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Thumbsucker
2005
Music-video director Mike Mills's feature-length debut, 'Thumbsucker', is an offbeat, unique film about the trials and tribulations of a relatively normal family living in Oregon. The black comedy stars Lou Pucci as Justin Cobb, a 17-year-old who still sucks his thumb, infuriating his tough father, Mike (Vincent D'Onofrio), a .. Read more
| Starring | Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio, Kelli Garner |
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| Director | Mike Mills |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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3 stars out of 5 - Pucci is an actor to watch: He rides this spellbinder without softening the truths that plague the thumbsucker in all of us
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It's a startlingly assured film....Mills should be grateful to his actors..
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The movie has a lot of good bits and terrific performances
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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46 out of 48 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Not comedy, no explosions
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 ... more
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
Quirky but Fun
Blessed with Keanu Reeves in his best role since Bill and Ted, as a hippy dentist whose life mirrors tthat of the lead role.
Thumbsucker is a quirky ... more -
9 out of 10 people found this review helpful
You Know He Sucks His Thumb!
This film is brilliant! The story is pretty unique and different compared to many other films out there and the quality of acting is absolutely sensational! ... more
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Like a gorgeous dream
This film is a sedate paced film with fine acting and a script full of quirk. You'll never know where it's going, but you'll enjoy just drifting ... more
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7 out of 11 people found this review helpful
Tell me something I don't know...
It was a sad day when movie executives realised that money could be made from independent cinema. Ever since Miramax was bought by Disney and Sony pictures took... more
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46 out of 48 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Not comedy, no explosions
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 ... more
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
Quirky but Fun
Blessed with Keanu Reeves in his best role since Bill and Ted, as a hippy dentist whose life mirrors tthat of the lead role.
Thumbsucker is a quirky ... more -
9 out of 10 people found this review helpful
You Know He Sucks His Thumb!
This film is brilliant! The story is pretty unique and different compared to many other films out there and the quality of acting is absolutely sensational! ... more
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7 out of 8 people found this review helpful
does not suck
a coming of age movie with a modern twist (ritalin etc). great performances all round, particularly from keanu reeves and pucci as the thumbsucking 17 year old... more
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7 out of 11 people found this review helpful
Tell me something I don't know...
It was a sad day when movie executives realised that money could be made from independent cinema. Ever since Miramax was bought by Disney and Sony pictures took... more
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Charming
Went into this with no expectations and was pleasently surprised by its charm, humour and acting. Pucci gives one of the best teen performances I've seen in... more
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- LazarusMunkey from Wednesbury
- Posted 14 Jul 2006 11:02
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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Use your power animial
Think of an animal. Focus on it. Let it become your power animal. Whenever you feel weak or under great stress, do not suck your thumb concentrate on your ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Worth putting on your shortlist
There are so many rubbish and predictable films out there that it is nice when something is a bit different. This film is well scripted, with some excellent ... more
Critics' reviews (3)
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3 stars out of 5 - Pucci is an actor to watch: He rides this spellbinder without softening the truths that plague the thumbsucker in all of us
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It's a startlingly assured film....Mills should be grateful to his actors..
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The movie has a lot of good bits and terrific performances
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Thumbsucker
Music-video director Mike Mills's feature-length debut, 'Thumbsucker', is an offbeat, unique film about the trials and tribulations of a relatively normal family living in Oregon. The black comedy stars Lou Pucci as Justin Cobb, a 17-year-old who still sucks his thumb, infuriating his tough father, ...
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