Odd but strangely alluring, Novocaine is a suspenseful black comedy thriller. After being seduced by a femme fatale, Dr. Frank Sangster finds himself caught up in a web of lies, sex, and murder. Starring Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Laura Dern, and Scott Caan, the cast is quite good, as are the performances (especially Carter’s). Additionally, the writing balances the dark themes with light humor rather well. Still, there are some problems; as the tone’s a bit uneven at times and most of the characters aren’t fleshed out. Yet while Novocaine has some rough spots, overall it’s an entertaining film that’s full of intrigue.
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Odd but strangely alluring, Novocaine is a suspenseful black comedy thriller. After being seduced by a femme fatale, Dr. Frank Sangster finds himself caught up in a web of lies, sex, and murder. Starring Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Laura Dern, and Scott Caan, the cast is quite good, as are the performances (especially Carter’s). Additionally, the writing balances the dark themes with light humor rather well. Still, there are some problems; as the tone’s a bit uneven at times and most of the characters aren’t fleshed out. Yet while Novocaine has some rough spots, overall it’s an entertaining film that’s full of intrigue.