Welcome To The Dollhouse Review
Welcome To The Dollhouse came out in 1995 and was directed
by the ever-cat-like Todd Solondz. We have used science (and possibly the box cover)
to determine that this movie fits perfectly into the "Junior High Drama" genre.
During the time we had our polls open, 313 loathsome viewers just like
you weighed in on Welcome To The Dollhouse. 192 of 'em thought it was great!
121 thought it was shit. Takes all kinds.
This is a Dave and Jim's B-Movie Review. This review was written some time between 1996 and 2001.
Once you've sucked the marrow from this one, you can head back to the full list
to pick another review for savoring. Do it again and again.
Dave's Review
This movie is a great for one reason and one reason only: it has to be one of the most realistic movies about American schools ever made. And best of all, it was made from the point of view of an outcast. If you were one of us, you'll agree this movie was great. If you were popular in school, this will probably seem strange and excessively cruel. Well, that's realism for you.
Dave broke it down like so:
Technology: 11 Action: 5 Nudity: 1 Coolness: 7 Badguys: 5 Gore: 2 Shock: 6 Dialog: 8 Post-Nuke?: N Music: 5 Plot: 6 Length: Fine Overall: 7
Jim's Review
This is the most realistic movie about Junior High Ever made. It tells the universal story of the middle child really well also. This is admittedly sort of a strange movie, but every one should see it at least once. The character stereotypes are originally used it really makes a fascinating movie. If you were an outcast in junior high you will really love it, if not it is still a lot better than most movies and if you cannot find the movie you are looking to rent some night, I recommend you give this film a chance. I will give the general warning that every one I know that has seen it including myself has found the end to be rather lacking, but it is still well worth seeing.
Jim broke it down like so:
Technology: 11 Action: 4 Nudity: 1 Coolness: 9 Badguys: 9 Gore: 1 Shock: 7 Dialog: 9 Post-Nuke?: N Music: 6 Plot: 7 Length: Short Overall: 8