Year Of The Dog (2007) 7/10

Starring : Molly Shannon, Laura Dern, Regina King, Thomas McCarthy, Josh Pais, John C Reilly, Peter Sarsgaard
Director : Mike White
Running Time : 97 mins

When her beloved pet dog Pencil suddenly dies, Peggy (Shannon) finds herself increasingly lonely, and eventually she is persuaded to get a new pet. She then discovers the world of the unwanted dog and starts getting obsessively involved in animal rights, becoming a vegan and even going so far as to embezzle money from the company she works for.

This was an unusual comic drama, with Shannon’s character bordering on the insane as she becomes more and more detached from reality. Shannon’s performance is admirable, as is that of the supporting cast, and the story flowed surprisingly quickly, with Peggy’s instability creeping up on the viewer with what feels like very little warning.

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