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Writer (WGA):
Mike White (written by)
Release Date:
31 August 2007 (UK)
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Tagline:
Has the world left you a stray?
Plot:
A secretary's life changes in unexpected ways after her dog dies. full summary | full synopsis
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1 nomination
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(11 articles)
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A Really REAL Film
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Molly Shannon | ... | Peggy |
 | Laura Dern | ... | Bret |
 | Regina King | ... | Layla |
 | Thomas McCarthy | ... | Pier |
 | Josh Pais | ... | Robin |
 | John C. Reilly | ... | Al |
 | Peter Sarsgaard | ... | Newt |
 | Amy Schlagel | ... | Lissie |
 | Zoe Schlagel | ... | Lissie |
 | Dale Godboldo | ... | Don |
| Inara George | ... | Holly |
| Liza Weil | ... | Trishelle |
| Jon Shere | ... | Pound Employee |
 | Christy Moore | ... | Al’s Girlfriend (as Christy Lynn Moore) |
 | Audrey Wasilewski | ... | Audrey |
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Rated PG-13 for some suggestive references.
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97 min
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The website where Molly makes her card is a real website for making greeting cards.
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Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2007-04-14)" (2007)
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"Year of the Dog" is by no means a Hollywood movie. No "perfect" characters here. No "perfect" story. Don't get me wrong, I love a good Hollywood movie. By all means, bring on the popcorn! We do, indeed, need that sort of entertainment in this day and age. I truly love it!
I'm just saying that this film is another breed altogether. "Year of the Dog" deals with situations, realities, and characters one might actually encounter in real life.
This film is brilliant in that it doesn't take sides. An animal lover (like myself) can watch it, and feel fulfilled and amused. A non-animal-lover (unlike myself) can likewise watch it, and feel fulfilled and amused.
Quite a tightrope writer/director Mr. White has created for himself. . .and completely succeeded at traversing. Bravo sir!
It's ultimately a story about how different sorts of people find a way of dealing with the painful events in their lives.
The actors are all on top form (particularly Regina King, Molly Shannon, Laura Dern, and Peter Saarsgard--not to mention all the beautiful animals).
One could view this story as an exploration of "Dysfunction in modern America". Or, one could view this story as an exploration of "How to deal with dysfunction in modern America".
Take your pick...