Dr. Trabulous is a gifted psychologist with a special knack for truly understanding his patients. When an ordinary businessman who has witnessed a terrible office tragedy seeks to gain the insight of the seasoned professional, Dr. Trabulous helps to release a hidden rage that has slowly been eating away at the man's troubled soul. Meanwhile, in the culinary world, Great New Wonderful pastry shop proprietor Emme Keeler is about to discover that unseating the woman known as the Queen of Cake doesn't come without some heavy consequences. Elsewhere in the city, troubled couple Allison and David Burbage fight to save their marriage and break through to their curiously overconfident ten-year-old boy. Avi and Satish are immigrants and best friends who work together as security guards and wander the city making observations about contemporary America until their opposing perspectives are challenged by an unexpected development in their lives that neither saw coming. And despite the comfort she takes in her daily routine, Julie Berman discovers that her passion for life has long since died, until a visit with a childhood friend helps her to realize just what she's been missing all these lonely years.
This is a boring and seemingly pointless film. It was listed as a dramatic comedy, but it was far from funny and barely dramatic. The comedy is so subtle that it's almost non-existent - maybe that's what they call "intelligent comedy" which is mentioned on the DVD case. All of the mini stories that are told involve mundane characters in depressing situations - not exactly my idea of an interesting and enjoyable film. If you're in a good mood, don't watch this film as it might spoil your mood and if you're in a bad mood, it might drive you insane. Don't bother wasting your time with this pile of cr@p.
Rating: 1.5 of 5 stars
Would I watch it again: No
Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Olympia Dukakis, Jim Gaffigan, Edie Falco
I typically watch movies on Monday, Wednesday and Friday while riding the ACE Train from Tracy to Santa Clara. The opinions expressed are those of me, myself and I.
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