The Dog Problem

The Dog Problem (2006)

  • 57% of critics liked it
    (7 reviews)

  • 53% of users liked it
    (4,046 ratings)

A once-successful novelist in search of creative inspiration and personal happiness purchases a puppy in hopes that the resulting companionship will open up a new path of self-discovery in a contemporary comedy of urban dissatisfaction directed by Scott Caan. There was a time when Solo (Giovanni… More

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Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 7, 2007 Wide
On DVD
Aug 28, 2007
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Critic Reviews

  • Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune

    A lackluster comedy that has very little bark and no bite.

  • Eddie Cockrell, Variety

    Mildly funny yet off-puttingly mannered.

  • Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

    aided immeasurably by enjoying the little touches and all but ignoring the big picture.

  • Brian Webster, Apollo Guide

    Could have done with a strong voice to step in and demand repairs to shortfalls that are reminiscent of what often plagues films that are too much of a one-person creation.

  • Chris Hewitt (St. Paul), St. Paul Pioneer Press

    There is [a Woody] Allen-ish quality to this talky comedy. But Ribisi is very appealing, Lynn Collins is a distinctive love interest and the talk is funny and quick.

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  • Jeff "


    The Dog Problem is a good little comedy that is quite original, and in many ways pretty crazy. I really enjoyed the film, thought that the film was entertaining, well directed and it had a good cast. But this is the type of film that there could have been a slightly better script… More

  • Nicki M


    Weak. Has it's moments, and is not exactly a bad movie, but it just doesn't go anywhere much and you don't really wind up caring for any of the characters apart from the dog. Mena Suvari is the highlight in this one, and the only one who really stands out, but even… More

  • Jay R


    Funny, I guess. It was a pretty slow movie and not incredibly well directed, but it had heart and a good ending. Good to see Ribisi in a leading role, and I always love Caan and Cheadle.

  • Audrey L


    Giovanni Ribisi finally gets another lead role. he is phenominal!!!

  • shane h


    This movie is true grit, real life problems that anyone could have. Get rich writing a book, live the good life, lose everything, spend $100,000 in therapy, borrow money from the wrong people, buy a little dog cuz your shrink thinks you need something to love, dog gets bitten by a pit… More

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