Dolly want a cracker?

This story revolves around a young woman named May, who grew up with a lazy eye and made no friends. Her only companion throughout her life has been a doll, encased in glass, which was given to her by her coldhearted mother. May is the definition of a lonely and awkward young woman. She is skittish and shy and very weird.

May works in an animal hospital and is constantly being hit upon by the sex-crazed secretary. May also starts a flirtatious and seemingly innocent infatuation with a local boy and his lovely hands. The relationships evolve and we start to see the results of the damage done to May over the years. The extreme loneliness and isolation have made her a desperate and sad figure.

I like the way the film doesn't shirk the course of events by traveling down the standard Hollywood path. It is a brave film that never cheats it's audience. I didn't feel that the film was believable... it plays more like a fable. Perhaps the film is a little confused and muddled though. I never knew what to feel. Is it a dark comedy? Is it a tragedy? Is it a character study? I liked the film, but I don't think I'll ever feel the need to revisit it.

I do think that the performance by Angela Bettis deserves a lot of praise... she carries the entire success of the film on her shoulders. I give this film a mild recommendation!

© Written by TC Candler

How We Rated This Film TC Candler - C+ Richard Propes - B- Jacob Hall -

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