Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

Erica Derrick By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Ginger Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

LarDog93 I'm sure most people won't find my comment to be of much value, but to those of you with any tendency toward motion sickness, please read on...I cannot comment on the bulk of the content of this film, as I only saw a very few minutes of it. I'm afraid the shaking camera was almost enough to induce seizures, and was simply more than I was willing to bear. (Does anyone still think this type of camera-work adds to the cinematic value of a film?) I suppose some people still consider a shaking camera to be artistic in some way, but as for me, this poor camera work constantly reminds of two things:1) that I'm watching a poorly filmed movie, with no chance of really getting into the story, and...2) that I need to add Dramamine to my shopping listLuckily, I borrowed this movie from the library, so I'm only out my gas money. Oddly, I still feel somewhat ripped off. (Must be those high gas prices...)

Amy Adler Roger (Campbell Scott) is a great talker. Being an intelligent, modern guy, he has opinions on everything and anything, usually garnering an audience when he is speaking. Yet, he is a pain in the bottom quite often. He knows when to push buttons and offend people, even among his circle of friends and co-workers. One evening, the older woman he has been seeing (Isabella Rosselini) breaks things off. As she is also his supervisor at an advertising firm, this makes the situation difficult. Roger is in disbelief. Isn't he the greatest thing since sliced bread? How dare she dump him? Just at this moment, his shy nephew turns up for a visit. He is in town, checking out Columbia as a possible college, and hoping Roger can give him some tips on women. Roger agrees to take his young relative out on the town, teaching him the ways men can pick up females. But, is his advice truly helpful? All one can say is, mamas don't let your babies grow up to be jerks, like Roger. Yes, he is a handsome, rich, and intelligent, making him attractive to women. But, he is a rotter, through and through, one who has no respect for women in the final analysis. For Roger, to score with a lady is the most important thing, and what happens next of smaller consequence. As such, he can hardly give any advice worth hearing. Scott is very fine in his portrayal of Roger, making him a pretty loathsome figure, despite his great looks. Rosselini also shines in a lesser but very important role. The rest of the cast, including Jennifer Beals and Elizabeth Berkley, is likewise very nice, especially the young man playing the nephew. Sets, costumes, and production values are high. Be aware, however, that this is not a romantic comedy. Rather, it is an exploration of a ladies man and hustler who thinks the world is his oyster, much to the detriment of himself and those around him. In this light, it is an interesting psychological study, indeed. But, for those who like their movies all sweetness and light, steer clear of this one.

Jackson Booth-Millard This film did start pretty boring and I didn't really understand what the big deal was, apart from the meaning of the title, but as it went on I found what a good film it is. Basically Roger "Roger Dodger" Swanson (Campbell Scott) has lost his lover and job from Joyce (Isabella Rossellini), but he is still and smooth-talking towards friends, and especially women. His evening does change though when he is paid a surprise visit by his nephew Nick (Cursed's Jesse Eisenberg). Hoping to settle, once and for all, the issue of his virginity, Nick begs Roger to school him in the art of seducing women. He takes him to the three possible places to get his chance, an adults bar where he and Roger chat up Andrea (Showgirls' Elizabeth Berkley) and Sophie (Jennifer Beals), a friend's party with drunk guests, and a secret escort place. Nick does not lose his virginity, but when he leaves Roger certainly needs to learn what women, and men, really want. Very good!

BJBatimdb This is a worthwhile film, but when it started out I didn't like it. I didn't like Roger, the main character, and was irritated by his friends and environment, so I thought it was going to be a pointless exercise to watch the rest of it. However, nothing good was on TV, so I hung in there and about 20 minutes in I got into the rhythm of the piece.Roger's 16-year-old nephew Nick shows up and he takes him on the town to try and get him laid. The plot is not that fresh but it's really handled in a nice way. Nick is appealingly played and the dialogue is realistic and original. Despite the potential for a by-the-numbers plot, Roger's own sexual baggage colouring his relationship with his nephew create good internal conflict. This is handled in a subtle, understated way which is a tribute to the writer/director. He always pulls back from the cheap sentimental shot, while still managing to realise his objectives by the back door. Don't be put off by the rather stilted start to the film - I don't think it's the triumph other viewers seem to make out, but it's a cool little movie with an air of honesty about it.