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A withdrawn, deaf, and mute teen adopted by her godparents following the death of her single father finds that life in her dysfunctional new home can be quite deadly in But I'm a Cheerleader director ... read more read more...Jamie Babbit's slick and tense teen thriller. The last word Dot (Camilla Belle) ever spoke was when her mother died at the age of seven. Subsequently thrust into a world of silence as a result of her catastrophic loss, Dot lives in a world of withdrawn solitude. When the death of her father renders the muted teen both homeless and orphaned, her suburban godparents, Paul (Martin Donovan) and Olivia Deer (Edie Falco) readily agree to take Dot in and ensure that she has a place to stay as she finishes her high-school education. All is not well in the Deer household, however, and after being rejected and ridiculed by the couple's teenage daughter, Nina (Elisha Cuthbert), Dot soon becomes something of a human confessional to the troubled souls that surround her. From father Paul's twisted incestuous longings to mother Olivia's pill-popping excess and daughter Nina's murderous plan to do away with her leering dad, everyone has something to say to the girl who can say nothing. With Nina's prominent social life quickly unraveling and tensions within the household threatening to explode into violence, Dot is about to reveal that she has a few secrets of her own that are sure to complicate matters. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 27 min.

Directed by: Bob Babbitt, Jamie Babbit

Release Date: August 25, 2006

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  • LWOODS04
    February 12, 2010
    LWOODS04
    Camilla Belle, Elisha Cuthbert, David Gallagher, Martin Donovan, Edie Falco, Katy Mixon, Shannon Woodward, Shawn Ashmore

    DIRECTED BY: Jamie Babbitt

    A recently orphaned deaf and mute teen learns disturbing facts about her adoptive family in director Jamie Babbitt's visceral ... read moredrama. After losing her father, Dot (Camilla Belle) goes to live with her dysfunctional godparents (Edie Falco and Martin Donovan) and their rebellious daughter Nina (Elisha Cuthbert). Before long, each is entrusting the silent Dot with shameful secrets they assume will be kept private. But Dot has secrets of her own ...

    This movie is dark and disturbing. Not going to be a film for everyone. Some of the scenes are uncomfortable and hard to sit through. The story itself is interesting, if you can handle a film like this. It's not one that will probably be watched more then once or twice. But still should be seen. Elisha really gives a great performance in this movie. Probably the best I have seen her do. Camilla was really good as well. I bought this movie without seeing it before hand. I am glad not to be disappointed. I often buy movies before I see them which in some cases can be a big mistake. But no regrets with this one. Hope more see it.
  • bookmunki
    December 1, 2008
    bookmunki
    a seemingly perfect family isn't complete without a healthy dose of dysfunction....
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    October 29, 2008
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    Many viewers may find this movie hard to swallow because of the sensitive nature of it, but it is a very good movie.

    The good parts of this movie had to do with the sensitive nature, at the beginning of the movie, you are not so sure of Dot, you sympathise with her and the tre... read moreatment she receives from her step sister, but there is something about her that you just cannot pin point. Elisha Cuthbert plays a great role and for a young lady so young in the business to play that role is commendable. I felt that the mother should have played a bigger role in the movie. Her role was a bit boring. It is only in the end, she does SOMETHING! I did enjoy the movie, it was suspenseful, had a lot of intrigue and twists to it and it highlighted some issues that teens obviously had in school.
  • arashxak
    September 6, 2008
    arashxak
    "They say that the truth can set you free, that's a lie. The truth is lies can protect us. Lies keep us safe from the truth."
  • jennifxu
    June 3, 2008
    jennifxu
    I'm ashamed to like this movie as much as I do but it does a sufficient job of keeping you in suspense. The premise itself isn't original but Camilla Belle keeps it interesting.
  • Deano78
    May 23, 2008
    Deano78
    This is a great drama that might have slipped many by. Starring Camilla Belle and Elisha Cuthbert both giving strong performances in this dark, brooding drama. A bit like American Beauty but with a darker tone.
  • bbcfloridabound
    January 5, 2008
    bbcfloridabound
    This was a pretty good movie, I like the part that Dot played. I am sure this goes on in many households, one of those dirty little secrets. Not for those under 15 I would say. or at least watch by the parent first.
  • ceWEBrity
    November 22, 2007
    ceWEBrity
    I couldn't really tell whether they were posturing this as some sort of bizarre, ambitious attack on dysfunctional suburbia or a hilarious campy not-really-horror, but despite these clashes (which result in some of 2006's most risible dialogue) I actually sort of enjoyed the movi... read moree. It's an underwhelming effort at best, with a predictable plot and bizarre pacing, but there are some interesting things about it. Little subtexts that the writers could have used to deepen the movie seemed to be ignored in an attempt to go that black-humor route.

