I almost didn't bother watching this film after reading that it was about a dysfunctional family. I mean, jeez, how many dysfunctional family movies can Hollywood put out & continue to make money? The only reason why I decided to watch this was because it was on sale for $2 in the Blockbuster bargain bin.
Best $2 I've spent in a long time.
This isn't your average comedy about family members bickering. It's a very well-crafted morality play that isn't just about family but about secrets that we all keep in our lives. Carefully planned like a Shakespearean comedy, each character has his/her own secret, and all the secrets coincide to create mayhem in everyone's lives. It's not just a cute comedy about family, but rather it can be viewed as a farcical commentary on fear, paranoia and the comedies of errors that spring up as a result of our ridiculous attempts to hide who we really are. Shakespeare truly would've been proud.
If you live in the USA, drop everything this instant & go down to your nearest Blockbuster where you can find this DVD for $2. Chances are it'll be the best $2 you've spent, too.
Best $2 I've spent in a long time.
This isn't your average comedy about family members bickering. It's a very well-crafted morality play that isn't just about family but about secrets that we all keep in our lives. Carefully planned like a Shakespearean comedy, each character has his/her own secret, and all the secrets coincide to create mayhem in everyone's lives. It's not just a cute comedy about family, but rather it can be viewed as a farcical commentary on fear, paranoia and the comedies of errors that spring up as a result of our ridiculous attempts to hide who we really are. Shakespeare truly would've been proud.
If you live in the USA, drop everything this instant & go down to your nearest Blockbuster where you can find this DVD for $2. Chances are it'll be the best $2 you've spent, too.