The Dog Problem

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The Dog Problem

R,

2006,

1h 29m,

Romance/

Comedy

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57%

7 Reviews

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54%

2,500+ Ratings

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57%

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7 Reviews

54%

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2,500+ Ratings

Solo (Giovanni Ribisi) is a troubled young man and heavily in debt because of frequent sessions with his psychiatrist, Dr. Normand (Don Cheadle). Following Normand's advice, he buys a dog for companionship, but he is not quite sure what to do with the creature. A visit to a local dog park leads to a meeting with Lola (Lynn Collins), a woman who may actually be just what the doctor ordered.

Jeff Strickler

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Apr 27, 2007

1.5/4

A lackluster comedy that has very little bark and no bite.

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Eddie Cockrell

Variety

Sep 19, 2006

Mildly funny yet off-puttingly mannered.

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Sep 1, 2007

3/5

aided immeasurably by enjoying the little touches and all but ignoring the big picture.

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Brian Webster

Apollo Guide

Jul 26, 2007

70/100

Could have done with a strong voice to step in and demand repairs to shortfalls that are reminiscent of what often plagues films that are too much of a one-person creation.

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Chris Hewitt

St. Paul Pioneer Press

Apr 27, 2007

3/4

There is [a Woody] Allen-ish quality to this talky comedy. But Ribisi is very appealing, Lynn Collins is a distinctive love interest and the talk is funny and quick.

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Erik Childress

eFilmCritic.com

Sep 20, 2006

3.5/4

A romantic comedy which doesn't force its charm down your throat and instead allows the viewer in to peek around its quirks and discover the true heart beating within.

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Luke L

Feb 4, 2018

Funny and heartfelt! Great writing from Scott Caan and an especially endearing performance from Giovanni Ribisi, who is just hilarious in this movie. The main female character, Lola (played by Lynn Collins) was also uncommonly well-written (and of course Collins kills it). I would have given this movie five stars, but I'm going to be honest, the score was a little grating. That was the movie's only weak point, in my opinion.

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Synopsis

Solo (Giovanni Ribisi) is a troubled young man and heavily in debt because of frequent sessions with his psychiatrist, Dr. Normand (Don Cheadle). Following Normand's advice, he buys a dog for companionship, but he is not quite sure what to do with the creature. A visit to a local dog park leads to a meeting with Lola (Lynn Collins), a woman who may actually be just what the doctor ordered.

Director: Scott Caan
Producer: Jonah Smith, Palmer West
Screenwriter: Scott Caan
Production Co: Thousand Words
Rating: R (Language|Some Sexual Content|Nudity)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Aug 28, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA): $914
Runtime: 1h 29m

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