The Dog Problem (2006)

In Los Angeles, a depressed writer named Solo has writer's block after a successful first book of which he's ashamed, and he's broke, thanks to a year in classical psychoanalysis. In their ... See full summary »

Director:

Scott Caan

Writer:

Scott Caan

Stars:

Giovanni Ribisi, Lynn Collins, Scott Caan

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
Liz Carey	...	Angry Ketchup Waitress

Storyline

In Los Angeles, a depressed writer named Solo has writer's block after a successful first book of which he's ashamed, and he's broke, thanks to a year in classical psychoanalysis. In their final session, his therapist suggests that he gets a pet, so Solo buys a scrawny terrier that adds to his problems: the dog isn't house-trained; he owes money to a thug who's angry; at a dog park, he begs a woman he's just met to pay the veterinarian's bill when the dog is bitten; and his friend Casper has introduced him to a persistent rich girl who decides that she wants the dog. He could sell, settle his debts, and return to life with a clean carpet, or he could figure out why he doesn't want to part with the dog.

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Plot Keywords:

dog | dog park | strip club | mask | stripper | 

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Taglines:

Eat. Sleep. Therapy. Repeat.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexual content and nudity

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 August 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ihmisen paras ystävä

Filming Locations:

Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$914 (USA) (27 April 2007)

Gross:

$914 (USA) (27 April 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dog Problem LLC, Thousand Words

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

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.

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Quotes

Solo: Life is a delicate negotiation.

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Soundtracks

"Make It Wit Chu"
Queens Of The Stone Age

User Reviews

Simple yet Entertaining, Very Underrated Film.

Just roaming through the comedy section of a local blockbuster and picking out random films, mostly films I've never heard or seen. "The Dog Problem" was one of them. 15 minutes into the film and im thoroughly entertained. The acting is good, Dialogue is hilarious, and the plot is simple but yet interesting. I will say that Giovanni Ribisi is really underrated as an actor. He makes it look effortless. The same goes with Scott Caan on his Directing/Acting. "The Dog Problem" is an intelligent comedy. Very underrated. With this i look forward to more of Scott Caan's work.

7.4/10