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An dark comedy centering around Barry Egan, the socially impaired owner of a small business—distributing novelty toilet plungers—in the San Fernando Valley. Dominated by seven sisters, and constantly negotiating his own manhood, he is unlikely to find romance unless romance finds him. In an attempt to resolve his loneliness, while having a vulnerable moment, Barry contacts a phone sex operator... See Full Description
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Comedy and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 37 min. |
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| Release Date: |
October 11th, 2002 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong language including a scene of sexual dialogue. |
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| Distributors: |
Sony Pictures Releasing
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$17,791,031 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"...a melancholy movie with a happy ending." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"...(Adam) Sandler reveals depths and tones we may have suspected but couldn't bring into focus." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...an eccentric, highly charged film..." more...
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A- |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret A. McGurk
"...funny, romantic and suffused with compassion." more...
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A |
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