Thumbsucker Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES PLOT SUMMARY
Justin (Lou Taylor Pucci) is a teenager boy, who has an oral obsession with his thumb. His mother (Tilda Swinton) seems to be a normal housekeeper, but she has her own obsessions as well, like a crush on a TV-star (Benjamin Bratt). The only person who's aware of Justin's problem is his father (Vincent D'Onofrio), manager in a store, but none of his advices seem to be working for Justin. The kid is signed up in a debate workshop, but the thing isn't going well, because he has his mind in a pretty classmate and, of course, in his thumb, affecting all the rest of his classes. So, Justin is a loner kid in the school, who prefers to lock himself in the bathroom and suck his thumb. Justin's dentist (Keanu Reeves), a mystical-hippie person, will try to help to overcome his thumb problem, through the hypnosis. But the school's psychologist will diagnose Justin with the Attention Deficit Disorder, and will prescribe him some drugs. Suddenly, Justin's problem with his thumb will disappear, becoming an hyperactive genius, winning several debate contests and the admiration from his teacher (Vince Vaughn). Nevertheless, more serious problems will come for Justin with his mother, his father and with a drug addiction.
| Lou Taylor Pucci | Justin Cobb |
| Tilda Swinton | Audrey Cobb |
| Vincent D'Onofrio | Mike Cobb |
| Keanu Reeves | Perry Lyman |
| Benjamin Bratt | Matt Schramm |
| Kelli Garner | Rebecca |
| Vince Vaughn | Mr. Geary |
| Chase Offerle | Joel Cobb |
| Dakota Goldhor | Girl on Plane |
| Walter Kirn | Debate Judge |
| Kit Koenig | Principal |
| Sarah Lucht | English Teacher |
| Arvin V. Entena | Perry Lyman's Assistant |
| Eric Normington | Hotel Desk Clerk |
| Allen Go | Biology Teacher |
| Mike Mills |
6.80 out of 10 (6212 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Thumbsucker Emulates Ecclesiastes
posted on 29 Aug 2009Do you have a childhood habit you can't get stop doing? Sure, everyone does. Whether, it's biting your nails, picking your nose, or rocking back and forth, we all have things that bring us comfort. In Thumbsucker, we are introduced to Justin, a boy who sucks his thumb, even though he is a teenager.Like most teenage boys, Justin has a troubled relationships with his parents, brilliantly played by Vincent D'Onofrio and Tilda Swinton. His thumb sucking brings comfort to him. His Dad ignores him unless it's to chide him for his habit, and his Mom treats him more like a buddy. Case in point, she takes him shopping for pretty dresses and insists that he call her by her first name to make her feel younger.What follows is similar to what happens to Solomon in the book of Ecclesiastes in Justin's life. He tries multiple things to make his life more meaningful: achievement, love, sex, drugs, and therapy. In the end, it's all meaningless. None of the things he tries ends up being the magic button that sticks. It's a journey of discomfort, pain, and growing to be a man. But this isn't just a depressing movie about how meaningless everything is. Instead, it's about how we try to make our life more meaningful through achievement or a relationship or an addiction that makes you feel fun or just numb. In the end, we're still just us with a thumb or ragged nails.The performances in this film were great. There were many supporting characters that are part of Justin's path. Each of them plays the role convincingly.
Austin Movie Show review
posted on 17 Aug 2009I sucked my thumb as a child. But unlike Lou Taylor Pucci's character in this film, I had quit sucking my thumb long before high school. Justin is a senior in high school, he's shy, awkward, insecure, and his self-esteem is not helped by the fact that he's a 17 year-old thumbsucker. At its core, Thumbsucker is an adorable teenage comedy about addictions, bad habits, and the emotional crutches we reply on whenever we feel pain. Thanks to his hippy, new-age orthodontist (Keanu Reeves), Justin is hypnotized into thinking his thumb tastes horrible, so he quits. But the end of one addiction merely marks the beginning of the next, and Justin soon convinces himself that his ADHD medication will change his life. But why are we so consumed with changing? Is thumb-sucking really such a bad habit after all? It's healthier than smoking crack. Thumbsucker is pure joy from beginning to end.
