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Review - Shrink

October 20th 2009 14:20

Kevin Spacey is Henry Carter, a LA based shrink with numerous problems of his own. Trying to overcome his own demons due to the recent death of his wife, he struggles to maintain his own sanity while treating those around him. Ironically he is a celebrity in his own right having recently published a book entitled, "Don't Feel Sad".

The film centres around Henry's relationship with that of his patients, in particular, Jemma (Keke Palmer), a girl who is struggling to come to terms with the death of her mother. Her school has decided that she should visit a shrink due to an "occurrence" in the school washroom and she ends up in the office of Robert Carter (Robert Loggia), Henry's father who also happens to be a shrink. Robert decides that it would be worthwhile for both of them if he sees Henry and thus the relationship which is the crux of the movie begins.

The LA based set of characters in themselves are very interesting - Jesus the drug dealer (Jesse Plemon), Jack the alcoholic (Robin Williams), the ageing actress (Saffron Burrows), overly neurotic agent Patrick (Dallas Roberts) and wannabe producer Keira (Laura Ramsey). The link that connects them all is a little too coincidental and tenuous for my liking and overall there was just not enough meat on the bones to keep me interested.

Kevin Spacey is a fine actor but the storyline however did not do him justice. His acting is well matched with the likes of Keke Palmer and they are the scenes which most stand out in my mind. More of them and less of the others would have made for a far different and more compelling movie.

Voyage Review: 2.5/5

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Posted By: Michelle Sweeney - Category: Drama

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Comment by Wilson Pon

October 21st 2009 10:48

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Based on the storyline, I thought that Shrink would be a great movie. However, after reading your review, I'm going to give this one a pass, Michelle.

Comment by Michelle Sweeney

October 21st 2009 12:54

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I was really looking forward to this as I hadn't seen anything with Kevin Spacey for a while - oh well - win some lose some. Guess I will just have to wait for The Men Who Stare At Goats.

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