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Tadpole (2002)

Tadpole (2002)
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Most 15-year-old boys are obsessed with the opposite sex, but this may be the only area in which Oscar Grubman (Aaron Stanford) could be called typical. An honor student at an exclusive prep school, Oscar is confident, keenly intelligent, speaks fluent French, and is well versed in the work of a number of French authors, particularly his favorite, Voltaire. Oscar seems to have gotten his fascination with French culture from his mother, who several years ago divorced his father Stanley (John Ritter), a college professor, and moved to Paris. Stanley has recently remarried, taking an attractive woman in her mid-forties, Eve (Sigourney Weaver), as his new wife. Oscar, however, senses that Eve isn't happy in their marriage; certain he can give Eve the affection (both physical and emotional) that she needs, Oscar begins waging a low-key but ardent campaign to seduce his step-mother over the course of Thanksgiving weekend, despite the fact a number of Oscar's female classmates have made no secret of their attraction to him. Oscar's efforts to bed Eve attract the attention of one of her close friends, Diane (Bebe Neuwirth), a smart and sexy chiropractor who also becomes the not-entirely-unwelcome focus of Oscar's romantic attentions. Shot using digital video equipment, Tadpole was enthusiastically received at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival, where the film's director, Gary Winick, received the Director's Award. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Sigourney Weaver, Aaron Stanford, (more)
Director(s):
Gary Winick
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Tadpole

Most 15-year-old boys are obsessed with the opposite sex, but this may be the only area in which Oscar Grubman (Aaron Stanford) could be called typical. An honor student at an exclusive prep school, Oscar is confident, keenly intelligent, speaks fluent French, and is well versed in the work of a number of French authors, particularly his favorite, Voltaire. Oscar seems to have gotten his fascination with French culture from his mother, who several years ago divorced his father Stanley (John Ritter), a college professor, and moved to Paris. Stanley has recently remarried, taking an attractive woman in her mid-forties, Eve (Sigourney Weaver), as his new wife. Oscar, however, senses that Eve isn't happy in their marriage; certain he can give Eve the affection (both physical and emotional) that she needs, Oscar begins waging a low-key but ardent campaign to seduce his step-mother over the course of Thanksgiving weekend, despite the fact a number of Oscar's female classmates have made no secret of their attraction to him. Oscar's efforts to bed Eve attract the attention of one of her close friends, Diane (Bebe Neuwirth), a smart and sexy chiropractor who also becomes the not-entirely-unwelcome focus of Oscar's romantic attentions. Shot using digital video equipment, Tadpole was enthusiastically received at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival, where the film's director, Gary Winick, received the Director's Award. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
78 mins

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Director(s):
Gary Winick
Writer(s):
Heather McGowan, Niels Mueller
Producer(s):
Alexis Alexanian, Dolly Hall, Gary Winick
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Adult Language, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Comedy, Romance
Tadpole Awards:
  • 2002 - National Board of Review - Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking
  • 2001 - Sundance Film Festival - Dramatic Directing Award
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    Erica S.

    Slow and dull. NOT a comedy.

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    Kimber H.

    Aside from the scene where a 15-year-old is drinking in a bar (and let's face it, one drink is enough to get a kid like that schnockered)as it stretchs believability almost too far, it is a very charming film. Aaron Stanford is excellent as a kid whos intellectual age far surpasses his physical age. To hear him talk one would be confused and assume he just may be one of those kids that looks younger than he really is. I would have guessed him in his early 20's based off of his words. I was amazed at how many stars were in this as well. Fabulous sleeper film, perfect for a night in and a pizza or ordering some Chinese.

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    Cynthia O.

    Hard to believe a 15 year old boy, no matter how intelligent, would be interested in a 40-something woman, especially his stepmother. Funny moments, and not a bad movie. Bebe Neuwirth has the funniest, sexiest moments.

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