Shrink

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Shrink

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Released Jul 24, 2009

1h 44m

Drama

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Henry Carter (Kevin Spacey), a jaded therapist-to-the-stars, uses marijuana to forget his troubles. His first pro bono case puts him in touch with Jemma (Saffron Burrows), a troubled teen who lives far from the glamour of the Hollywood Hills. Confronted with her real problems, Henry wonders, given his current state of mind, if he can help Jemma find answers to her questions.

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Critics Consensus

Kevin Spacey's performance is almost sharp enough to save this Hollywood dramedy from itself, but in the end, he's dragged down by a cliched script and indifferent direction.

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London Evening Standard

The film, expertly played by actors who look as if they know exactly what they are talking about, is a bit like a voyeur's view of the Hollywood we only hear about in scandal sheets.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 9, 2010

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Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph (UK)

A limply-organised multi-story snoozefest from Jonas Pate.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 3, 2010

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Angie Errigo

Empire Magazine

Sharp and edgy but with a touching warmth, this satire piques the heart as well as the funny bone.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 2, 2010

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Dennis Schwartz

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Filled with cliches.

Rated: C-

Apr 16, 2017

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Allan Hunter

Daily Express (UK)

Shrink neatly intertwines the lives of the leading characters in a manner reminiscent of Robert Altman's Short Cuts but without that film's haunting poignancy.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 7, 2010

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Damon Wise

Radio Times

Though it dwells on the seamier side of showbiz -- a seedy, pill-popping actor and a slutty casting-couch actress turn up in subplots -- it ultimately buys into the fantasy land it had started out debunking.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 3, 2010

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 44 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Pervasive Language, Drug Content Throughout and Some Sexual References!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $189,300.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/25

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G M

Very very beautiful movie!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/10/24

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peter S

Excellent storyline completely wasted on a mediocre script. The actors are badly directed. Saffron is like a speechless ghost. Kevin Spacey talks in circles. It gets quickly tiring.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/03/24

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Audience Member

Again the "professionals" miss a good one while they're busy giving anything from Disney/Pixar a 90%< average.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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Audience Member

Ummm... misleading description for me. Didn't really feel like it was about the ‘shrink' and the troubled teen but more of an ensemble cast involving the psychiatrist, his many patients, and all their relationships with each other and with others.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

I think that this movie tries to show us the importance of the search of genuine meaning. Instead of simply search for things.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Synopsis

Henry Carter (Kevin Spacey), a jaded therapist-to-the-stars, uses marijuana to forget his troubles. His first pro bono case puts him in touch with Jemma (Saffron Burrows), a troubled teen who lives far from the glamour of the Hollywood Hills. Confronted with her real problems, Henry wonders, given his current state of mind, if he can help Jemma find answers to her questions.

Director: Jonas Pate
Producer: Michael Burns, Braxton Pope, Dana Brunetti, Kevin Spacey
Screenwriter: Thomas Moffett
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Ignite Entertainment, Ithaka Films, Trigger Street Productions
Rating: R (Pervasive Language|Drug Content Throughout|Some Sexual References)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 24, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 29, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $189.3K
Runtime: 1h 44m

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