Bubble

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  • Opened January 27, 2006 
  • 1 hr 13 min
  • R | some language
  • Middle-aged Martha develops a friendship with 20-something Kyle, a co-worker with whom she shares lunch and rides to work, but the arrival of a young woman named Rose draws Kyle's romantic interest and sparks Martha's jealousy. Rose asks the older woman to sit for her 2-year-old daughter while she and Kyle go on a date, then on her return a confrontation with someone from her past has dire consequences that impact the whole town. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Debbie Doebereiner, Dustin Ashley, Misty Wilkins, Omar Cowan, Laurie Lee
  • Director: Steven Soderbergh
  • Genres: Art House/Foreign, Drama

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Chicago Sun-Times
| Roger Ebert

Everything about the film -- its casting, its filming, its release -- is daring and innovative. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Owen Gleiberman

Of the idiosyncratic ''little'' movies that Soderbergh has made to clear his head (Full Frontal, Schizopolis), this is the first that truly connects. Read full review

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Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

A potent and provocative look at life unhinged. Bubble is said to be the first in a series of six low-budget films from Soderbergh. If they all rock the boat like this one, bring 'em on. Read full review

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Chicago Tribune
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An odd little movie and a good one, worthy for what it is and potentially groundbreaking for how it's being made available. Read full review

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