Thumbsucker details

Thumbsucker
Format: 15 DVD
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Kelli Garner, Vincent D'Onofrio, Vincent D'Onofrio, Lou Taylor Pucci, Vince Vaughn, Tilda Swinton, Benjamin Bratt
Director: Mike Mills
Genres: Comedy - British, Television, Drama - Crime
Studio: SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
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Thumbsucker
15 Feature

DVD Information

Run time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Rental release: 20 Mar 2006
Main languages: English
Subtitles: English
Hearing impaired subtitles: English
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  • 3.5 stars out of 5  

    By Tom Charity from LOVEFiLM

    Thumbsucker, originally a novel by Walter Kirn, comes to our screens from first-time writer-director Mike Mills.

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  • Not comedy, no explosions

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By Rip from Manchester , 02 Sep 2006

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    I am quite surprised at the main write up for this film, firstly because the film is placed in the'comedy' genre, which I do not think it is, and secondly it refers to a 'tough father'. The father in the film is struggling with his own feelings and while he has difficulty expressing himself and supporting his son because of this, he is not particularly harsh or 'tough'.

    The film is a gentle story of everyday people. It is a peek into a family's life. It illustrates great insight into how people develop their own philosophy on life and cope with living.

    There are no explosions or monsters so it will not suit eveyone.
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  • Thumbsucker

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By a customer from Glasgow , 12 Feb 2010
    Persevere with this - it's a delightful tale.

    Worth it for Benjamin Bratt's investigative procedure, I'll say no more

    ...And worth it for Keanu's subtle humour at the end
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  • 'Thumbsucker'

    Rated - 2.0 stars  
    By corbo37 (147 reviews) from Bristol , 07 Feb 2010
    unusual film but quite enjoyable if nothing else to watch.
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  • A sweet touching intimate view of family workings

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By a customer from Devon , 09 May 2009
    I loved this film for its sweetness and its intimate view of family life and struggles. Keanu Reeves and Vince Vaughn play very different characters than they usually do, and I particularly enjoyed the idea of the orthodontist.

    Overall, a brilliant movie with some touching moments, a great storyline, and some clever subtle jokes. Very similar to films such as Bottle rocket and The Darjeeling Limited, not laugh out loud, but make you smile.
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  • qutie good

    Rated - 3.0 stars  
    By a customer from Malvern , 31 Mar 2009
    found this film quite interesting. some really good acting from all involved rather than being wooden and unbelievable.
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  • don't bother

    Rated - 2.0 stars  
    By SSLondon (50 reviews) from London , 19 Mar 2009
    I like quirky films. But this was quirky and bad. Please don't.
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