Dean

Whatever the case may be, “Dean” succeeds regardless of what it’s missing, a fine first effort from Martin that nicely showcases his comedic style and handles its subject matter with gentle, friendly care.

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Backed by feel-good tunes from the likes of Pete Dello, the film nearly teeters into territory we’ve seen covered in countless other indie dramedies, but Martin never succumbs to the easy-to-please quirk that drowns so many others of its ilk.

2797d ago

Backed by feel-good tunes from the likes of Pete Dello, the film nearly teeters into territory we’ve seen covered in countless other indie dramedies, but Martin never succumbs to the easy-to-please quirk that drowns so many others of its ilk.

2797d ago

Deadpan comedian makes a touching debut as writer-director-actor with tale of grief-stricken artist falling in love.

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Aiming for that narrow band of the bullseye between Woody Allen and Noah Baumbach, comedian Demetri Martin’s directorial debut is a likable, slightly lightweight comedy about loss, grief, love, and the unbreakable bonds between fathers and sons. It helps a lot that the father in this case is played by Kevin Kline.

2797d ago

Deadpan comedian makes a touching debut as writer-director-actor with tale of grief-stricken artist falling in love.

2797d ago

Deadpan comedian makes a touching debut as writer-director-actor with tale of grief-stricken artist falling in love.

2797d ago

Aiming for that narrow band of the bullseye between Woody Allen and Noah Baumbach, comedian Demetri Martin’s directorial debut is a likable, slightly lightweight comedy about loss, grief, love, and the unbreakable bonds between fathers and sons. It helps a lot that the father in this case is played by Kevin Kline.

2797d ago

Aiming for that narrow band of the bullseye between Woody Allen and Noah Baumbach, comedian Demetri Martin’s directorial debut is a likable, slightly lightweight comedy about loss, grief, love, and the unbreakable bonds between fathers and sons. It helps a lot that the father in this case is played by Kevin Kline.

2797d ago

Stand-up comic Demetri Martin stars in his own writing/directing debut.

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Stand-up comic Demetri Martin stars in his own writing/directing debut.

2797d ago

Stand-up comic Demetri Martin stars in his own writing/directing debut.

2797d ago

Martin's a smooth enough director to make fuller and more ambitious pictures than Dean. This one's a promising start.

2797d ago

Dean has its moments. The cast is solid, and the story moves along smoothly. Slight though it may be, it’s a sweet enough tale, while it lasts.

2797d ago

Dean has its moments. The cast is solid, and the story moves along smoothly. Slight though it may be, it’s a sweet enough tale, while it lasts.

2797d ago

Martin's a smooth enough director to make fuller and more ambitious pictures than Dean. This one's a promising start.

2797d ago

Dean has its moments. The cast is solid, and the story moves along smoothly. Slight though it may be, it’s a sweet enough tale, while it lasts.

2797d ago

Martin's a smooth enough director to make fuller and more ambitious pictures than Dean. This one's a promising start.

2797d ago

If Mr. Martin’s take on grief is facile, the movie overall is a pleasant trip, and Dean’s doodles — by Mr. Martin himself — are a treat.

2797d ago

If Mr. Martin’s take on grief is facile, the movie overall is a pleasant trip, and Dean’s doodles — by Mr. Martin himself — are a treat.

2797d ago

If Mr. Martin’s take on grief is facile, the movie overall is a pleasant trip, and Dean’s doodles — by Mr. Martin himself — are a treat.

2797d ago

“Dean” is a movie that very clearly came from humane and compassionate impulses.

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One has to wade through a lot of eye-rolling comic marginalia to get to the film’s pained beating heart.

2797d ago

“Dean” is a movie that very clearly came from humane and compassionate impulses.

2797d ago

Comedian Demetri Martin's directorial debut owes a heavy debt to Woody Allen's 'Annie Hall.'

2797d ago

Comedian Demetri Martin's directorial debut owes a heavy debt to Woody Allen's 'Annie Hall.'

2797d ago

One has to wade through a lot of eye-rolling comic marginalia to get to the film’s pained beating heart.

2797d ago

“Dean” is a movie that very clearly came from humane and compassionate impulses.

2797d ago

One has to wade through a lot of eye-rolling comic marginalia to get to the film’s pained beating heart.

2797d ago

Comedian Demetri Martin's directorial debut owes a heavy debt to Woody Allen's 'Annie Hall.'

2797d ago

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: adult man-baby is sad over loss of a parent, and only a really pretty lady can help.

2797d ago

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: adult man-baby is sad over loss of a parent, and only a really pretty lady can help.

2797d ago

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: adult man-baby is sad over loss of a parent, and only a really pretty lady can help.

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