The Rose Technique

A twisted glimpse into the world of a shrink who's hell bent on "healing" every last one of us...whether we want it or not. Jobeth Williams makes the TV set in "Poltergeist" seem downright friendly in a performance that's inventive and, ultimately, oddly sympathetic. A Grand Guignol-ish therapy session! Make an appointment!

This story of human manipulation and personal denial is right up there with the works of classics such as Arthur Miller or F. Scott Fitzgerald. Where else has time, setting and character been presented so vividly and in the case of "The Rose Technique" with humor? Jo Beth Williams portrays a sick person at her own craft so convincingly that she sweeps all of the truly believable characters along with her, and had this viewer saying, "She did it again and she will continue!"

The content and format of this film, in my opinion, are unique and interesting. The subject matter could be intense and humorous at the same time. If you watch closely, you'll discover underlying symbolic meanings which adds to the unique, dark comedic charm of this film.

This dark comedy is a must see! The Rose Technique is highly entertaining. The cast is well put together. The unexpected twists make it a true original! This production will keep you guessing! Just go and see it for yourself..

I saw this film at Cinequest San Jose film festival, where it created quite a stir. Some in the audience were laughing hysterically,while other were annoyed with the outrageious social commentary. A high octane romp about how a psychologist can and will manipulate her patients and students into believing about anything that`s in her self interest.