Dummy (2003)

Editor's Note DUMMY is a family sitcom that ranks with memorable comic favorites like SIXTEEN CANDLES. Its charismatic lead, Steven (Adrien Brody), is an aspiring ventriloquist and total nerd who narrates the film in a self-deprecating deadpan voice-over. Though Steven is an adult with a job and his own life, he still lives at home with his wacky parents, who feed him and nag him just as they would a teenage kid. His hyperemotional sister (Illeana Douglas), a successful wedding planner, also lives at home. Steven must deal with threatening visits from her ex-fiancé in hilarious stalking scenes that are reminiscent of BETTER OFF DEAD. Meanwhile, Steven is falling in love with his career counselor (Vera Farmiga), a quiet woman who simply cannot understand Steven's bizarre, introverted personality. When Steven's best friend Fangora (Milla Jovovich), a rebellious wannabe punk rocker, tries to offer him some romantic advice, things only get worse. A poignant script, wildly funny characters, and the perfect suburban setting all combine to make Greg Pritikin's DUMMY a comic gem. This film screened at the SXSW 2003 film festival in Austin, Texas.

	Milla Jovovich
	Ron Liebman
	Jessica Walter
	Vera Farmiga
	Jared Harris
	Illeana Douglas
	Adrien Brody
	Richard Temtchine - Producer
	Mike Ruekberg - Additional Music/Songs
	Paul Wallfisch - Composer
	Bob Fagan - Producer
	Horacio Marquinez - Director of Photography
	Gregory Pritikin - Screenwriter
	Gregory Pritikin - Director

Los Angeles Times
"...A romantic comedy of considerable charm and humor....DUMMY is a modest movie with no shortage of pleasurable pluses..." 09/12/2003 p.C17