The Dogwalker (2002)

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(10 reviews)
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In Paul Duran's witty comedy-drama, down-and-out Jerry (Will Stewart) chances upon an old woman Alma (Carol Gustafson) walking her dog. The lucky encounter leads to a job when Alma's daughter Helen (Stepfanie Kramer) hires him to look after her mother and the dog. Jerry quickly realizes that the job… More In Paul Duran's witty comedy-drama, down-and-out Jerry (Will Stewart) chances upon an old woman Alma (Carol Gustafson) walking her dog. The lucky encounter leads to a job when Alma's daughter Helen (Stepfanie Kramer) hires him to look after her mother and the dog. Jerry quickly realizes that the job is more complicated than he originally surmised. Alma is foul tempered, and a trio of wizened bridge-play suitors make increasingly bizarre demands on Jerry, while Helen and her vivacious teenaged daughter both make sexual advances on him. Later, when he enlists the help of his African-American friends, an unfortunate clash ensues resulting in tragedy. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By: Paul Duran
Written By: Paul Duran
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Sep 13, 2002 Wide
On DVD: Nov 25, 2003
Studio: Outrider Pictures

Critic Reviews

Lael Loewenstein, Variety
An indie that benefits from amusing characters, strong thesping and taut situational humor.
Michael Rechtshaffen, Hollywood Reporter
It's mighty tedious for the viewer who has to contend with unpleasant characters, hit-and-miss performances and awkwardly staged scenes.
Manohla Dargis, Los Angeles Times
This isn't a retooled genre piece, the tale of a guy and his gun, but an amiably idiosyncratic work.
Pete Vonder Haar, Film Threat
The Dogwalker starts off strong, but loses steam towards the end.
Luisa F. Ribeiro, Boxoffice Magazine
Trying hard to be cute, The Dogwalker is instead as muddled as can be, tripping up the film as if its ankles were entwined in its own leash.
Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Daily News
A pleasingly unpredictable stroll across all of the boundaries that we believe separate us -- and that actually do.
Gregory Weinkauf, New Times
This movie plays like an extended dialogue exercise in Retard 101.
Chuck Wilson, L.A. Weekly
A well-made but emotionally scattered film whose hero gives his heart only to the dog.