Rite of passage for the male teen film
posted on 10 Jul 2009This is a pretty good movie, but I didn't exactly feel euphoric after seeing it. I don't think I understood everything in it quite the way I was supposed to, so please disregard my vote.The cast contains a lot of good and known actors: Tilda Swinton, who I have just recently began to admire, is a producer of the movie. She plays the role of the mom. Vincent D'Onofrio (he's gotten fat, hasn't he?) plays the dad. Keanu Reeves plays the big brother type, but he's just the orthodontist. Benjamin Bratt plays the drug addicted celebrity that sees the light. Vince Vaughn is the teacher. Beautiful Kelli Garner plays the girlfriend.So they are all archetypes of the people one meets in life and they only play secondary roles in the film. The lead is played by Lou Taylor Pucci and he was a pretty decent casting decision.Conclusion: not an active movie, but a thought provoking one. The soundtrack is barely present, leaving the action and dialogue of the characters to speak for the plot. It is NOT a teenager movie, though, it's for a pretty mature audience, although teenagers could enjoy it more than they will want to.
Your rite of passage is whatever you make it
posted on 02 Jul 2009There was a time when, in the western world, there wasn't a word for what we now know as 'teenager'. I've no doubt everyone nevertheless experienced all those emotions and thought processes that we go through in making the transition from child to adult. Somehow now, just naming that time (being a teenager), isn't enough either for the young person themselves or anyone else dealing with them as they muddle through with their personal set of 'growing-up' issues. Thumbsucker is an absolute delight. It is down to earth, funny, insightful, moving, instructive and very engaging. This is as a result of some very fine acting of a very well crafted script from a clearly wonderful storyline. The only quibble I had was with the choice of music - for me, it mostly didn't add to or colour the action, rather the opposite. There was one exception and that was when we see Justin sitting in the orthodontists waiting room - oh yes, if you've ever been there, this is the music you'll hear where ever there is 'new age''spiritual' happy-clappy stuff on offer. Interesting that it is this, alongside the later drug treatment that provide the 'magic bullet' to stop the 'problem behaviour'. Happily, the film ends returning Justin's harmless (except to his teeth)self comforter to him. A masterful treatment of a common reality for, I suspect, more people than will be enticed to see it. The title 'Thumbsucker' seems entirely right, yet, I can see that it would put off a sizeable proportion of the potential audience. And that is a real crying shame.
A lost in translation for young adults
posted on 28 Jun 2009A lost in translation for young adults, what I mean by that is that the movie is slow for a reason and have many aspects to it. Justin is a lonesome teenager who sucks his thumb and have other mental issues. At first I was thinking that I turn it off, it was labeled as a comedy and I was expecting something that the movie didn't deliver, as I was thinking that it was slow unfunny movie I realized that i had watched the whole movie without turning it of. great acting from the whole family and a string script which deals with some important issues. The soundtrack really gets the movie starting and the cinematography really gets the feelings well.
Thumbnail review of THUMBSUCKER
posted on 04 Jun 2009I just saw the S.F. premiere of THUMBSUCKER last night; the screening was followed by a Q&A with director and writer (an adaptation of the novel by Walter Kirn) Mike Mills.The film itself is great. I put the spoiler notice on this, not because there's any "whodunnit" to give away, but to say that all the characters and none of the characters "dunnit" in the usual sense. The plot or setup has already been discussed: A high school senior (Justin) still finds comfort and escape by sucking his thumb. This concerns his parents, teachers, etc. and by extension himself. He ends up on Ritalin (legalized speed IMHO) which starts out being beneficial, then later not so much so. He dabbles with pot- that's neither here nor there. Ends up being accepted at NYU and goes off to college, sans any "crutches". Doesn't sound too exciting, does it? Well, it's not that exciting, but it sure is real. The acting is flawless by everyone involved, it's completely invisible. And especially by Lou (Taylor) Pucci. This guy is AMAZING. If he doesn't have a long successful career after this, something is seriously out of whack in the film-making universe. Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio, Vince Vaughn, Keanu Reeves (who's very funny- his character could have easily been a total cliché- but he walks a fine line with it brilliantly), even Benjamin Bratt are excellent.During the Q&A afterward, some of the questions posed were: "How did you get the rights to adapt the book?" - Mr. Mills response: "I called CAA and asked." "How long did it take to make?" He worked on it for 6 years. "How many guys auditioned for the title role?" There were about 200 tapes submitted, about 100 face-to-face interviews, and Lou Pucci was among one of the very last ones. He was nervous, didn't try to hide the fact, and it got him the part. (And you can see on screen how this honesty serves his character well.) "How did you get financing?" Rich real estate guy, who's financed other films before, came through with the cash in the eleventh hour. "How did you choose the music?" Mr. Mills originally was going to use music by his friend Elliot Smith for the whole thing (ala Cat Stevens' music in HAROLD AND MAUDE). Then Elliot Smith passed away (RIP). He caught a Polyphonic Spree concert, almost on a lark, was blown away, and made the decision to use them for the soundtrack. (Three Elliot Smith songs remain. The soundtrack is perfect for the film BTW.)This is one of those films I wish there were more of. On the surface nothing happens really; no dead bodies, murders, political plots, explosions, alien encounters, supernatural apparitions, whiz-bang CGI etc.- yet barely beneath the surface, everything happens. And only because of the Q&A afterward, I'd be remiss if I didn't add: Mike Mills is a really cool guy. He's working on his next feature, and count me in to be among the first in line to see it- no matter what it is.