    Honestly, I think this one could have been played straight, and very well too. The studio obviously wasn't prepared to throw that kind of money at it though, and thus we get some truly bizarre attempts at making it into warped humor. See: the scene where strange, geeky-looking Shawn Ashmore tells Camilla Belle all about his dick, which is one of the strangest things I've ever witnessed. I mean...no one involved could have thought that including that would be a good idea for the movie's dramatic credibility. But the show must go on!

    The other interesting thing about this movie is Camilla Belle's role. She deserves commendation for even attempting this character, a challenge that other actresses her age wouldn't go near. Could you imagine Lindsay Lohan trying to pull this off? Even though I don't think she was very good in the role - it may have had to do with the writing, demanding constant blank stares and non-reactions - it was still an interesting turn for someone whose best-known work is When A Stranger Calls. I wouldn't mind seeing more of her.
  • SilentWarProductions2009
    September 27, 2007
    SilentWarProductions2009
    Directed by: Jamie Babbit.
    Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Camilla Belle, Shawn Ashmore.

    This actually came as a surprise, I had heard mixed reviews for this film well over a year ago and with me living in New Zealand and having to endure long delays in f... read moreilms and no marketing, I finally found the movie on DVD years after release.

    Now I will say the film isn't for everyone, some will say that it is a very slow film, which is actually intentional and it gave Elisha Cuthbert time to give a very surprising performance, showing a lot of range. The themes raised are quite interesting and disturbing, at times, there are moments of greatness but as a whole, the film doesn't quite hit the mark. But still, a very surprising film, with very focused direction and some interesting themes raised.

    Overall, an intentionally slow moving film that shows Elisha Cuthbert as an amazing upcoming actress.
  • dreamfaeries
    August 20, 2007
    dreamfaeries
    Very odd yet interestingly good.

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Hap Erstein
September 23, 2006
Hap Erstein, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In retrospect, it is Belle who manages to acquit herself best with a role that never quite makes sense, but affords her some expressive, silent sequences. Surely she will find other film work and then... Full Review

James Berardinelli
September 16, 2006
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

One strength of The Quiet is that it does not deal exploitatively with the incest/sexual abuse issue in its quest to generate tension. Full Review

Ann Hornaday
September 1, 2006
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

Rather than an indictment of depravity, the movie quickly becomes a particularly cynical example of it. Full Review

Susan Walker
September 1, 2006
Susan Walker, Toronto Star

The exposition is so heavy-handed, the producers might just as well distribute a printed handout to hapless ticket buyers. Full Review

Ruthe Stein
September 1, 2006
Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle

A creepy family drama that reeks of pretentiousness. Full Review

Roger Moore
September 1, 2006
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

An occasionally compelling, dark and sometimes darkly funny movie draws us in but doesn't really pay off. And any teenager knows what that describes -- a tease. Full Review

Bruce Westbrook
September 1, 2006
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle

The film's focus shouldn't be Dot (Camilla Belle), a deaf, mute and orphaned teen. It should be her new family of suburbanites sliding into hell. Full Review

Rick Groen
September 1, 2006
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail

Characters already too wicked to be credible start doing stuff simply too stupid to be believed, with no help from a cast way too overmatched to be useful. Full Review

Terry Lawson
September 1, 2006
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press

A drama that all but begs to have its earnestness called into question. Full Review

Michael Booth
September 1, 2006
Michael Booth, Denver Post

Sometimes a movie is so repulsive and devoid of redeeming material that afterward, you're certain it doesn't deserve to exist. Full Review

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