Roger Dodger

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Roger Dodger

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2002

1h 44m

Comedy

Drama

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Madison Avenue ad executive Roger (Campbell Scott) attributes his remarkable success with women to his ability to manipulate their emotions from the moment he first meets them, although his confidence is shaken when his boss, Joyce (Isabella Rossellini), unilaterally decides to end their secret workplace affair. When his teenage nephew, Nick (Jesse Eisenberg), drops in for a visit, Roger tries to show him how to pick up women, but soon learns that his approach isn't as foolproof as he thought.

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Critics Consensus

The movie could have benefited from a more experienced director, but a great cast and script overcome any first time jitters the director may have had.

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Peter Rainer

New York Magazine/Vulture

A fascinating, uneven first feature from the young writer-director Dylan Kidd.

Jan 16, 2003

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Mike Clark

USA Today

Scott's low-key portrayal makes Roger interesting.

Rated: 3/4

Dec 5, 2002

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Roger is not a character we are really meant to like, but how much one likes this movie may ultimately depend on the extent to which you are able to remain in the same room with him.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 18, 2002

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

The performances are absolutely superb, and that's where the film wants to live.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 8, 2016

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: B

Mar 22, 2013

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Scott's hilariously hateful hauteur is able to counteract some falsely fuzzy notes in the ending.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 27, 2009

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Absolutely Shocked by the good reviews. This movie Sucked. The lead is a narcissistic asshole with a god complex. A truly despicable person. Jesse is his nephew who wants to get laid at all costs-but doesn't want to get laid at all costs? Huh? Make up your F@#King mind. I LOVE DIALOGUE and this is a dialogue movie- but everything Rodger says lacks any kind of attachment to emotion which is what most things in the world are attached to. He's a walking, talking, shitshow who thinks everything he says is of great gravitas but most of it is just bullshit disguised as prophecy. He'd make a great cult leader for people stupid enough to follow him. I watched it all- don't regret it- but didn't enjoy it at all and won't be keeping.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/25

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This one is pretty good. Campbell Scott does a good job with his character, Roger. Who is a complete womanizing A-Hole. Jesse Eisenberg is pretty good in his first film. The first time director Dylan Kidd gets a little to flashy with his camera. It's always moving and has constant close ups of the characters.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Rodger is the guy who has all the answers when dealing with the women, but he's the one that ultimately ends up blowing it, alienating the very women he thinks he knows so well. He's arrogant with little sense of humor and his antics get old quick. He's the guy that's too smart for the room, so in his arrogance and impatience with "inferior people", he badgers them with his wit and antics. He's always about coming out on top, not necessarily being the nice guy. Ultimatly, its his more in touch and sincere 16 yr old cousine who sets the ladies afire with his honest and sensitive insights. Solid cast and dialogue that sincerley gets to the human core of relatuons between women and men. A little lenghty, but overall the movie is engaging and intereating

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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I found it to be dull and pointless... But that's me.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

great dialogue! not many movies can keep you entertained for 2 hours purely on dialogue,but this one pulls it off like no other... one if my favorite night time movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Boring, can't imagine why others rated it well?!?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Roger

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Elizabeth Berkley Lauren

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Sophie

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Synopsis

Madison Avenue ad executive Roger (Campbell Scott) attributes his remarkable success with women to his ability to manipulate their emotions from the moment he first meets them, although his confidence is shaken when his boss, Joyce (Isabella Rossellini), unilaterally decides to end their secret workplace affair. When his teenage nephew, Nick (Jesse Eisenberg), drops in for a visit, Roger tries to show him how to pick up women, but soon learns that his approach isn't as foolproof as he thought.

Director: Dylan Kidd
Producer: Anne Chaisson, Dylan Kidd, George VanBuskirk
Screenwriter: Dylan Kidd
Distributor: Artisan Entertainment
Production Co: Holedigger Films Inc.
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 25, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.3M
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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