Review of Year of the Dog (2007) by Chase B — 25 May 2011

Molly Shannon isn't irritating in this movie, she's actually good. I can't believe I just typed that.

This review of Year of the Dog (2007) was written by Chase B on 25 May 2011.

Year of the Dog has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lou Lumenick (2,103) for New York Post (6,650) on 16 Oct 2011

Shannon is wonderful as a woman pushed over the edge by the death of her pet in Year of the Dog, a very low-key, well-acted dramedy…

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While some may be put off by Peggy's wild-eyed mania, and the film's broadly comic tone, Shannon makes this lost spirit strikingly sympathetic…

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By Sean R (754) on 23 Sep 2012

It's uncomfortable to watch and quite saddening. So, you know, it's mumblecore. Just, not great mumblecore…

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By Lisa Schwarzbaum (1,672) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 21 Aug 2013

I mean no impertinence when I say that as a portrait of love and grief, writer-director Mike White's exceptional film Year of the Dog deserves…

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By Becca N (9) on 19 Mar 2018

This movie is based on great ideas which really don't materialize. Excruciatingly slow pace…

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By Meredith W (585) on 22 Jul 2011

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By Gary T (2,283) on 01 May 2014

Wow ummm just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is such a good movie 2 watch......its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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