Roger Dodger
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Movie Reviews of Roger Dodger
Movie Review: Outstanding modern classic
Summary: 4 Stars
Clever film with a raging script that reminds one of conversations that go on when people really say what they are thinking--in this case, mostly what Scott has to say. Scott is brilliant as the misogynistic Roger, who on a whim decides to show his visiting nephew what it is really all about.A few lapses here and there and not all parts of the film fire well, but over all it is unusually clever with a large amount of credibility. The bar scenes feel fairly reminiscent of a real bar and we can almost believe that Roger would have been there, showing his young charge the ropes ( as he sees them, at any rate). First rate fun, might make you wince a bit.
Movie Review: SHAKING THINGS UP
Summary: 4 Stars
Roger Dodger is a smug, charmless provocation-fest offered up defensively as art, presented in that sick-making underlit shaky-cam style favoured by Lars Von Trier and his DOGME zombie ilk. Still, it is a think-piece, unlike 99.99 whatever of what is being churned out by AMERIcorp, enlarging the movie-going discourse beyond fashion dos-and-dont's and box-office receipts. The DVD is all the better, providing both greater thematic context and scenic relief for an otherwise relentless and claustrophobic viewing experience. If CGI, wire-fu, McG, MTV, snappy comebacks, and, yes, irony, have become bywords for evil, then, by all means, find and buy.Movie Review: The feel of a very good stageplay in the form of a movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie is not for everyone. There's little action and nothing special in terms of cinematography - it's a pure dialogue movie. It's got the feel of a daring stageplay that's been transformed into a movie. If you go in realizing this, then you'll be happy. Campbell Scott shows that he's got his father's acting skills as he plays a womanizer who's showing his nephew that "Sex is all around you" in New York. And Elizabeth Berkeley! She actually redeemed herself for Showgirls in this movie.
This film is not for everyone, but still, a very good piece of film by a freshman writer/director who shows promise.
Movie Review: A Cynical Coming of Age Story...
Summary: 4 Stars
Roger, cynical advertising specialist, is dumped by his girlfriend/boss as he has difficulty growing up, or at least it seems that is why she broke up with him. During this rough time Roger has a visit from his nephew, Nick, who struggles with how to approach women, which is something Roger is a self-proclaimed specialist in. This brings Roger and Nick on a quest for sin and pleasure that goes astray. Roger Dodger is a well written story with several cynical insights that lead the characters through a coming of age story that offers a pretty good cinematic experience.Movie Review: Say What?
Summary: 4 Stars
Great dialogue and perfect casting made this film work so well. "Roger Dodger" made me realize that in our ADD-plagued world, people don't listen very well. What a shame, though a sharp tongue can be your downfall along with the habit of botching the dreams of others. Lots going on here and a clever resolution at the end is unexpectedly welcome-nearly perfect. Michael Duranko
www.bootism.com