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I wanted to see "The Family Stone" since I saw the first trailer. With a cast like this, how can it be bad? I admit, I had pretty high expectations, and I was not at all disappointed.
"The Family Stone" is about a man, Everett (played by Dermot Mulroney), who brings home his girlfriend, Meredith (played wonderfully by Sarah Jessica Parker), to meet his family for Christmas. From the start, the family hates her, no matter what she does to try and convince them to come around. There are also many other smaller story lines involving the other family members, and some serious dramatic moments in the film. At the end of the day, it is about the importance of family, and approval by family.
As I mentioned above, the entire cast was amazing. Diane Keaton, of course, gave much depth to her character. Sarah Jessica Parker was amazing here, and I respect her for taking a role like this, that is so against type for her. Rachel McAdams, who is quickly becoming one of the best actresses out there, while underused, was also amazing. She had some of the funniest lines in the film. Luke Wilson, playing Ben- the brother, gave one of his best performances ever. The rest of the cast, including Craig T. Nelson, Dermot Mulroney, and Claire Danes were also wonderful.
I think "The Family Stone" is one of the best movies that has been released in a long time. I had comedy, drama, but most of all, it was smart. It was so refreshing to see a film made and possible aimed at adult people. Too many movies today, most really, are made for teenagers. The dialogue was intelligent here, and it never felt as though the filmmakers thought the audience was stupid. I think it was a wise decision to give this film a wide release.
If you are in the mood for a great family film this holiday season, a fan of one of the actors, or just in the mood to be entertained, "The Family Stone" is your ticket.
"The Family Stone" is about a man, Everett (played by Dermot Mulroney), who brings home his girlfriend, Meredith (played wonderfully by Sarah Jessica Parker), to meet his family for Christmas. From the start, the family hates her, no matter what she does to try and convince them to come around. There are also many other smaller story lines involving the other family members, and some serious dramatic moments in the film. At the end of the day, it is about the importance of family, and approval by family.
As I mentioned above, the entire cast was amazing. Diane Keaton, of course, gave much depth to her character. Sarah Jessica Parker was amazing here, and I respect her for taking a role like this, that is so against type for her. Rachel McAdams, who is quickly becoming one of the best actresses out there, while underused, was also amazing. She had some of the funniest lines in the film. Luke Wilson, playing Ben- the brother, gave one of his best performances ever. The rest of the cast, including Craig T. Nelson, Dermot Mulroney, and Claire Danes were also wonderful.
I think "The Family Stone" is one of the best movies that has been released in a long time. I had comedy, drama, but most of all, it was smart. It was so refreshing to see a film made and possible aimed at adult people. Too many movies today, most really, are made for teenagers. The dialogue was intelligent here, and it never felt as though the filmmakers thought the audience was stupid. I think it was a wise decision to give this film a wide release.
If you are in the mood for a great family film this holiday season, a fan of one of the actors, or just in the mood to be entertained, "The Family Stone" is your ticket.
I really like this show, and am awaiting season two. I started watching because I am a fan of Shannon Elizabeth, but it turned out to be really good. All of the actors and actresses are great, but the best thing about the show is that if you happen to miss an episode, you can tune in the next week without problems. Sometimes that is what is needed, just an entertaining show... nothing too complex! The characters are very funny, but there are a lot of stereotypes in the show. Shannon plays hers perfectly, and her timing on the show is great. I think "Tiffany" is the funniest character! Anyway, if you haven't seen the show, give it a chance. It is a great way to spend thirty minutes of your life. And if you are a fan of Shannon or Marques, you should definitely watch it!
I first heard about this film quite a while ago, and have wanted to see it for a very long time. I am a very big fan of Soleil Moon Frye, and she is the main reason I wanted to see it. When I saw that it was released on DVD I was extremely happy.
From the moment the film started, I was drawn in, and I stayed drawn in until the end. Casey's (Soleil Moon Frye) opening and ending monologue was great, and an awesome way to open and end the movie. The ending is very good, and it leaves you feeling complete. The movie is really about two college roommates who are very different. It is about one of them wanting revenge on the other. The movie is very real, and that, to me, is very refreshing.
The only problem I had with the film was the editing. It is very choppy, and isn't put together all that well, but it isn't a big problem. I only thought about it during a few scenes.
The two main characters are compelling. I have to say that Soleil gives the best performance in the film. The other lead, Cat Taber (who plays Grace), was good, but it felt like her performance was missing something. The other actors were all great as well (Notably Wil Wheaton as Grace's fiancé, and Gary Wolf as Casey's friend).
The DVD has no extras at all, though. It only has the film and scene selections (a total of 8 chapters), and if you leave it on the main menu for too long, the movie starts by itself. The lack of extras doesn't bother me, though. It took the film long enough to get released.
While this movie isn't for everyone, I loved it, and will watch it more than once. The DVD doesn't seem to be a big release, so you may have a hard time finding a rental, but it is well worth the purchase price here! If you are a fan of one of the actors, this is a must have DVD! In closing, I would like to say "How nice, How very, very nice!"
From the moment the film started, I was drawn in, and I stayed drawn in until the end. Casey's (Soleil Moon Frye) opening and ending monologue was great, and an awesome way to open and end the movie. The ending is very good, and it leaves you feeling complete. The movie is really about two college roommates who are very different. It is about one of them wanting revenge on the other. The movie is very real, and that, to me, is very refreshing.
The only problem I had with the film was the editing. It is very choppy, and isn't put together all that well, but it isn't a big problem. I only thought about it during a few scenes.
The two main characters are compelling. I have to say that Soleil gives the best performance in the film. The other lead, Cat Taber (who plays Grace), was good, but it felt like her performance was missing something. The other actors were all great as well (Notably Wil Wheaton as Grace's fiancé, and Gary Wolf as Casey's friend).
The DVD has no extras at all, though. It only has the film and scene selections (a total of 8 chapters), and if you leave it on the main menu for too long, the movie starts by itself. The lack of extras doesn't bother me, though. It took the film long enough to get released.
While this movie isn't for everyone, I loved it, and will watch it more than once. The DVD doesn't seem to be a big release, so you may have a hard time finding a rental, but it is well worth the purchase price here! If you are a fan of one of the actors, this is a must have DVD! In closing, I would like to say "How nice, How very, very nice!"