Year of the Dog
Paramount Vantage | Release Date: April 13, 2007 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
70
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 31 Critic Reviews
Positive:
26
Mixed:
4
Negative:
1
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60
Village VoiceRob Nelson
Mike White, writer of "Chuck & Buck" and "The School of Rock" (and oddball actor in both), here directs his latest geek's revenge fantasy like a psychotherapeutically treated Todd Solondz. Read full review
60
The New YorkerDavid Denby
The movie's meaning seems to be: we're all crippled in some way, so just live with it--celebrate it, even. That isn't satire; it's moss-brained sentiment that turns "sensitivity" into a dimly dejected view of life. Read full review
58
Seattle Post-IntelligencerSean Axmaker
The curious character study is a comedy in a minor key, but for all White's fascination with Peggy, he brings little conviction to the healing message under all this creepiness and social awkwardness, beyond what Shannon brings to the role. Read full review
40
Film ThreatRick Kisonak
Billed as a comedy but it would be every bit as accurate to categorize it as science fiction or a World War II drama. It is simply not a funny film. Read full review
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