Christina Ricci,
Hank Harris,
Brenda Blethyn,
Dominique Swain,
Marisa Coughlan
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Adam Larson and Tony R. Abrams' directorial debut Pumpkin is an unconventional love story. College senior Carolyn McDuffy (Christina Ricci) agrees to coach handicapped athletes from a local town in or... read more
DVD Release Date: November 5, 2002
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June 18, 2011Pumpkin 2002 is about women that who becomes a mentor to a disabled guy.
Over time their friendship grows so munch like a hidden romantic relationship.
Everyone around them total disapproval of them be that way together. Will Carolyn and Pumpkin be able to be togther by end or w... read more -
May 22, 2011Pumpkin, a mix of drama, comedy and romance flaw with the not so good screenplay written by Adam Broder. Is really sad see that Pumpkin is not a fresh movie.
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August 2, 2010If you're understanding, it's not upsetting, but otherwise you may think of it as obscene. Personally, I loved it.
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November 17, 2008A cute idea, and Christina Ricci was definitely a good choice to put in the main role, but this movie was too freaking long for such stilted dialogue. I felt like I was in a Wes Anderson movie without the talent. And usually I am the one supporting this kind of teen satire. Smash... read more
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October 11, 2008Hmmmm....Christina Ricci for no reason falls in love with a retarded kid. One second she's scared to look at him, the next she's his best friend. Kinda creepy movie that tries really hard to have some kind of important message about love, but comes off as really cheesy.
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January 12, 2008These are the reasons why I think that this is the worst movie ever made.
The acting in this flick is horrible. There isn't one good performance in the whole movie.
The main character jumps from one character extreme to the other about five times in the flick. Her boyfriend d... read more -
September 23, 2007I love this movie. It's kitch and feels wrong. But at the same time you really want this odd couple to defy everyone. Felt like a John Waters film at moments.
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June 18, 2007The movie started out strong, with a bold concept and interesting progression. however, it lost appeal in later scenes which felt forced, unrealistic, and inconsistent with the theme. overall, it was kinda sweet.
Critic Reviews
August 16, 2002
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
August 7, 2002
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
By presenting an impossible romance in an impossible world, Pumpkin dares us to say why either is impossible -- which forces us to confront what's possible and what we might do to make it so. Full Review
August 2, 2002
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
Though Pumpkin extends its jaundiced joke too far, it's almost worth it for Ricci's final scene, which tells us everything we need to know about what will become of her. Full Review
July 26, 2002
Scott Steinberg, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Weird. Rewarding.
July 26, 2002
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee
Would be considered an interesting failure, only it isn't all that interesting. Full Review
July 25, 2002
Rex Reed, New York Observer
If you believe any of this, I can make you a real deal on leftover Enron stock that will double in value a week from Friday.
July 19, 2002
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
[T]hose same extremes prevent us from taking its message seriously, and the Stepford Wives mentality doesn't work in a modern context. Full Review
July 11, 2002
Gary Dowell, Dallas Morning News
Instead of putting an easy-to-swallow candy coating on a touchy subject, Pumpkin searches for beauty in ugliness and quality in imperfection. Full Review
July 11, 2002
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune
For all its many flaws, Pumpkin has some worthwhile ideas and funny moments, and its whacked-out heart is in the right place. Full Review
July 9, 2002
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Although I often found it hysterically funny, I was never quite sure if I was laughing at it or with it.
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