The Dog Problem

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The Dog Problem ★★½ 2006 (R)

Solo (Ribisi) is at a personal and professional crossroads after squandering the rewards of his success on drugs, women, and therapy. At his last session with Dr. Noumand (Cheadle), the good psychiatrist suggests he get a pet to help overcome his loneliness. Upon doing so, his new pooch is soon chomped by a formidable hound in the care of a spunky stripper (Collins). This leads to a most unusual relationship plagued with canine complications. Holds your interest, develops nicely, with just the right touch of comedic urban disdain. 89m/C DVD . Giovanni Ribisi, Don Cheadle, Lynn Collins, Kevin Corrigan, Mena Suvari, Scott Caan, Joanna Krupa; D: Scott Caan; W: Scott Caan; C: Phil Parmet; M: Mark Mothersbaugh.

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