Novocaine Reviews

Novocaine Review
by John Ulmer (Rating: 4/5)
Novocaine - 4/5 Stars Starring: Steve Martin, Laura Dern, Helena Bonham Carter, Kevin Bacon Rated R for language, violence, sexuality, and some disturbing images more

Novocaine Review
by Dennis Schwartz (Rating: C-)
NOVOCAINE (director/writer: David Atkins; screenwriters: based on a story by Paul Felopulos and Mr. Atkins; cinematographer: Vilko Filac; editor: Melody London; music: Steve Bartek with theme song by Danny Elfman; cast: Steve Martin (Dr. Frank...more

Novocaine Review
by JoBlo (Rating: 7/10)
PLOT: A dentist has an affair with one of his patients and soon finds himself on the short list of suspects in a local murder case. Is he the real killer? Did someone set him up? Is he actually Tyler Durden? Find out below! more

Novocaine Review
by Steve Rhodes
If you dread going to the dentist, then David Atkins's NOVOCAINE is not the movie for you. The bigger problem is that, even if you look forward to a dental visit like a day at the spa, NOVOCAINE still isn't the movie for you. A film noir without the...more

Novocaine Review
by Susan Granger (Rating: 6/10)
Susan Granger's review of "NOVOCAINE" (Artisan Films) In this noirish crime drama/black comedy that uses decay as a metaphor, Steve Martin plays a prosperous, placid Chicago dentist with Laura Dern is his meticulous hygienist/fiancee. "A...more

Novocaine Review
by Jon Popick (Rating: 6/10)
What is it about Steve Martin and dentists? It's been 15 years since he last donned the smock in Little Shop of Horrors, but in Novocaine, Martin is much more like the downtrodden Seymour Krelborn than the deranged Dr. Orin Scrivello. His character...more

Novocaine Review
by Harvey S. Karten
Reviewed by Harvey Karten Artisan Entertainment Director: David Atkins Writers: David Atkins, story by Atkins and Paul Felopulos Cast: Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Scott Caan, Laura Dern, Elias Koteas, Lynne Thigpen Screened at: Review 1,...more

Novocaine Review
by Laura Clifford
Dr. Frank Sangster (Steve Martin) enjoys a thriving dental practice. His no-nonsense hygienist/fiance Jean (Laura Dern) keeps his life in order and his bed on fire. But when Susan Ivey (Helena Bonham Carter) pays him a visit, successfully wheedling a...more