Amusing but not great
posted on 31 May 2009Thumbsucker almost makes a point.It is worth seeing for Keanu Reeves' performance alone, as an orthodontist (!) saying lines like "Call upon your power animal." Aside from that merit, there is of course Kelli Garner, one of the more riveting women to appear in movies in recent years.Unfortunately, Vince Vaughan is wasted and the coming-of-age aspects of the story are undistinguished and typical, and the subplot of the mother's crush on a TV star never quite clicks with the central story. Kelli Garner's character is actually underused, and her interactions with the protagonist brush and fizzle but never really collide to produce any compelling drama.
Yawnfest with boring characters too afraid to be human with each other, underwhelming artistic effort.
posted on 29 May 2009I don't know, I guess I seem to be the only one who wasn't charmed by this movie, but it really did nothing but aggravate me. I am 28 now, and really don't feel like I can't relate to the process of growing up. The movie's emotions between parent and child, and between Justin and his "gilrfriend" were wooden at best. Yes, he's an awkward kid with a lot of insecurities about the new experiences he is going through, but the awkwardness was way overdone. I don't see how Lou won awards for this, because all I wanted to do was shake him and say "stop being so damn afraid!" his performance annoyed me to no end. Also, how can anyone involved expect him to carry a whole movie? There were a lot of actors who I admire in the film, prob the main reason why I went to see it in the first place. D'Onofrio was good at being mild mannered, and I always like Tilda Swinton. But again it just seemed too unbelievable that the whole family was this out of the loop with interacting with each other. Don't even get me talking about the little brother. I wanted to throw him into moving traffic. I just don't see how this much awkwardness towards each other is supposed to be so interesting. As for the rest of the cast, Vaughn was enjoyable in a different role for him as of late. I can really do without Keanu in most movies, so my brain tends to forget him. Kelli Garner didn't leave me with any real feelings in her performance other than she is amazingly beautiful. Oh yeah, how could ANY of you enjoy the scenes of "coming of age", such as the night of drinking and touching each other? It was so nauseating and overly manufactured. Also, the blindfold scenes were uninteresting and BOOORING. Who does this? Who sits in their seats and sees this shite with their eyes, and tells themselves "yeah, this is what growing up is like?" In terms of the style of the film, I was also underwhelmed. I am a big fan of Mills's photography and videos, but this was below his standards. He seemed afraid to take the plunge with his art, I assume because it was his first feature. The cinematography was well framed and shot, but not visually up to par with his body of work. The score was nice enough though, a little intrusive at times. Overall, not a good movie. Very disappointed. You should be too. Maybe after movies like NAP Dynamite, awkwardness is a new selling point in the film industry. I hope that doesn't last.
A positive story of growing up
posted on 25 May 2009I saw Thumbsucker yesterday at Helsinki Movie Festival and was really positively surprised. I was not expecting much from a teen movie, but this one really made its way to my heart.The story is about a 17-year-old Justin who has problems with his self confidence, and that causes him to suck his thumb. His tough guy father (Vincent D'Onofrio) of course does not like this, which makes it even worse. His mother (Tilda Swinton) lives in dreams and does not really seem to care what's going on in her family. His weirdo dentist (Keanu Reeves) uses even hypnosis to help him to get rid of his thumbsucking...The story is about growing up, and Lou Taylor Pucci as Justin delivers a brilliant job. But the main thing are the "sidekicks": Reeves the dentist and Benjamin Bratt as a totally weird drug addict actor and Vince Vaughn as Justin's teacher just do it, give some laughter to the otherwise serious story, and make this movie enjoyment.
