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Movies Are Prayers, Josh's book Get it here. Welcome to the Dollhouse. Critic Reviews. Roger Ebert. But I'm making Welcome to the Dollhouse sound like some sort of grim sociological study, and in fact it's a funny, intensely entertaining film. Read full review. Lisa Schwarzbaum. But Solondz also creates keen portraits of the participating characters in Dawn's daily drama.
The only downside: The drama veers unsteadily toward outlandishness. Kenneth Turan. With his ability to understand and convey these absurdist scenarios in both adult and preteen terms, writer-director Solondz catches the unlooked-for humor in poignant, hurtful situations. Mike Clark. Welcome to the Dollhouse does, with accessible dark comedy and chilling honesty, reminding us right off that school-cafeteria agonies only begin with the cuisine. Empire Caroline Westbrook.
It may not be to everybody's taste, but this is a daring antidote to its more saccharine cousins. Rita Kempley. Writer-director Todd Solondz is far from clueless when it comes to the agonies of early adolescence, which he mercilessly re-creates in his caustic suburban comedy Welcome to the Dollhouse. Jonathan Rosenbaum. This obsessive movie, awarded the grand jury prize at the Sundance festival, may not quite live up to its advance billing; the subject is powerful, but the filmmaking often seems slapdash, and the final half hour dithers.
User Score. Write a Review. User Reviews. Scraper Jan 10, It's hard to find other words for this well-thought, nuanced, aching picture. A good movie for young folks as the ideas of attractiveness and self-worth become so exaggerated and distorted during the pubescent years. Corona Column 3 Use these free activities to help kids explore our planet, learn about global challenges, think of solutions, and take action.
Welcome to the Dollhouse. A dark look at adolescence; not for kids. R 87 minutes. Rate movie. Watch or buy. Based on 1 review. Based on 4 reviews. Get it now Searching for streaming and purchasing options Common Sense is a nonprofit organization. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.
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See our privacy policy. A lot or a little? The parents' guide to what's in this movie. Positive Messages. Implied and sexual in nature. References to teen sex, rape, and child abuse. Both adult and child characters use strong language throughout. A reference or two, but not overwhelming.
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