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Shrink
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R,1hr 50min
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Released:
July 24, 2009
Distributor:
Roadside Attractions
Synopsis: A jaded psychiatrist takes on a pro bono case that puts his professionalism to the ultimate test in director Jonas Pate's knowing exposé of the "other" Hollywood. Between sorting through the insecurities of a fading film starlet (Saffron Burrows), a struggling writer (Mark Webber), and an obsessive-compulsive talent agent (Dallas Roberts), A-list psychiatrist Henry Carter (Kevin Spacey) barely has the time to deal with his own problems. Suddenly, into the middle of Henry's malaise wanders a troubled ... Full Synopsis
Critics' Reviews
Grief and suicide seem unlikely subjects for a comedy. But Shrink tries gamely to mine edgy humor from the darkest places. Sometimes it works. Other times, its Hollywood-centric focus feels like a re-heated cinemash of "The Wackness," "Crash" and "The Player." Full Review
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Kevin Spacey in "Shrink" (Roadside Attractions)
Mark Webber in "Shrink" (Roadside Attractions)
Kevin Spacey in "Shrink" (Roadside Attractions)
Kevin Spacey in "Shrink" (Roadside Attractions)
Pell James, left, and Mark Webber in "Shrink" (Roadside Attractions)
Kevin Spacey in "Shrink" (Roadside Attractions)
Mark Webber, left, and Pell James in "Shrink" (Roadside Attractions)
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