Not your typical teenager
posted on 19 May 2009"Thumbsucker", one of the most original movies playing locally, deserves to be seen by a wider audience. Mike Mills, its director, has adapted Walter Kirn's novel with honesty and integrity, giving the viewer a picture of a young man and his family at a difficult time in their lives and how they relate and cope with the situation. This is no typical teenage coming of age as interpreted by Hollywood.The film is an intelligent account of Justin's life and what makes him act the way he does. His home life seems to be the root of all the problems and his addiction to suck his thumb is a way to escape reality because he finds comfort in doing so. Justin is clearly a teenager in turmoil because he doesn't fit in the large scheme of things."Thumbsucker" makes a valid point about how easy it is to prescribe drugs for what seems to be afflicting Justin: Attention Deficit Disorder. In fact, what those pills are doing are creating a false security blanket for the young man, who awakens in time to realize the drug he is taking a form of "speed".The work by Lou Taylor Pucci in the film is amazing. As Justin he shows an intelligence and naturalness well beyond his years. Tilda Swinton and Vincent D'Onofrio are seen as the confused parents. Keanu Reeves and Vince Vaughn make excellent appearances in roles that are different to what they usually play.The film work because the good ensemble Mike Mills assembled for the movie.
Thumbsucker
posted on 01 May 2009I wasted two hours of my life watching this movie. It felt like it was 4 hours long. I kept watching because it said on the box "rated R for sex and a shocking scene." Well guess what? There was neither. I know the critics liked this movie, and it had that independent film feel to it, but come on, it moved slow and there was no conflict or drama. Just a weird kid who who did weird things. (I would say more but I'm unclear on the spoiler guideline.) Maybe I'm just not smart enough to appreciate the movie on all it's levels. It just seemed boring to me. However, there are couple semi-funny moments, but not many.I recommend passing up on this movie at the rental store.Thanks
Lou Taylor Pucci it makes of its unsafe Justin a memorable personage
posted on 25 Apr 2009What in it really makes them happy? Which is the great reply that we search in our lives? In "Thumsucker" (U.S.A., 2003) these are only some of the questions of all the film. From the universe of an adolescent of 17 years, who still posses the habit to absorb the finger, the initial director in fiction Mike Mills obtains to approach the quandaries of the life and on the inside to travel of the soul human being. Friction for the others, and even for he himself, as quaint, the young protagonist Justin wants to get rid itself of its vice, but she finishes for discovering that its old infantile custom is only the consequence most apparent of its fidgets and unreliabilities. The great surprise of "Thumbsucker" is that the day of Justin also serves so that let us can know the imperfections of all the other personages who surround it. Its search for self-knowledge affects all its return, and of a form, or of another one, it makes with that also they question its proper lives. Without being tiring, the film is yes, a philosophical, but full workmanship of affection, mainly with the notable performance of Lou Taylor Pucci (more good actor in the festivals of Sundance and Berlin of 2005), that it makes of its unsafe Justin a memorable personage, and obtains to be distinguished in a cast of veterans, making with that, if it wants let us distrust that this is only, one of its first works for the cinema.
indie brilliance
posted on 30 Mar 2009Thumbsucker is the film that we nearly didn't get to see. First time director Mike Mills had Elliot Smith on board to do the soundtrack and after he committed suicide the director shelved the project. It wasn't until Mills saw The Polyphonic Spree and met Tim the lead singer that he saw a way to let the film see the light of day. So here with a brilliant soundtrack by both the Spree and Smith is a quietly subtle take on the life of a disenfranchised teenager and his diagnosis of attention deficit disorder due to his lack of energy and still sucking his thumb at his age. What unfolds is a beautiful tale of inspiration and aspirations in the minds of humans of all ages from teachers to dentists, mothers to drug addicts. Shot not unlike Solondz 'palindromes' or Gondry's 'Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind' it is at times touching and funny. Keanu Reeves is particularly funny as the hippie health freak but elsewhere all the performances are good. If you like little films with little messages then you'll love this movie. A subtle look at life through the eyes of the array of characters portrayed. Music video director Mills has produced a cracking debut and on the strength of this should go on to greater things, not unlike the thumb sucking central character in this film.
