starring: Giovanni Ribisi, Lynn Collins, Scott Caan, Kevin Corrigan

Starring: Giovanni Ribisi, Lynn Collins, Scott Caan, Kevin Corrigan, Mena Suvari

Director: Scott Caan

Director: Scott Caan

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aided immeasurably by enjoying the little touches and all but ignoring the big picture.

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09/01/07
Christopher Null
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Could have done with a strong voice to step in and demand repairs to shortfalls that are reminiscent of what often plagues films that are too much of a one-person creation.

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07/26/07
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

There is [a Woody] Allen-ish quality to this talky comedy. But Ribisi is very appealing, Lynn Collins is a distinctive love interest and the talk is funny and quick.

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04/27/07
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
Chris Hewitt (St. Paul)
St. Paul Pioneer Press

A lackluster comedy that has very little bark and no bite.

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04/27/07
Jeff Strickler
Jeff Strickler
Minneapolis Star Tribune
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A romantic comedy which doesn't force its charm down your throat and instead allows the viewer in to peek around its quirks and discover the true heart beating within.

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09/20/06
Erik Childress
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Mildly funny yet off-puttingly mannered.

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09/19/06
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...a fun and breezy piece of work...

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09/13/06
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