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The Dog Problem

  • 20062006
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  • 1h 28m
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6.2/10
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The Dog Problem (2006)
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  • Comedy

When Solo, the writer of one book, runs out of money for therapy, his therapist suggests getting a dog. Problems arise.When Solo, the writer of one book, runs out of money for therapy, his therapist suggests getting a dog. Problems arise.When Solo, the writer of one book, runs out of money for therapy, his therapist suggests getting a dog. Problems arise.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Scott Caan
  • Writer
    • Scott Caan
  • Stars
    • Giovanni Ribisi
    • Lynn Collins
    • Scott Caan
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  • Director
    • Scott Caan
  • Writer
    • Scott Caan
  • Stars
    • Giovanni Ribisi
    • Lynn Collins
    • Scott Caan
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    • 27User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
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    Giovanni Ribisi and Lynn Collins in The Dog Problem (2006)
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    Giovanni Ribisi and Lynn Collins in The Dog Problem (2006)
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    Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi
    • Soloas Solo
    Lynn Collins
    Lynn Collins
    • Lolaas Lola
    Scott Caan
    Scott Caan
    • Casperas Casper
    Kevin Corrigan
    Kevin Corrigan
    • Bennyas Benny
    Mena Suvari
    Mena Suvari
    • Julesas Jules
    Sarah Shahi
    Sarah Shahi
    • Candyas Candy
    Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz
    • Frankas Frank
    Kimo Leopoldo
    Kimo Leopoldo
    • Tedas Ted
    Brian Goodman
    Brian Goodman
    • Joe the Guardas Joe the Guard
    Jennifer Carpenter
    Jennifer Carpenter
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    Laura Katz
    Laura Katz
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    Joanna Krupa
    Joanna Krupa
    • Taffyas Taffy
    Crispian Belfrage
    Crispian Belfrage
    • Jeffrey the Butleras Jeffrey the Butler
    Med Abrous
    • Bradas Brad
    Melissa Keller
    Melissa Keller
    • Escalator Girlas Escalator Girl
    Liz Carey
    Liz Carey
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    Jimmy the Dog
    Jimmy the Dog
    • Spotas Spot
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    Steve Jones
    • Selfas Self
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      • Scott Caan
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    Storyline

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    In Los Angeles, a depressed writer named Solo has writer's block after a successful first book of which he's ashamed, and he's broke, thanks to a year in classical psychoanalysis. In their final session, his therapist suggests that he gets a pet, so Solo buys a scrawny terrier that adds to his problems: the dog isn't house-trained; he owes money to a thug who's angry; at a dog park, he begs a woman he's just met to pay the veterinarian's bill when the dog is bitten; and his friend Casper has introduced him to a persistent rich girl who decides that she wants the dog. He could sell, settle his debts, and return to life with a clean carpet, or he could figure out why he doesn't want to part with the dog. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Eat. Sleep. Therapy. Repeat.
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language, some sexual content and nudity
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Hana Mae Lee's debut.
    • Goofs
      When Solo and Casper are having breakfast in the diner Solo's plate keeps switching position on the table between shots. First it is in front of him, then it's to his right, and then it switches back again.
    • Quotes

      Solo: Life is a delicate negotiation.

    • Soundtracks
      Walking in L.A.
      Performed by Missing Persons

    User reviews27

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Puppy's are forever
    "When a man's best friend is a dog, that dog has a problem."

    (from the opening credits)

    This basically unknown oddball Independent film is an entertaining dark comedy. It's rated R mainly because of off color language and some sexual situations, which are hardly graphic. Underneath, this film is ultimately good natured at its core. A shrink tells a young writer named Solo, who's troubled and lonely, to try owning a pet to aid his therapy, so he hesitantly gets a "so ugly it's cute" puppy from the pet shop at the local mall. He's totally clueless on how to care for it. However, from that day forward he is never the same again. Suddenly and unaccountably, everyone he encounters becomes smitten by his puppy, who's the real star in this feature. The themes hinge on lost hope and looking for love and connection in a confusing world. Solo happens to meet a pretty woman who, unexpectedly, is also troubled and lonely. Aside from the language, this is a surprisingly charming and quirky little film involving lost souls who meet a dog that inadvertently leads him to some answers about their plight in life. This is lighthearted fun but not exactly a family or children's movie. The ending is touching and sweet. Dog owners in particular will get a real kick out of this film.
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    • Aug 23, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 7, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Собача проблема
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dog Problem LLC
      • Thousand Words
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,344
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $914
      • Apr 29, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,344
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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