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Dummy Reviews

2003

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Steven Schoichet is browbeaten at every turn, by his family, his dead-end job, the faceless suburb where he still lives at home. That is until he decides to make a change: Ventriloquism--hey, a dream's a dream. His family barely pays him enough attention to even dismiss the idea--his mother is only concerned that he eat .. Read more

Starring	Adrien Brody, Illeana Douglas, Milla Jovovich, Vera Farmiga
Director	Greg Pritikin
Genres	Comedy

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  I was surprised with this film, selecting it only on minimal info. The characters were all identifiable and warm, only in one or two instances close to ... read more »
  
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  Original and Lovely!
  
  A very lovely film! Adrien Brody is absolutely adorable in it, and Milla Jovovich is surprisingly convincing as her character. The storyline is very original, ... read more »
  
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  Pleasantly Surprised!
  
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  A very good film. Quirky and funny in places with good strong performances from Adrien Brody who does very well as the lead his real personality only comes ... read more »
  
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  Cute oddball indie flick
  
  I love this film. Its sweet, funny, compelling, light hearted. A cracking indie flick with a brilliant cast. Highly recommended!
  
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  - 12 Apr 2006 at 11:34
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  Enjoyable
  
  Light hearted comedy, with some very funny moments.
  
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  - 30 Jun 2005 at 11:08
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  Interesting but ultimately average
  
  full of quirky characters this is a film that leaves you wondering just who is the dummy. Theres some good acting, and the script is interesting if somewhat ... read more »
  
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  - 28 Jun 2005 at 21:26
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  I was surprised with this film, selecting it only on minimal info. The characters were all identifiable and warm, only in one or two instances close to ... read more »
  
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  excellent
  
  i'd been a fan of adrien brody's since summer of sam (& especially the pianist), but was pleasantly surprised with this gem - it wasn't too ... read more »
  
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  i'd been a fan of adrien brody's since summer of sam (& especially the pianist), but was pleasantly surprised with this gem - it wasn't too ... read more »
  
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- - matthew crockford
  - Reading, England
  - 16 Mar 2004 at 21:28
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  Cute oddball indie flick
  
  I love this film. Its sweet, funny, compelling, light hearted. A cracking indie flick with a brilliant cast. Highly recommended!
  
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  - Nick, Ramsgate
  - 12 Apr 2006 at 11:34
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  Interesting but ultimately average
  
  full of quirky characters this is a film that leaves you wondering just who is the dummy. Theres some good acting, and the script is interesting if somewhat ... read more »
  
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  - 28 Jun 2005 at 21:26
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  Enjoyable
  
  Light hearted comedy, with some very funny moments.
  
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  - 30 Jun 2005 at 11:08
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  Pleasantly Surprised!
  
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  A very good film. Quirky and funny in places with good strong performances from Adrien Brody who does very well as the lead his real personality only comes ... read more »
  
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  - 19 Aug 2010 at 12:23
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  Original and Lovely!
  
  A very lovely film! Adrien Brody is absolutely adorable in it, and Milla Jovovich is surprisingly convincing as her character. The storyline is very original, ... read more »
  
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  - 30 Oct 2011 at 21:14

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  Steven Schoichet is browbeaten at every turn, by his family, his dead-end job, the faceless suburb where he still lives at home. That is until he decides to make a change: Ventriloquism--hey, a dream's a dream. His family barely pays him enough attention to even dismiss the idea--his mother is only ...