Novocaine
Darkly funny comedy/thriller loaded with "bite" features Steve Martin as a straight-laced dentist whose quiet life with hygenist/fiancee Laura Dern is imperiled when mysterious patient Helena Bonham Carter enters Martin's office, steals his heart and gets him mixed up in drugs deception and murder. Writer/director David Atkins' neo-noir tale also stars Scott Caan, Elias Koteas and Kevin Bacon in a cameo as a self-aborbed actor.
Year: 2001
Genre: Comedy, Thrillers & Suspense, Black Humour, Contemporary Noir
Country: USA
Director: David Atkins
Starring: Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Laura Dern, Scott Caan, Elias Koteas, Kevin Bacon
Duration: 95 Minutes
Rating: R16 - Contains offensive language and sexual themes.
5.8/10
Location in store: Comedy
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