IMDb >
Dummy (2002)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsDummy (2002) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 26 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 9) |
     |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writer:
Greg Pritikin (written by)
Tagline:
The story of a dummy and his man. more
Plot:
An ex-office worker becomes a ventriloquist, leading to a date with his unemployment counselor; but his quirky family and a gauche female friend may thwart his new career and love life. full summary | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
NewsDesk:
User Comments:
Odd,gentle comedy with heart
more (65 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Adrien Brody | ... | Steven |
 | Milla Jovovich | ... | Fangora |
 | Illeana Douglas | ... | Heidi |
 | Vera Farmiga | ... | Lorena |
 | Jessica Walter | ... | Fern |
 | Ron Leibman | ... | Lou |
 | Jared Harris | ... | Michael |
| Mirabella Pisani | ... | Bonnie |
| Helen Hanft | ... | Mrs. Gurkel |
 | Richmond Hoxie | ... | Sorensen |
| Adam LeFevre | ... | Theater Director |
| Joanne Bayes | ... | Actress |
 | Lou Martini Jr. | ... | Unemployed Italian (as Lou Marini Jr.) |
 | Gabor Morea | ... | Unemployed Frottager (as Gabor Mobea) |
| Edward Hibbert | ... | Unemployed Actor |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
USA:91 min
Country:
Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Canada:14A (Ontario) |
Iceland:L |
South Korea:15 |
UK:15 |
Australia:M |
Italy:T |
Singapore:PG |
USA:R
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The store that Steven buys his dummy at is called "Halloween Adventure". It is located in New York City.
more
Goofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: Heidi's singing at the wedding.
more
Soundtrack:
Years
more
FAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersIs "Dummy" based on a book?
List: Ventriloquists who have disturbing relationships with their dummies
more
more (65 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Dummy (2002) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Liam | The Notebook | Notes on a Scandal | My Own Private Idaho | The 40 Year Old Virgin |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
Adrien Brody's next movie,after his Oscar-winning turn in "The Pianist" is this film which is beautifully odd and full of quirk and sweetness. Brody is Steven, a lonely,shy working mensch who lives at home and senses his life slipping away from him. One night,he discovers the art of ventriloquy is the venting of his trapped spirit. Spurred along by his friend,a Gothic,wild-child girl rocker named Fanny(Milla Jovovich,kinetic here),Steven pursues his dream,much to the utter amazement of his painfully neurotic family(Jessica Walter,Ron Leibmann and Ileana Douglas). Meanwhile,he harbors a crush on an employment counselor(Vera Farmigia),a sweet woman with a difficult past.
Meanwhile,the dummy Steven has worked with has nearly developed a personality of its own,goading Steven to become bolder and braver mensch.
Brody's acuity at ventriloquy further enhances this film,which has nothing particularly fancy or breathtaking to it. The love story at play here is...well,it's different. It's neither sentimental nor cynical,sweet but not syrupy. Kind of rare in the world of light romantic comedy.
The show is spare but that,I feel,enhances this pic. To me,this is one of the more unique films I've sen in quite a while. Kudos to director/writer Greg Pritkin for his deft touch. The cast is well placed and make this film both awkward and warm. I recommend this film for anyone who likes either/or both their comedies or romances odd and true.