I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With

2006

1 hr. 20 min.

Comedy

List

73%

49 Reviews

Tomatometer

38%

2,500+ Ratings

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James (Jeff Garlin), a struggling actor, lives with his mother (Mina Kolb) and binges on junk food. Though usually unlucky in love, he begins a tentative relationship with a music-loving schoolteacher (Bonnie Hunt), but what really gives him a new sense of purpose is the revelation that his favorite film, "Marty," is being remade.

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Critics Consensus

This quirky romantic comedy's realistic depiction of a lonely guy looking for love is sure to please fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin.

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Having been a huge Jeff Garlin fan for years, especially after seeing him on Curb Your Enthusiasm, I was surprised to see this little self-written and self-directed nugget from him and a similar band of improv's best in Sarah Silverman, Amy Sedaris, Richard Kind, Dan Castellaneta and quite possibly my favorite overall entertainer, Bonnie Hunt. The premise of the movie is real and precious. Knowing that he wrote this and the fact that his character's acting background seems very similar to his own acting background, I can't help but think this was rooted at some real-life feelings and experiences. It's an adorable, sometimes sad, view of love later in life. The ending was a bit sudden and took me off guard, but it was precious nonetheless.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Having been a huge Jeff Garlin fan for years, especially after seeing him on Curb Your Enthusiasm, I was surprised to see this little self-written and self-directed nugget from him and a similar band of improv's best in Sarah Silverman, Amy Sedaris, Richard Kind, Dan Castellaneta and quite possibly my favorite overall entertainer, Bonnie Hunt. The premise of the movie is real and precious. Knowing that he wrote this and the fact that his character's acting background seems very similar to his own acting background, I can't help but think this was rooted at some real-life feelings and experiences. It's an adorable, sometimes sad, view of love later in life. The ending was a bit sudden and took me off guard, but it was precious nonetheless.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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This film is clearly a low budget indie type film, but the talent and humor of the actors makes it touching and personal. Very well done.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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a very Woody Allen-esque film from chicago,it felt raw and honest.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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This movie is not a romantic comedy, it is not funny, it is dull and boring and poorly acted and edited. Sarah Silverman plays her character well but it is an unloveable character. Jeff Garlin is not funny, he is a sad man who needs to get some discipline in his life. Do not waste your time with this movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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larry david's mgr goes behind the camera in this com-rom

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Jeff Garlin

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Jeff Garlin

James

Sarah Silverman

Beth

Bonnie Hunt

Stella Lewis

David Pasquesi

Luca

Mina Kolb

Mrs. Aaron

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David Fear

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Nov 18, 2011

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Steve Heisler

Time Out

Rated: 3/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Amy Nicholson

I.E. Weekly

The more James groans to an unsympathetic ear, "Why would they remake Marty--it's timeless?" we wonder why Garlin didn't take his own advice

Rated: D

Feb 22, 2008

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Prairie Miller

NewsBlaze

Though the title could use some trimming too, the movie pulls off that delicate balancing act between creating a sympathetic big guy with a huge eating disorder, while keeping the fat jokes tastefully funny.

Apr 7, 2008

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S. Jhoanna Robledo

Common Sense Media

Offbeat indie romantic comedy for teens and up.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 22, 2007

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Sean P. Means

Salt Lake Tribune

Some of James' adventures go nowhere, but his encounters with females ... are loaded with humor and warmth.

Rated: 2.5/4

Oct 5, 2007

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Synopsis

James (Jeff Garlin), a struggling actor, lives with his mother (Mina Kolb) and binges on junk food. Though usually unlucky in love, he begins a tentative relationship with a music-loving schoolteacher (Bonnie Hunt), but what really gives him a new sense of purpose is the revelation that his favorite film, "Marty," is being remade.

Director: Jeff Garlin
Executive Producer: Harold Ramis, David Miner, Rob Kolson
Screenwriter: Jeff Garlin
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Sep 5, 2007
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 29, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $194.6K

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