Roger Dodger Movie Review 2002

Roger (Scott) is a slightly sleazy ad copywriter who believes he can talk his way into or out of anything, especially when it comes to women. After he's dumped by boss/girlfriend Joyce (Rossellini), however, he realizes that in his attempt to con everyone else, he has cheated himself. While his relationship with Joyce is turning unsavory, his nephew Nick (Eisenberg) arrives unannounced and eager to learn the art of picking up women. Roger tutors Nick in his cynical methods, but the hotties respond more positively to Nick's innocence and honesty than to Roger's bag of tricks. Scott's performance adds a touch of warmth and compassion to a character who could have been totally odious.

Distribution

Artisan Entertainment, 2700 Colorado Ave., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404, Phone: (310)449-9200, Fax: (310)255-3730, URL: http://www.artisanent.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 104 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

New York, New York, Family Ties, Sex & Sexuality, Teen Angst, Coming of Age, Up All Night, Nightclubs, Aunts & Uncles, Nieces & Nephews

Screenplay

Dylan Kidd

Cast

Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley, Jennifer Beals, Ben Shenkman, Mina (Badiyi) Badie, Chris Stack, Colin Fickes

Cinematography

Joaquin Baca-Asay

Director

Dylan Kidd

Music

Craig (Shudder to Think) Wedren

Other

Theresa Radka, Andy Kier, Dina Varano, Amy Westcott, Stephen Beatrice

Producer

Anne Chaisson, Dylan Kidd, George Van Buskirk, Holedigger Films, Artisan Entertainment

Awards

Natl. Bd. of Review 2002: Actor (Scott), Actor (Scott); N.Y. Film Critics 2002: First Feature.