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The Puffy Chair

2005 · 1h 25m · R Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by Jay Duplass

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Overview

Josh's life is pretty much in the toilet. He's a failed NYC indie rocker, and a failing booking agent. But he finds the potential of a small victory in a really bad idea. He decides to purchase a 1985 Lazy Boy on eBay, just like the one his dad had when Josh was a kid. He'll drive cross-country for the chair, staying with Emily at his brother's house on the way, and deliver it to his father as a surprise birthday gift. But when Rhett ends up coming along for the ride, it's three people and a giant purple puffy chair in a too-small van... and one of them has to go before the trip's end.

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Fresh

When everyone finally shuts up, the silence is startling.

Jessica Winter, Time Out
Rotten

The irony is, it's a journey with no escape.

Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
Rotten

Too soon, the stuff that seemed charmingly idiosyncratic turns annoyingly odd and then just plain annoying.

Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Fresh

Built on beats of deadpan timing and splendidly understated reaction shots.

Bill Stamets, Chicago Sun-Times
Fresh

An enjoyable road movie that feels both comfortable and completely fresh.

Jessica Reaves, Chicago Tribune

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