DUMMY is a family sitcom that ranks with memorable comic favorites like SIXTEEN CANDLES. Its charismatic lead, Steven (Adrien Brody), is an aspiring ventriloquist and total nerd who narrates the film in a self-deprecating deadpan voice-over. Though Steven is an adult with a job and his own life, he still lives at home with his wacky parents, who feed him and nag him just as they would a teenage kid. His hyperemotional sister (Illeana Douglas), a successful wedding planner, also lives at home. Steven must deal with threatening visits from her ex-fiancé in hilarious stalking scenes that are reminiscent of BETTER OFF DEAD. Meanwhile, Steven is falling in love with his career counselor (Vera Farmiga), a quiet woman who simply cannot understand Steven's bizarre, introverted personality. When Steven's best friend Fangora (Milla Jovovich), a rebellious wannabe punk rocker, tries to offer him some romantic advice, things only get worse. A poignant script, wildly funny characters, and the perfect suburban setting all combine to make Greg Pritikin's DUMMY a comic gem.
This film screened at the SXSW 2003 film festival in Austin, Texas.
DVD Features:
Region [unknown]
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Outtakes
Deleted Scenes
Featurette: HOW TO BECOME A VENTRILOQUIST
Special 'Dummy' Commentary
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
Dummy Trivia Game
Director of Photography
Horacio Marquinez: Director of Photography
Additional Music/Songs
Mike Ruekberg: Composer, DUMMY (2003)
Review 1:
"...A romantic comedy of considerable charm and humor....DUMMY is a modest movie with no shortage of pleasurable pluses..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C17 09/12/2003
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