Wiener-Dog (2016): Dachshund will be anyone's least interest in dogs.Its odd short legged long body may not be liked by all.But Todd Solondz gave it a central role in this anthology drama with four stories that are linked by this Wiener-Dog.
Plot: We have 4 stories in this.
1) Julie Delpy (Dina) and Tracy Letts (Danny) , an uptight, unhappy couple whose young son Remi (Keaton Nigel Cooke) is recovering from cancer is gifted Wiener-Dog.But Dina hates having a dog and even has a feeling that all female dogs will die during their pregnancy.But due to some mishaps,Wiener is sent to vet for euthanasia.
2)Dawn (Greta Gerwig), a veterinarian's assistant,saves Wiener and names it Doo dee.She hopes the dachshund is the means by which she might be able to melt the heart of Brandon (Kieran Culkin), whom she knew in grade school as a notorious bully.
3) Dave Schmerz (Danny Devito) , a pathetic has-been screenwriter teaching at a film school where the students despise him and his only friend is his dachshund.He uses Wiener for his revenge but his plan backfires.
4)Nana, an aging, blind, embittered woman visited by her granddaughter Zoe (Zosia Mamet), a would-be actor and her outrageous conceptual artist boyfriend, Fantasy (Michael Shaw) for money to help for his art collection.
Plus Points:
1)Plot: Four different dysfunctional stories united by a Wiener dog is a striking subject.
2)Story 3: Story of Dave Schmerz is brilliant and I loved it.It is the best part of the movie with brilliant performances and pace.
3)Direction: Todd Solondz's direction is unique and odd.But its remarkable.
4)Duration: Just 1hr 28 min.
Minus Points:
1)Story 2: It could have been better but weird performances made it look bad.
2)Climax: The extended shot of the dead body of Wiener is so violent and hurting.It could have been avoided.
SO,Wiener-Dog is a good one time watch anthology where 3rd Story is best of all.
My rating 6.25/10
Plot: We have 4 stories in this.
1) Julie Delpy (Dina) and Tracy Letts (Danny) , an uptight, unhappy couple whose young son Remi (Keaton Nigel Cooke) is recovering from cancer is gifted Wiener-Dog.But Dina hates having a dog and even has a feeling that all female dogs will die during their pregnancy.But due to some mishaps,Wiener is sent to vet for euthanasia.
2)Dawn (Greta Gerwig), a veterinarian's assistant,saves Wiener and names it Doo dee.She hopes the dachshund is the means by which she might be able to melt the heart of Brandon (Kieran Culkin), whom she knew in grade school as a notorious bully.
3) Dave Schmerz (Danny Devito) , a pathetic has-been screenwriter teaching at a film school where the students despise him and his only friend is his dachshund.He uses Wiener for his revenge but his plan backfires.
4)Nana, an aging, blind, embittered woman visited by her granddaughter Zoe (Zosia Mamet), a would-be actor and her outrageous conceptual artist boyfriend, Fantasy (Michael Shaw) for money to help for his art collection.
Plus Points:
1)Plot: Four different dysfunctional stories united by a Wiener dog is a striking subject.
2)Story 3: Story of Dave Schmerz is brilliant and I loved it.It is the best part of the movie with brilliant performances and pace.
3)Direction: Todd Solondz's direction is unique and odd.But its remarkable.
4)Duration: Just 1hr 28 min.
Minus Points:
1)Story 2: It could have been better but weird performances made it look bad.
2)Climax: The extended shot of the dead body of Wiener is so violent and hurting.It could have been avoided.
SO,Wiener-Dog is a good one time watch anthology where 3rd Story is best of all.
My rating 6.25/10