Numb (2007)
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68% want to see it
(1,652 ratings)
A man who is suddenly without feelings is motivated by a love he isn't quite sure is there in this offbeat independent comedy. Hudson (Matthew Perry) is a screenwriter who has enjoyed a modest success in Hollywood, but one day he suddenly and inexplicably sinks into a strange funk -- he feels… More A man who is suddenly without feelings is motivated by a love he isn't quite sure is there in this offbeat independent comedy. Hudson (Matthew Perry) is a screenwriter who has enjoyed a modest success in Hollywood, but one day he suddenly and inexplicably sinks into a strange funk -- he feels strangely removed from the world around him, as if reality has slipped away and he can't physically or emotionally feel his surroundings. Hudson's writing partner Tom (Kevin Pollock) is more than a bit disturbed by the sudden change in Hudson's demeanor, and on his advice he begins seeing the first of several psychiatrists, most of whom prescribe a dizzying variety of drugs, except for Dr. Blaine (Mary Steenburgen), who is turned on by Hudson's condition and ends up having an affair with him. As Hudson seems to be running out of ways to reconnect with himself, he meets Sarah (Lynn Collins), a beautiful woman who is quite taken with him and decides to introduce him to as many positive and compelling experiences as possible. The first feature-length directorial project for screenwriter Harris Goldberg, Numb received its North American premiere at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Harris Goldberg
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Studio
- Image Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Holly Grigg-Spall, Film4
Numb doesn't work...It's glib, flip, and cheesy as hell.
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Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
I'd be lying if I said I felt any less numb than Hudson by the end of the movie.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...stands out as a refreshingly innovative spin on a contemporary romantic comedy...
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Cast
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Matthew Perry
as Hudson Milbank
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Kevin Pollak
as Tom
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Helen Shaver
as Audrey
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Mary Steenburgen
as Dr. Blaine
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William B. Davis
as Peter
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Bob Gunton
as Dr. Townsend
- Harris Goldberg
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Lynn Collins
as Sarah
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Monique Ganderton
as Debra
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Ben Ayres
as Brad
