Things to Do

5.5
2006 1 hr 25 min Drama , Comedy

Office worker, Adam, quits work to return to his childhood home and settles into the comforts of his parent's backyard. A chance meeting with a friend from his past leads to them making a "Things to Do" list so they can fulfill some of their childhood dreams.

  • Cast:
    Michael Stasko , Pat Thornton

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Reviews

Solemplex
2006/06/13

To me, this movie is perfection.

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MusicChat
2006/06/14

It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

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Curapedi
2006/06/15

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

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Philippa
2006/06/16

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

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rb1948
2006/06/17

I enjoyed the film immensely. I found it to be an entertaining and touching story, with a very complex combination of comedy and poignant everyday problems we all face. The director seemed to have a true understanding of the theme. Kudos to the whole crew!!!! A pleasure to watch after most of the things we see .The filming was wonderful and the actors seemed to have a real rapport. I find it refreshing to see so much talent in the young crew. Very professional. You can tell the true talent of all involved.I hope to see much more from Dot Film . The music seemed to fit the whole theme as well.Very well produced. The two leads were perfectly paired and played off each other in perfect timing. The whole production was very impressive.

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aapostoloul
2006/06/18

Things To Do was a totally pleasant and unexpected surprise. I laughed so hard, I spit out my M&Ms! Everyone has gone through a traumatic event in their life that makes them reflect on, where am I going? What I am doing? There are so many things I have yet to do! Things To Do captures this beautifully and makes you laugh in the process! Hysterical moments - tennis balls and tear-away pants! The type of movie you make a part of your collection and watch again and again when you need to feel good. Great performances, look out for Daniel Wilson. Really good soundtrack, love to know where I could find it. Think Garden State meets The Royal Tenenbaums. Loved it!

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lorisigurdson
2006/06/19

A feel good movie that revives the sole and ignites the inner-child. Makes you want to start crossing off things on your own to-do list.I loved characters, they were all so well developed. Adam's indifferent father who doesn't care to put down his newspaper when his son arrives home for the first time after his buddy commits suicide. Adam's resentful mother who stores stuff in his room while he's still living there. And, of course my favourite Mac, who I identified with the most, the somewhat socially inept, child-like, free-spirit who despite his obvious flaws seems to have the found the key to his own happiness, and ironically the only person in the film who doesn't need to compile a 'things to do' list.Well... it was 'just plain magnificent'(my new favourite term) and has a definitive spot on favourite movie shelf alongside Garden State, I 'love' Huckabees and New Waterford Girl which I think also beautifully capture the average individuals struggle to find happiness in their seemingly sterile environment.

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cowgirl69
2006/06/20

I recently rented this movie from the festival collection and I was pleasantly surprised. It is the story of a young guy trying to figure out what to do with his life which I could totally relate to. The idea of feeling trapped in a dead end job and thinking you have no other options is something I think many other people can also relate to as well. The movie starts a bit slow but really picks up steam with the introduction of Mac, the main characters free spirited sidekick who had a youthful innocence about him. I really enjoyed their relationship and how they played off of each other. The film has a bit of a Wes Anderson feel to it, and also sports a really good soundtrack. Definitely worth checking out.

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