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Year of the Dog (2007)

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PUPPY LOVE Molly Shannon shines as a woman on a tight emotional leash in Year of the Dog

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Rated: PG-13; DVD Release Date: Aug 28, 2007; Genres: Comedy, Drama; With: Peter Sarsgaard and Molly Shannon; Distributor: Paramount Pictures

By Josh Wolk

Josh Wolk

Josh Wolk is a senior writer at EW and the author of ''Cabin Pressure: One Man's Desparate Attempt to Recapture His Youth as a Camp Counselor''

The Lonely Dog Lady could be one of her cartoonish SNL skits, but in Year of the Dog, Molly Shannon takes a welcome toned-down turn as Peggy, a secretary who becomes obsessively devoted to animal rights when her treasured beagle dies. Mike White (The Good Girl) spins a witty, wistful tale of Peggy's search for purpose, and Peter Sarsgaard is hilarious as a manipulative dog trainer. EXTRAS In a commentary with Shannon, White says that the film's flat look, with the actors talking to the camera, garnered criticism. But, he shrugs, ''I see those shots and they amuse me.'' B+

Posted Sep 07, 2007

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