The Dog Problem

Whose Leg Do You Have to Hump to Get a Good Movie Around Here?

Since this is my first article for the Hump Day Movie Review and that the title of my bi-weekly article is stolen from a Family Guy quote, I will be reviewing "The Dog Problem" This movie is written and directed by Scott Caan. who you might remember in the Ocean's movies and other various projects. I do have to say that after watching this movie I respect him as a director and writer now. I think he is a good actor as well, but this movie opened my eyes to his full potential.

Solo (Giovanni Ribisi) is a neurotic author who on the last day of visiting his psychologist, who is Don Cheadle, it is suggested by Don that Solo get a pet. Solo, seeking an answer to his despair and lack of human love rushes out to go buy a dog. At this point we are introduced to Solo's best friend Casper (Scott Caan). Scott plays Casper well, but it seems like Casper is just the same Scott character that he has played in other movies.

Solo finds his dog, a small dog, but a dog none the less. He has never cared for anything besides himself and a dog is just a little too much to handle. Thinking this dog is too much of a burden to bear, Casper sends him to a friend. A rich white girl Jules (Mena Suvari ( I would hump her leg any day)) who takes care of puppies and then just gives them away. Solo after meeting her decides he wants to keep the dog.

Now one morning we are introduced to Benny, someone Solo owes money to. After Benny's very angry lecture about Solo Spending Benny's money he wants to take the dog from Solo. Solo convinces him that he should be the only owner of the dog.

One day in a dog park, after giving his dog a pep talk and telling him to man up, Solo meets a pretty lady. After a brief awkward exchange we find out her name is Lola (Lynn Collins(I would also hump her leg)) Lola's dog attacks Solo's dog and sends them on a trip to the vet. Unfortunately Solo is broke as a joke and can't afford to pay for it.

So what we have here is a recipe for a fun, light-hearted, love comedy about a person who discovers a depth for caring for other people and a dog.

One question before I go. When your watching this movie and I know you will cause I recommended it. Near the end, doesn't it look like she did it?