The Family Stone
Fox 2000 Pictures | Release Date: December 16, 2005
5.3
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Mixed or average reviews based on 152 Ratings
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DavidA.Dec 18, 2005
Have you ever wondered if it's possible to sleep in a theater. If you wanna find out you have to see this movie. This movie was awful, there were only like 2 funny momments that weren't even that funny. I saw people walk out in the Have you ever wondered if it's possible to sleep in a theater. If you wanna find out you have to see this movie. This movie was awful, there were only like 2 funny momments that weren't even that funny. I saw people walk out in the middle of the movie , and I couldn't wait until it ended. I actually tried going to sleep but the theater was too loud. The only reason I give it a 1 is because I feel sorry for the producers.… Expand
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DougPDec 19, 2005
Although the previews portray this movie to be a hysterical family reunion, it really is just an emotional rollercoaster with most of the actors in tears. A poor and confusing attempt to re-create Meet the Parents. A typical hollywood Although the previews portray this movie to be a hysterical family reunion, it really is just an emotional rollercoaster with most of the actors in tears. A poor and confusing attempt to re-create Meet the Parents. A typical hollywood production of big names and poor plot. I would not recommend it, if you are looking for a fun, family oriented holiday movie.… Expand
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AdamL.Dec 18, 2005
Absolutely the worst film of the year, and that's really saying something considering 2005 has been the worst year for films, oh, EVER. Laugh-free, heavy-handed, contrived, puke-inducing...no redeeming qualities whatsoever. Avoid like ebola.
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JeffRJan 6, 2006
Genuinely painful to watch. There are some funny parts, but they're overshadowed by the dozens of cringe-inducing scenes. Also, the ending of the romance side of the movie is just laughably unrealistic - at least the rest of the movie Genuinely painful to watch. There are some funny parts, but they're overshadowed by the dozens of cringe-inducing scenes. Also, the ending of the romance side of the movie is just laughably unrealistic - at least the rest of the movie feels plausible, but the "swap" at the end just made me roll my eyes.… Expand
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SchmidtyJan 1, 2006
Almost walked out of it.
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RickieJan 1, 2006
Garbage In - Garbage Out. A movie that has nothing to offer.
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G.W.Jan 1, 2006
Fun story, with a serious element. An enjoyable movie with the appropriate amount of chuckles and identifyable characters. Decent, and worth the $10, but not essential.
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TomW.Jan 1, 2006
This is not a holiday movie. It's a movie about people and events which occur at the holidays, which is the only time when a lot of families are able to get together. This family is as liberal and quirky as they come, honest, This is not a holiday movie. It's a movie about people and events which occur at the holidays, which is the only time when a lot of families are able to get together. This family is as liberal and quirky as they come, honest, openminded, openmouthed and opinionated, diverse and victim to their own sensibilities. What happens in this movie never feels contrived or forced, the elements are set up perfectly, and none of the characters are allowed to get through the movie without the viewer loving them in some way. In short, it's a celebration of human nature. My measure of how well a movie is going is if I feel like I want it to be over and if it seems like it's going on too long. In this casem, the answer was no and yes. I even liked Sarah Jessica Parker in it. Diane Keaton is brilliant, Craig T. Nelson is the perfect mellow patriarch from the 60s, and of course Rachel MacAdams is heartachingly gorgeous throughout. A movie for the DVD collection, absolutely.… Expand
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SarahM.Jan 2, 2006
[***SPOILERS***] Is
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PaulB.Jan 2, 2006
Great movie, but Christmas setting and holiday release date probably made viewers expect anything other than the edgy tone and tragic circumstances from mid-way on.
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JohnH.May 20, 2006
Hallmark Hall of Fame on Steroids.
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NickW.Jun 3, 2006
A group of good actors try, unsuccessfully, to breathe life into an awful script.
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MauiP.Oct 3, 2007
WOW. If you looked up the definition of "HacK' in the dictionary, the writer & director of this film, Bezucha's picture would be there. Cliche comment I realize, but so is the entire movie. The only redeeming aspect of the film is WOW. If you looked up the definition of "HacK' in the dictionary, the writer & director of this film, Bezucha's picture would be there. Cliche comment I realize, but so is the entire movie. The only redeeming aspect of the film is also it's saviour - DIANE KEATON!… Expand
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ElenaDec 20, 2005
This is a movie only a mother could love. That is of the Director and the other poor souls who had their reputations ruined by this poor film. I wanted to like it so much but there isn't much there. It's like a bottle of flat soda This is a movie only a mother could love. That is of the Director and the other poor souls who had their reputations ruined by this poor film. I wanted to like it so much but there isn't much there. It's like a bottle of flat soda in which the fizz evaporated into thin air. The audience was actually walking out as the film dragged on. Do not spend your money as you will regret it if you buy a ticket.… Expand
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TonyJan 1, 2006
A lovely heartfelt film, with strong performances and both comic and sad themes.
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PaulL.Dec 28, 2006
It's amazing how anyone can like this film. It's not the bad editing, nor the predictable plot, nor the outlandish storyline, it's the super annoying, sad family. The filmmakers cluelessly seem to be celebrating this family, It's amazing how anyone can like this film. It's not the bad editing, nor the predictable plot, nor the outlandish storyline, it's the super annoying, sad family. The filmmakers cluelessly seem to be celebrating this family, when it should be reviling them. It's reallly messed up.… Expand
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AndyP.Jan 3, 2006
Very unimpressive. Dull and boring. Avoid.
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CongoGongoJan 9, 2006
Convuluted contrived and boring. Just an awful experience with everything predictable in which you care nothing for any of the characters. