Miss Dial (2013)

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A consumer affair rep who works from her apartment decides to play hooky one day, and spends her time calling random people, looking for new connections

Film Overview
"Miss Dial" is an American independent romantic funny film from 2013, directed and composed by David H. Steinberg. The film includes star actors like Robinne Lee who plays Erica, in addition to Sam Jaeger, Jon Huertas, and Amanda Crew. The movie is peculiarly attractive as it primarily revolves around telephone conversations.

Story
The film tells the quirky tale of Erica, a customer affairs rep who has an uncommon predicimity to call-center based profession and life. The story explores solitude and the method people react to it in the age of innovation. Although Erica invests her entire day listening and reacting to consumers' inquiries, she felt separated and restricted within her tidy home-based office space. However, her regular life takes a remarkable turn when she decides to misdial an outgoing number which leads her into several unanticipated telephone-based friendships and romances.

Characters and Performance
Robinne Lee, portraying Erica, provides an outstanding efficiency of a shifting character who starts as a monotone, disinterested customer support representative to someone full of life and enthusiasm. The characters she interacts with over the phone are diverse. Sam Jaeger and Jon Huertas are excellent in their functions as Kyle and Alex, respectively, with their characters including depth and layers to the plotline.

Plot Developments
One of the special elements of the film is that every relationship Erica types is through the phone. Initially, she incorrectly dials Alex, a rugged man living the complete opposite way of life to hers, and they form a bond over their shared isolation. Then, she dials Kyle, having a hilarious sales discussion leading to an unforeseen relationship. The comedic series are mainly triggered by the eccentricities of these unknown voices and Erica's reactions to them.

Resolution and Conclusion
Whilst the film follows a somewhat foreseeable plotline, it's the depth and complexity of the characters which moves "Miss Dial" forward. As Erica participates in much deeper, more individual interactions over the phone, she finds out to break her limits, engage more with people in reality, and lastly endeavor out from her convenience zone.

General Reception
The movie "Miss Dial" was received with combined evaluations from audiences and critics alike. Its wacky facility and excellent efficiencies by the leading cast permitted it to stick out among other romantic comedies. However, some critics mentioned the movie's inability to completely exploit the comedic potential of its idea. Even then, the movie leaves a long lasting impression with its unconventional story and splendidly crafted characters. It can be summed up as an expedition of modern-day interaction methods and their function in shaping and identifying relationships.

Top Cast

  • Robinne Lee (small)
    Robinne Lee
    Erica
  • Sam Jaeger (small)
    Sam Jaeger
    Kyle
  • Sara Rue (small)
    Sara Rue
    Sam
  • Amanda Crew (small)
    Amanda Crew
    Amanda
  • Dulé Hill (small)
    Dulé Hill
    Popcorn Caller
  • Jon Huertas (small)
    Jon Huertas
    Alex
  • Jack Briggs (small)
    Jack Briggs
    Mike
  • David H. Lawrence XVII (small)
    David H. Lawrence XVII
    Mr. Koffsky
  • Beth Grant (small)
    Beth Grant
    Mrs. Wojiechowski
  • Gabrielle Union (small)
    Gabrielle Union
    Long Story Caller
  • Benita Krista Nall (small)
    Benita Krista Nall
    Glue Caller