Smart, Funny, Different
posted on 16 Mar 2009Thumbsucker is an excellent movie with both good comedy and drama. The awkwardness of the characters is well acted and well written, and you find yourself interested all the way through. It's nicely stylized all the way through, with the supporting characters taking on slightly stereotypical roles, though being refreshingly realistic it the sequencing. . Ironically you leave it feeling good do to the abrupt -but flawlessly executed ending, something which was attempted (unsuccessfully) in the Squid and the Whale. It's quite similar to that movie, at least in feel and style, so if you liked Squid and the Whale, you'll at least like Thumbsucker, if not love it. It lacks the beautiful hand-held camera work of Squid and the Whale, but it excels in being much more coherent and well structured, wrapping up all it's loose ends in sensible but interesting way.My few gripes are that Keanu Reeves had some stiff and silly acting in the beginning of the movie, and that the movie dragged in some areas. However, this didn't hold it back too much.
Another Glimpse into the Etiology of Family Fragility
posted on 18 Feb 2009Amidst all the big bang sequels to cartoons, actions flicks, horror movies, and potty mouth raunch films it is refreshing to find a continuous trickle of meaningful stories bravely presented to the public, unfortunately usually for a short screen time before they move on to DVD. Such is the case for THUMBSUCKER, a quiet little examination of the fragility of family life in the society we have created. Other films such as this one include Pieces of April, The Chumscrubber, Junebug, In the Bedroom, The Mudge Boy, Mean Creek etc - films that take unpopular subjects and use that as a pivotal point for opening superficial wounds in the integument of family units.Adapted from the novel by Walter Kirn, screenwriter and new director Mike Mills introduces us to the Cobbs, a Portland, Oregon family of four, each with secrets or private problems that prevent them from functioning at full capacity: father Mike (Vincent D'Onofrio) fractured his knee at the brink of a brilliant football career and married Audrey (Tilda Swinton) who, lost in the routine of a boring life, works as a nurse who fantasizes about a TV star Matt Schramm (Benjamin Bratt) to the point of entering contests to meet him; youngest son Joel (Chase Offerle) is not allowed a life in the household dominated by the bizarre behavior of older brother Justin (Lou Taylor Pucci) who is a chronic underachiever and geek and still sucks his thumb at age 17! Justin is the pivotal role, ashamed of his addiction to thumbsucking but unable to control it until his orthodontist Perry (Keanu Reeves) applies hippie hypnosis in aversion therapy, putting Justin in touch with his inner 'Power Animal'. Justin's failing grades and bizarre behavior prompt the school psychologist to diagnose ADD and Justin begins to take Ritalin. Pow! Life changes: Justin becomes a star on the debate squad guided by teacher Mr. Geary (Vince Vaughn), finally is approached by a mixed up girl Rebecca (Kelli Garner) who even introduces him to pot. No longer sucking his thumb, Justin becomes a champ - and an arrogant overachiever! Audrey is assigned as RN to a drug rehab facility where one of her patients just happens to be Matt Schramm, her cocaine and multi-addicted actor/patient. Justin discovers his mother's connection to her fantasy as does Mike and the men of the family think Audrey is having an affair. Incidents occur which draw distant Mike and Justin together, solidify the close relationship of Audrey and Justin, and give Joel a special place of importance in the family. The kinks are ironed out in a well-orchestrated ending.Not much of a story, but if the film is examined as a series of character developments, folks whose lives influence each other, provide changes in self perception and acceptance, and suggest that maturation is an ongoing matter of evolving, then the power of the movie is significant. Each of the roles is filled by actors who surpass even their own standards: Tilda Swinton is amazing in the breadth of her emotional role; Lou Taylor Pucci may be only 20 years old but he is a dynamite actor; Vince Vaughn, Keanu Reeves, Benjamin Bratt and Vincent D'Onofrio - each out of their element - prove that given the right material they can produce subtle, nuanced performances. Mike Mills directs with the manner that makes us feel as though he is giving his talented cast utter freedom to create while maintaining the reins on the flow of the story. Outside of an obnoxious musical score that covers the lines of the actors whenever it is concurrent on the track there are few flaws.Yes, similar stories exist, and yes, the film could use some editing polish, but for a first film directing venture Mike Mills has a lot to say and orchestrates a fine cast in a memorable movie. Recommended for those who appreciate little films that quietly move us. Grady Harp
Your Thumb Doesn't Need You
