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Empty Fuller

  • 2008
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
84
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Empty Fuller (2008)
DramaRomanceThriller

David Fuller is trapped in a life of deadening sameness. His only solace is the world he dives into when he reads a book. Friendless, isolated - he is disconnected from the world in a way th... Read allDavid Fuller is trapped in a life of deadening sameness. His only solace is the world he dives into when he reads a book. Friendless, isolated - he is disconnected from the world in a way that not even his own deepest secrets are known to himself. Laura Matthews, a successful bus... Read allDavid Fuller is trapped in a life of deadening sameness. His only solace is the world he dives into when he reads a book. Friendless, isolated - he is disconnected from the world in a way that not even his own deepest secrets are known to himself. Laura Matthews, a successful businesswoman, sees David reading at lunchtime outside her office window every day. Curiously... Read all

  • Director
    • Brian Cwikla
  • Writer
    • Brian Cwikla
  • Stars
    • Douglas Sidney
    • Crystal Donner
    • Shad Cooper
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    84
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian Cwikla
    • Writer
      • Brian Cwikla
    • Stars
      • Douglas Sidney
      • Crystal Donner
      • Shad Cooper
    • 3User reviews
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Douglas Sidney
    Douglas Sidney
    • David Fuller
    Crystal Donner
    • Laura Matthews
    Shad Cooper
    • Sub
    Joseph Andrew Schneider
    • Scott
    • (as Joseph Schneider)
    Emily Fradenburgh
    Emily Fradenburgh
    • Sara
    Cynthia Uhrich
    • Dr. Judith Tyler
    Alex Hovda
    • Young David
    Jordan Pratt-Thatcher
    • Justin
    Kelsey Schultz
    • Young Laura
    Samantha DeGroot
    • Stacy
    Michael Cook
    • Mr. Alexis
    Annie Einan
    Annie Einan
    • Paula
    Mike Rylander
    • Office Drone #1
    Chris Rush
    • Office Drone #2
    Robin Whitt
    Robin Whitt
    • Melissa
    Matthew Feeney
    Matthew Feeney
    • Store Cashier
    Liz Ward
    • Store Clerk
    Marcy Grams
    Marcy Grams
    • Meredith
    • Director
      • Brian Cwikla
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      • Brian Cwikla
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    9user-860-368158

    Touching Indie

    this film is apparently inspired by true life childhood events of the director and writer Brian Cwikla.

    This film is very touching and a testament to the long-term pain that can result from a child being picked on by his or her peers.

    The main character is going through his life paralyzed by events from his past and I think this is often the case, more than we'd like to believe.

    The picture looks great.

    The acting is superb.

    The writing is heartfelt.

    this film is worth watching.
    7pilarfuera

    Only So-so

    my personal opinion is that this film kind of dragged on. The story was just not that interesting or ground-breaking. I felt like I'd seen stories like this before. Here were the things I liked: 1.) At times the slowness of the film made it feel like a dream which was interesting 2.) Some of the acting was pretty good. 3.) The cinematography was good quality, something I've grown to believe is rare with indie films.

    Here are the things I didn't like (sorry): 1.) The story didn't always seem clear... it felt like a lot of talking to explain what was going on. 2.) The actor who played the lead was not always believable as a person with disturbing psychological issues... at times I felt his acting got in the way of the story. 3.) The movie felt long... its no longer than a normal movie, but it felt long which means I was anxious for it to be over.

    I give this film a 7 because it is an indie film and there are obvious limitations when making a film with little money. I give the film makers credit for that.

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    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
    • Production company
      • Iguano Films
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 29m(89 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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