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28 October 2005 (UK) morePlot:
Justin throws himself and everyone around him into chaos when he attempts to break free from his addiction to his thumb. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 3 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(19 articles)
Likely Story Chooses a Graphic Novel that is 'Too Cool to be Forgotten' (From ioncinema. 10 June 2009)
Rosario Dawson Interview, Explicit Ills
(From MoviesOnline. 17 March 2009, 8:00 PM, PDT)
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Not your typical teenager moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ted Beckman | ... | Stoner Guy | |
| Benjamin Bratt | ... | Matt Schramm | |
| Vincent D'Onofrio | ... | Mike Cobb | |
| Arvin V. Entena | ... | Perry Lyman's Assistant | |
| Tyler Gannon | ... | Stoner Chick | |
| Kelli Garner | ... | Rebecca | |
| Allen Go | ... | Biology Teacher | |
| Dakota Goldhor | ... | Girl on Plane | |
| Walter Kirn | ... | Debate Judge | |
| Kit Koenig | ... | Principal | |
| Sarah Lucht | ... | English Teacher | |
| Eric Normington | ... | Hotel Desk Clerk | |
| Nancy O'Dell | ... | Herself | |
| Lanette Prazeau | ... | School Nurse | |
| Lou Taylor Pucci | ... | Justin Cobb (as Lou Pucci) |
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Rated R for drug/alcohol use and sexuality involving teens, language and a disturbing image.Parents Guide:
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96 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Australia:M | Canada:14A (British Columbia/Ontario) | Ireland:16 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Singapore:NC-16 | Brazil:16 | Argentina:16 | Finland:K-11 | Japan:PG-12 | Germany:12 | South Korea:15 | Norway:11 | USA:R | UK:15Fun Stuff
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Scarlett Johansson was originally cast as Rebecca Crane, but she dropped out shortly before filming and was replaced by Kelli Garner. moreGoofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Justin is charged $3.20 to mail a Business Reply envelope which is clearly marked "Postage Will Be Paid By Addressee". However, it is possible he intends to send it Priority Mail, which would have cost $3.20 in the time period of the original novel. moreQuotes:
Dr. Perry Lyman: You are not alone. You are not afraid. You don't need your thumb, and your thumb doesn't need you. moreSoundtrack:
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"Thumbsucker", one of the most original movies playing locally, deserves to be seen by a wider audience. Mike Mills, its director, has adapted Walter Kirn's novel with honesty and integrity, giving the viewer a picture of a young man and his family at a difficult time in their lives and how they relate and cope with the situation. This is no typical teenage coming of age as interpreted by Hollywood.
The film is an intelligent account of Justin's life and what makes him act the way he does. His home life seems to be the root of all the problems and his addiction to suck his thumb is a way to escape reality because he finds comfort in doing so. Justin is clearly a teenager in turmoil because he doesn't fit in the large scheme of things.
"Thumbsucker" makes a valid point about how easy it is to prescribe drugs for what seems to be afflicting Justin: Attention Deficit Disorder. In fact, what those pills are doing are creating a false security blanket for the young man, who awakens in time to realize the drug he is taking a form of "speed".
The work by Lou Taylor Pucci in the film is amazing. As Justin he shows an intelligence and naturalness well beyond his years. Tilda Swinton and Vincent D'Onofrio are seen as the confused parents. Keanu Reeves and Vince Vaughn make excellent appearances in roles that are different to what they usually play.
The film work because the good ensemble Mike Mills assembled for the movie.