Dummy
Dummy

Dummy

2006Movie10 minEnglish

A dark evening. A father drives home with his daughter on the back seat. A head-on collision. A man awakes in a large empty room, where the father appears to want something from him. That night, victim and inflictor reconstruct the biggest mistake of their lives.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes59%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users71%
Director: James SchamusGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In this quirky romantic comedy, an aspiring filmmaker named David finds himself in a complex love triangle with two very different women. He's struggling to navigate his personal life and career aspirations, dealing with the eccentric personalities of his love interests and the pressures of filmmaking. The film explores themes of love, ambition, and the search for connection in a contemporary urban setting.

Critical Reception

Dummy received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its charming performances and unique narrative style, while others found its plot somewhat meandering. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating its offbeat humor and relatable portrayal of romantic struggles.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming performances, especially from the lead cast.
  • Appreciated for its offbeat humor and unconventional romantic storyline.
  • Some critics found the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally unfocused.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's quirky humor and the chemistry between the main actors. Many found the romantic entanglements to be relatable and engaging, though some felt the story could have been more tightly structured.

Fun Fact

The film was an early directorial effort from James Schamus, who is more widely known as a producer and screenwriter, particularly for his collaborations with director Ang Lee.

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