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In Los Angeles, a depressed writer named Solo has writer's block after a successful first book of which he's ashamed... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
Absolutely brilliant work moreUS TV Schedule:
| Fri. July 17 | 11:30 AM | TMC | |||
| Sat. July 18 | 4:30 AM | TMC |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Giovanni Ribisi | ... | Solo | |
| Lynn Collins | ... | Lola | |
| Scott Caan | ... | Casper | |
| Kevin Corrigan | ... | Benny | |
| Sarah Shahi | ... | Candy | |
| Tito Ortiz | ... | Frank | |
| Kimo Leopoldo | ... | Ted | |
| Brian Goodman | ... | Joe the Guard | |
| Jennifer Carpenter | ... | Redheaded Waitress | |
| Laura Katz | ... | Late Night Waitress | |
| Joanna Krupa | ... | Taffy | |
| Crispian Belfrage | ... | Jeffrey the Butler | |
| Med Abrous | ... | Brad | |
| Melissa Keller | ... | Escalator Girl | |
| Elizabeth Carey | ... | Angry Ketchup Waitress (as Liz Carey) |
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Rated R for language, some sexual content and nudity.Parents Guide:
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Continuity: When Solo and Casper are having breakfast in the diner Solo's plate keeps switching position on the table between shots. First it is in front of him, then it's to his right, and then it switches back again. moreFAQ
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If I had kept the reviews and comments in mind, I would've never rented this film, but I went with my gut and the fact that Ribisi is amazing and am so impressed with this movie. I loved this movie so much I'm bothering to leave a comment which in itself, for me, is unusual.
This sweet, poignant, simple, and heartbreakingly realistic movie is about a man who buys a dog at the advice of a therapist to improve his life. That's the straight-forward surface story. But as the story progresses, you really start to realize and appreciate the massive similarities between the dog and the main character, and the plight the dog and the emotional growth of the man. No matter what the movie is about or how far-out it is, it should connect with the viewer emotionally, be so realistic to everyday feelings it's scary, make you view you own personal life in a more open-minded revelatory way, and make you consider what life is all about. This is definitely one of those movies.
Based on other reviews and comments, this movie isn't for everyone's tastes. But to me, this is the kind of movie that makes the hundred other semi-interesting but ultimately disappointing movies viewed before it pale in comparison. It's a gem that makes you happy you saw it. It was absolutely brilliant and I loved it.