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Novocaine (Widescreen)

Steve Martin (Actor), Helena Bonham Carter (Actor), David Atkins (Director) | Rated: R (Restricted) | Format: DVD
2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Movie, but Not Quite as Advertised Jan 20 2004
By Timothy Michael Resh
Format:DVD
This film is one of those cross-genre movies that must drive marketing people nuts. Part murder mystery, part erotic suspense thriller, part black comedy, the marketing people took one look at this, saw Steve Martin, and called it comedic. Really, it's more ironic than comedic. The situations in which people find themselves, from Laura Dern's OCD fiancee to Steve Martin's repressed dentist caught up in a spiraling web of deceit are definitely not funny in the traditional sense, and I am sure that is what put many people off about the film.

Despite the unsavory elements of the story and only average acting from otherwise good actors, the story holds the audience's interest, subtlely foreshadowing the climax, which unfortunately "pays off" all too quickly after the amount of work that goes into setting it up.

This, plus the aforementioned average acting and dark storyline are the primary reasons that this movie is usually found in the bargain bin. Still, Helena Bonham Carter is definitely worth watching as a drug addict, abused by her incestuous brother. Some of the character's dress and actions are vaguely reminiscent of her portrayal of Marla Singer in Fight Club, and she remains sufficiently tortured throughout the film to add a slightly deeper layer to the film.

Not for the squeamish (or dentist averse), the film has an ironic but "happy" ending that leaves the viewer a bit unsettled, mainly because it ends a little too cleanly. Not Steve Martin's best work, by far, but certainly an amusing diversion.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Don't dentists use Lidocaine these days? May 23 2009
By Kona TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Dentist Frank Sangster's (Steve Martin) quiet life is turned upside-down when an odd new patient (Helen Bonham Carter) starts a spiral of drugs, lust, and murder.

I was hoping Martin would play another wacky dentist like his character in Little Shop of Horrors, but no such luck. This movie isn't a comedy and is too awkward to be a drama/thriller. Dr. Sangster is so relentlessly bland that he's too dull to care about, and Carter's slutty drug addict character is completely repulsive. Even with the two big stars plus Laura Dern as Sangster's fiancé, this feels like a low-budget, indie film with much ham acting and plot holes galore. The truly hideous finale will leave you cringing; all in all it's a big disappointment.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Je Ne Sais Quoi July 14 2004
By pattilynch
Format:DVD
Steve, I hope you read reviews! Okay guys: take the characters, take the plot, take the twists and turns, take the sideways no-that-can't-be where-did-that-come-from and throw in a good white sauce (oh did I mention do it in French) and you'd have a typical FRENCH movie. Sheesh, weren't the provincial props enought to set the scene? Can you see as far as 'The Continent'? Steve went all 'European' on you and you didn't even notice. Cheers Steve, I loved it. I could tell because it was one of those films I was 'still thinking about' for several days afterwards. Steve. I got IT. Viva La Martin!!!
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2.0 out of 5 stars The Over The Top Life and Times of A Dentist In Love
Novocaine is a film that promised so much given the talented actors attached to it,Steve Martin, Helena Bonham-Carter and Laura Dern and delivered so little. Read more
Published on Dec 9 2003 by "mobby_uk"
1.0 out of 5 stars A horrible, horrible waste of time
This film was such a disappointment. Considering it has Steve Martin, Kevin Bacon, and Helena Bonham Carter - my favorite actress - in it, I would have expected better. Read more
Published on Oct 26 2003 by TrezKu13
4.0 out of 5 stars ODDBALL SUSPENSE COMEDY, WORTH A WATCH
Novocaine is labeled as a dark comedy in the reviews here, a conclusion I don't necessarily see from the film. Read more
Published on Oct 19 2003 by Shashank Tripathi
2.0 out of 5 stars fast acting soporific
The difference between watching this movie and actually visiting a dentist is that there is at least far more stimulation with the latter experience and at times less... Read more
Published on Feb 25 2003 by Brian Wallace (Co-author of It's Not Your Hair)
3.0 out of 5 stars How Do You Feel About Dentistry?
This is an important question to ask yourself before settling down with this movie. If, like me, you feel you have to pop a few Valiums before you can even consider an exam,... Read more
Published on Jan 13 2003 by sweetmolly
2.0 out of 5 stars Safe for those allergic to nitrous oxide.
WARNING: May induce Novocaine-like cerebral symptoms.

Known to cause slight post-viewing disappointment or indifference. Read more

Published on Dec 19 2002 by T. SIMPSON
3.0 out of 5 stars Comedy noir
Novocaine is the story of Steve Martin playing a dentist who digs himself into a hole of drugs, deceit, and murder, precipitated by a pretty drug dealer (Helena Bonham Carter) who... Read more
Published on Dec 14 2002 by Craig MACKINNON
2.0 out of 5 stars Good performances, barely watchable movie
An unamusing noirish black comedy. Steve Martin plays a dentist who ends up embroiled in sex, drugs and bloody murder when he makes the mistake of prescribing a lethal dose of... Read more
Published on Nov 19 2002 by BD Ashley
4.0 out of 5 stars Noir Served with Dental Floss
I must admit that I didn't expect too much from this movie, but its noir-lightness delivered. Steve Martin plays a dentist leading a life all too mind-numbingly (as if on... Read more
Published on Oct 30 2002 by M. Swinney
3.0 out of 5 stars Martin's Dentist Noir!? Not Bad, But Helena Steals it Anyway
Frank is a successful dentist, with a beautiful fiance Jean. But when Frank is played by Steve Martin, Frank is going to have some trouble, just as he did in "Little Shop of... Read more
Published on Oct 1 2002 by Tsuyoshi
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