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The Tollbooth

  • 20042004
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
167
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The Tollbooth (2004)
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Comedy
This film follows a Jewish artist and her family.This film follows a Jewish artist and her family.This film follows a Jewish artist and her family.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
167
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Debra Kirschner
  • Writer
    • Debra Kirschner
  • Stars
    • Marla Sokoloff
    • Tovah Feldshuh
    • Ronald Guttman
  • Director
    • Debra Kirschner
  • Writer
    • Debra Kirschner
  • Stars
    • Marla Sokoloff
    • Tovah Feldshuh
    • Ronald Guttman
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    • 4User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Marla Sokoloff
    Marla Sokoloff
    • Sarabeth Cohen
    Tovah Feldshuh
    Tovah Feldshuh
    • Ruthie Cohen
    Ronald Guttman
    Ronald Guttman
    • Isaac Cohen
    Idina Menzel
    Idina Menzel
    • Raquel Cohen-Flaxman
    Liz Stauber
    Liz Stauber
    • Becky Cohen
    Rob McElhenney
    Rob McElhenney
    • Simon Stanton
    Jayce Bartok
    Jayce Bartok
    • Howie Flaxman
    Claire Beckman
    • Rabbi Glickstein
    Rachel Black
    • Naomi
    • (as Rachel Matthews Black)
    Vanessa Ferlito
    Vanessa Ferlito
    • Gina
    Deborah Ostrowsky
    • Stacey
    Arleigh Richards
    • Maddie Stanton
    William Wise
    • Bill Stanton
    Amanda Jane Stern
    Amanda Jane Stern
    • Young Sarabeth
    • (as Amanda Stern)
    Sara Nixon-Kirschner
    • Charlotte
    Jacob Weber
    • Mike
    Heidi Satter
    • Marie
    Carrie Dye
    • Maureen
    • (as Carrie Morgan Dye)
    • Director
      • Debra Kirschner
    • Writer
      • Debra Kirschner
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    Film well worth the Toll; has plenty of Heart.
    I just attended the World Premiere of "The Tollbooth" at the Hampton International Film Festival. Well-cast, well-acted, and very well-written this film has "heart"; at times I found myself either laughing or crying. The characters were very likable, and although sometimes exaggerated for comedic effect, the overall effect created a slice of realty to which I felt that I could easily relate. The story development did not move along predictable paths. At its end I found myself wanting more.

    Considering production values, I wanted to acknowledge its soundtrack which is something I don't usually notice. It included lively original music, of a varied jazz variety, and also very clever use of sound effects especially the New York City street sounds that were used to underscore the 'starter' urban apartment that the main character inhabits. I liked the pacing of the editing. My only point detractions to the film were due to my being conscious of most automobile interior shots being shot from the back seat, but this is hardly a serious issue for an Indie.

    This is my first IMDb review and their guidelines suggested including a comparable reference film. It brought to mind "Pieces of April" (2003) which also dealt with the theme of parent/child family relations and the struggle of young adults beginning independent life in New York. The Tollbooth adds the special cultural dynamics of an American-Jewish family.

    Following our screening the writer/director Debra Kirschner did Q&A and I was surprised to learn that this was only her first full length film. I look forward to more from her.
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    • scottjaffe
    • Oct 22, 2004

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    • Release date
      • October 22, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Shakti Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,546
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,546
      • Feb 5, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,546
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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