Dopamine (2003 film)
2003 film directed by Mark Decena
Dopamine is a 2003 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Mark Decena.
Plot
Rand is a computer animator, who has created an artificial intelligence creature designed to interact with children and teach them responsibility. When his prototype is forced into practice at a school, Rand encounters Sarah, a teacher he was inexplicably drawn to, at his favorite bar one fateful evening. Sparks fly between them, but fundamental differences in their approaches to love and relationships slow them down to a halt.
Cast
John Livingston as Rand
Sabrina Lloyd as Sarah
Bruno Campos as Winston
Rueben Grundy as Johnson
Kathleen Antonia as Tammy
Nicole Wilder as Machiko
William Windom as Rand's father
Dennis Yen as Toru
Natalie Decena in the womb
Reception
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes it has a 52% rating based on 52 reviews. On Metacritic it has a score of 52 out of 100 based on 23 reviews, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.
Awards
Won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival
Nomination for Grand Jury Prize at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival.
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