Thumbsucker

  • 2005


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Average Rating 3.7/5
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4.5
Thumbsucking gives way to Ritalin, and underachieving gives way to a scary perfectionism. Av Club
3.8
After all these years its amazing he doesnt need braces, but instead he gets Perrys mantras: You dont need your thumb and your thumb doesnt need you. Rogerebert
1.3
But in a film thats already established its protagonist as a raging, loathsome man, theres no room here for romantic notions of crime.
4.5
Thumbsucker is a gently stirring symphony about emotional transition filled with lovely musical passages and softly nuanced performances.
4.0
Mike Millss feature film debut manages to show how calamitous and out of control (and also how thrilling) growing up odd and ordinary can be. The New York Times
4.0
This is a well acted and reasonably intelligent stab at the genre that scores its points by given viewers something to think about instead of simply p .. E Film Critic
2.5
But despite Vaughns credible Vince Lombardi imitation and self important mugging, the scene peters out before eliciting any hard laughter. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
Thumbsucker ultimately doesnt work because its nothing more than a caricature of itself. Cinema Blend
3.8
A quirky coming of age tale where just about every character is going through some sort of change. Ny Daily News
3.1
So no one would argue that Thumbsucker sucks. But the thing does seem just so indie movie familiar. The Globe And Mail
4.0
A quirky coming of age film about a confused adolescent and his parents who are experiencing their own mid life crisis. Spirituality And Practice
2.5
Comes across like a Lifetime movie with attitude and a much better cast than that networks usual list of TV has beens. One Guys Opinion
2.8
So unexciting that it almost made me want to suck my thumb or whatever to get over sitting through such a heavy going and dull film. Sover
3.8
Finally, theres Keanu Reeves, who doesnt try to exceed his limited range. ReelViews
3.1
Yet, as Justins deep, new age orthodontist (Keanu Reeves) suggests, maybe thats not the ultimate answer. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
out of La Neuvaine Directed by Bernard mond CANADA/97 MINUTES/CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMA Its hard not to be impressed by how engaging La Neuvaine event .. Reel Film Reviews
3.8
If it sometimes overdoes its indie film quirkiness, it ultimately makes up for it with real depth and laugh out loud comedy. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
That would be Lou Pucci, whose disarming performance is whats most alive in this film, and why its worth seeing. News Review
3.5
An impressive debut for Mills, who knows exactly what to do with his extremely strong cast. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
has an extremely unusual face, which, in addition to bearing a strong resemblance to Tilda Swinton, allows him to carry off both deadpan comedy and se .. View London
3.8
In its own sneaky way, the film cleverly manages to examine the meaning of loneliness while looking at dysfunctional family dynamics, but without beco .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
The story lets the viewers down by suggesting that Justins success is somehow tainted because he is taking his prescribed medication. Internet Reviews
3.8
Like so many recent movies, Thumbsucker uses soundtrack pop as aural shorthand for its young heros inner state, but it doesnt lean too hard on the mus .. Boston
4.0
Even Perry the orthodontist isnt finally what he initially seemed. Mountain X
3.8
Thumbsucker is much more than a poignant coming of age tale, it addresses the existential fears and emotional doubts of both parents and children. Emanuellevy
4.5
The gritty reality of dependency and pharmaceuticals is sidestepped, unrealistically and insultingly. Reel Talk Reviews
4.5
There isnt enough drama here to sustain an entire film, and Schreibers direction is relentlessly coy. Slate
4.0
All this, plus the best T shirt slogan youre likely to see this year. Eye For Film
4.5
Here, adolescence is a pandemic condition, a metaphor for the endless human struggle to become comfortable in ones own skin, blemishes and all. Eye For Film
1.5
These elements can all be hotly debated, but it doesnt make for a satisfying film.
