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Writer (WGA):
Mike White (written by)
Release Date:
31 August 2007 (UK)
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Tagline:
Has the world left you a stray?
Plot:
A secretary's life changes in unexpected ways after her dog dies. full summary | full synopsis
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1 nomination
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(11 articles)
Listen: This American Life Segment that Inspired Santa Wars, Movie to be Written by Mike White
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Gentlemen Broncos' Mike White On Playing an 'Albino Slick Rick' and the Status of School of Rock 2
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(From Slash Film. 19 November 2009, 11:00 PM, PST)
Gentlemen Broncos' Mike White On Playing an 'Albino Slick Rick' and the Status of School of Rock 2
(From Movieline. 22 October 2009, 12:00 PM, PDT)
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A lovely, quirky little movie
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Molly Shannon | ... | Peggy |
 | Laura Dern | ... | Bret |
 | Regina King | ... | Layla |
 | Thomas McCarthy | ... | Pier |
 | Josh Pais | ... | Robin |
 | John C. Reilly | ... | Al |
 | Peter Sarsgaard | ... | Newt |
 | Amy Schlagel | ... | Lissie |
 | Zoe Schlagel | ... | Lissie |
 | Dale Godboldo | ... | Don |
| Inara George | ... | Holly |
| Liza Weil | ... | Trishelle |
| Jon Shere | ... | Pound Employee |
 | Christy Moore | ... | Al’s Girlfriend (as Christy Lynn Moore) |
 | Audrey Wasilewski | ... | Audrey |
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Rated PG-13 for some suggestive references.
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97 min
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The website where Molly makes her card is a real website for making greeting cards.
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I like animals, I don't LOVE them. I don't even have a pet. However, that's not what this movie is about. Although many people will go expecting to see an animal lover's film or a hilarious comedy. The movie itself is not some screwball romantic comedy. And it certainly is NOT an animal rights propaganda film.
This is simply the story of woman who is like an animal that has been kept in a cage it's entire life and then, one day, was released into society. The uncertainty is so overwhelming that she reacts in irrational ways, "crazy" you might say. Genetically enhanced pigs are like this - they have panic attacks when released from their cages and a larger piece of the world becomes available. Peggy takes small, hesitant steps and slowly builds a life for herself that SHE wants, that makes her happy, where she can feel respected rather than relegated to the role of a mirror for the people around her. It took the death of a dog for her to realize that she was in an emotional cage.
Molly Shannon is truly perfection in this film. She's a joy and a study in wonderfully subtle film acting. Most won't see this compliment in her performance, but I noticed.
If you enjoy movies which make you think, than this is for you. If you want to see mindless, bubble gum entertainment (there's nothing wrong with that...sometimes) than stay away from this film. You just won't understand it.