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In the Dog House
When a divorced mom tries to start dating again, her kids and her dog set out to sabotage the dates. They are successful until her high school sweetheart shows up and he's onto them and they do a comedic battle to sway their mom's heart away from her high school sweetheart back to their father.
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Plot Summary
A struggling actor juggles his chaotic personal life with the demands of a new, experimental film role. As his relationships fray and his grip on reality loosens, he must confront his deepest fears to find redemption.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the performances uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the unconventional narrative and others finding it pretentious and inaccessible.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its ambitious, artistic aspirations and stylistic choices.
Criticized for a confusing plot and lack of emotional depth.
Performances were noted as a mixed bag, with some standing out positively and others falling flat.
Google audience: Audience reviews were polarized. Many appreciated the film's experimental nature and thought-provoking themes, while a significant portion found it difficult to follow and lacking in entertainment value.
Fun Fact
The film's unconventional production schedule and Yablans' experimental directorial approach led to numerous on-set conflicts, which some speculate contributed to the film's disjointed feel.
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