4.0
A worthy addition to the growing subgenre of seventies influenced coming of age films. Linus van Pelt would approve. Flim Threet
3.0
Justin appears to take from his mothers side since Audrey (Tilda Swinton) doesnt act particularly grownup either. Bbc
4.0
Instead of trying to shock audiences with sensationalistic exposs about the dirty secrets of suburbia, Mills presents a family thats loving, flawed, a .. Las Vegas Weekly
2.5
Thumbsucker aims high but swerves too frequently between the engaging and the credibility defying to be satisfying. Calendar Live
3.5
Despite its insights into the troubled world of todays kids, the movie has its problems. Seattle Pi
4.0
This is a thoughtful, entertaining Catcher in the Rye type movie with an exceptional cast, good script, and lousy title. Tony Medley
4.5
ne of the funniest, most melancholy, and ultimately touching films Ive seen recently. Pajiba
4.4
One things for sure, of all the things a person can think to say about this movie one they certainly cant, title to the contrary, is that it sucks. Movie Freak
4.5
If youre able to laugh at life, youre more likely to enjoy the subtleties.
1.9
Its a great title. It screams Look at me! Im quirky! But the movie has no substance. Movie Habit
3.5
As it stands, the film is perhaps a tad low key to catch the eye, but its carefully enough made and, especially, acted, to keep a hold on the brain an .. Oregon Live
4.5
In adapting Walter Kirns novel, Mills has made a thoughtful study of our collective search for magic pills and other panaceas. La Weekly
2.5
But, whoa, we cant be depending on the therapeutic power of modern drugs forever. Varia Gate
3.8
Thumbsucker is a minor key but satisfying dramedy about a high school misfit who takes solace in his, well, thumb. Kansas City
5.0
Many films portray teens as Frankenstein monsters bolted together by peer pressure and prescription drugs. Thumbsucker bests most of them by avoiding .. The Filmy Ap
4.5
Mills delivers here a rather original first feature, even though it follows the steps of other tales of teenage alienation. Montreal Film Journal
1.5
Thumbsucker continues the tiresome trend of medicated teen, clueless adults dramas that are currently flooding the market. Or Lando Weekly
3.5
Quirky doesnt begin to describe this eccentric and funny dip into the bizarro world psyche of adolescence, marked by neck breaking turns of character .. Jam! Movies
3.0
Its hardly a profound insight, but the film is well executed and well acted and therefore recommended, thumbs and all. Jam! Movies
3.8
The cast renders the silly human, and the script is sad, and funny, and real without being real. Film Blather
3.5
It makes you feel better about any peculiar habits you might be hanging onto from childhood, and it entertains you at the same time. TheMovieChicks.com
1.5
Suggests...maybe there is something terribly wrong in our nation where everyone ends up needing to be addicted to something. Vulture
3.8
Film critics can breathe easy. This fine pic with a first time director and unknown lead posits that its OK to be weird. Compuserve
4.4
I loved its sublimely honest insight into the complexities of life. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
5.0
With a brilliant script, sure direction and amazing performances, indie comedy Thumbsucker is one of the years top 10. Net Flix
2.5
The film itself could stand an extra dose or two of something special; what it achieves falls far short of what it aims for. Film Force Ign
3.8
...never fully crosses over into a teen drama from the adults point of view, but its few variations are rewarding enough. Suburban Chicago News
3.1
Has all the structure and focus of a study hall notebook paper doodle. Arizona Daily Star
3.8
Thumbsucker proves to be less about breaking new ground than about telling an oft told story well.
4.4
Mike Mills completely absorbing and unique film Thumbsucker is one of the best films I saw at Sundance this year.
4.0
VOYEURISTIC DRAMA THE SPECTATOR (Paolo Franchi, Italy, 2004) 98min 0. . The List
4.0
A slow, deliberative but interesting trip into our overstimulated and overmedicated society through the eyes of a teenage slacker who cant stop suckin .. Dm Register
3.8
Bonus points are awarded for the soundtrack by Tim Delaughter and many of his compatriots from the Polyphonic Spree. Film Fest



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