Persons of Taste: Roger Dodger

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Roger Dodger (2002)

Cast: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Jennifer Beals

Director(s): Dylan Kidd

Language: English

Genre: Social Drama

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Synopsis

After cynical New York advertising copywriter Roger Swanson (Campbell Scott) is dumped by his on-again/off-again girlfriend, Joyce (Isabella Rossellini), who is also his boss, his painful workday is further complicated by the unexpected arrival of his 16 year-old nephew, Nick (Jesse Eisenberg). After asking to spend the night at Roger's, Nick reveals that he has come to ask for help--in hopes of ditching his virginal status, Nick begs Roger for a lesson in the art of seduction. Embittered Roger ... [Get complete synopsis]

Deril wrote on January 11, 2010, 12:33 am
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Again, this was a hard movie to get my head around (although tomatometer gives it a whopping 88%).

It was very good, and I really enjoyed watching, but just kinda weird overall.
Sorta funny, sorta dark & sad, Sorta well written, sorta good acting, but the end results were very good.

The main character (Roger) is way over the top. I'm sure there are NY business types that fit his mold, but not quite to this exstent. There are several backstories that you have to figure out as the whole picture isn't really told to you (not that it's a bad thing).

Worth a watch, although I can see some people hating this movie.

Also, there are several scenes (20 minutes long) where nothing much happens. Just people sitting at tables talking. This was a plus IMO, just saying.