posted on 27 Jan 2009Greetings again from the darkness. Very few things provide me the thrill of watching a movie with a great story, interesting characters, wonderful acting and professional direction. This is the case even when I realize that of all the people I know, 97 out of 100 will not see the film. Such is "Thumbsucker".Director and co-writer Mike Mills presents the film version of Walter Kirn's novel and nails the issues we all face with relationships and life. So many teen angst movies provide us one dimensional adults or even one dimensional teens. This film shows the struggles we all face at every age and every stage in life. Catherine Hardwicke's "Thirteen" was a powerful movie focusing on girls. "Thumbsucker" is every bit as powerful, if not a bit softer in its approach.Relative newcomer Lou Taylor Pucci is stunning and brilliant as Justin, the seventeen year old thumbsucker who, along with 98% of the others his age, just can't seem to figure out what its all about. His character turns out to be one of the lucky ones who finally determines that none of us really get it. That includes his friends, parents, teachers, orthodontist and celebrities.The supporting actors are stellar and very well cast. Justin's parents are played well by the great Tilda Swinton (slightly underused here) and Vincent D'Onofrio. His hypnotist would-be guru orthodontist is hilariously played by Keanu Reeves and Benjamin Bratt is the TV celeb whom Justin's mom carries a torch for. Vince Vaughn flashes some real acting chops as Justin's Debate Team sponsor. This is not the typical punchline Vince that we have come to expect. A real standout is Kelli Garner as Rebecca, Justin's first crush. This role was originally going to Scarlett Johansson which would have been a mistake. Garner is so believable as the would be world saver if she could just understand why everyone acts the way they do. Looking forward to more of her work.For a movie that tackles such tough subject matter, it does an amazing job of keeping the viewer from being depressed. There is actually hope in the message. The soundtrack was a bit of a distraction at times, but not enough to ruin any particular scene. Also, there is a story line about Ridlin and ADHD that would require a thesis to to describe my disgust. This is a film that deserves a bigger audience than it will reach. Sadly, too many will line up to see "Proof" which only impersonates an important film.
Tried hard, but I couldn't care for the main character
posted on 03 Jan 2009I rented this film on Netflix and I wanted to like it. I even put aside my tendencies to critique it from the perspective of a discerning filmmaker. I'd recently watched "Junebug" and LOVED it (I didn't care much for "You, Me and Everyone We Know") -- so I hoped for the best. The film is tedious and boring at times. Although there are some moments that were sweet, the kid got on my last nerve. Sucking his thumb, then taking Hyper Active ADD Medicine, then ditching that medicine under the pretense of being honorable, and then changing to weed. C'mon. And the way this kid spoke to his parents was beyond me. I do not believe that kids speak to their parents like that on a regular basis. That's a stereotype. Basically, after an hour I hated the kid and wished someone would clock him upside the head and tell him to "man-up" --for chrissake, he's 17, not a child! It's not a horrible film...but aren't we supposed to care about the main character?
Book had more potential
posted on 06 Dec 2008I know it's cliché to say the movie is not as good as the book, but when I read the book what seemed like may moons ago, I felt like I had really discovered a great story and a great writer. The movie lost all the comedy in what should have been a dark comedy, which was critical to getting through the painful experiences and really connecting with the characters in the book, and skipped some critical character development. This seemed to turn into a story about ADD, when in the book, you didn't necessarily feel like there was a diagnosis. If you loved the movie, read the book. If you didn't, read the book. It's great. So is Up in Air by the same author. The acting, though, is terrific, as is the casting.
Star making performance and a strong script (until the end).
posted on 30 Nov 2008Thumbsucker will go down in history, a few years from now, as being the star making performance of Lou Taylor Pucci. He is incredible in this breakthrough role. THe supporting actors and actresses are also extremely well cast, even Keanu Reeves is good in this film. Ten years down the line People will look back on this film the same way they do with say, Thelma and Lousie because of Brad Pitt.Pucci plays a young boy who is addicted to sucking his thumb. After he is hypnotized by his orthodontist (Reeves) his life is seemingly better..but is he himself anymore? It's quirky and entertaining until the finale, which is weak compared to the rest of the film.
Don't let this movie go away!
posted on 31 Aug 2009Start the grassroots now! Judging by the returns, this movie is about to be pulled out of theaters after only five weeks and we will be subjected to more mediocre crap. Movies like Thumbsucker need to be out there.Tell your friends! Tell your parents! Get people in the theater!!If you have children, you'll love it. If you're a teenager or twenty-something you'll totally relate.Read the reviews. The ratings on this site are as high as Lost In Translation, Garden State, Sideways, American Beauty... Everyone that sees it has something they liked about it, the acting, the music, the story...Stand up against lame films and show Hollywood this movie deserves to be recognized!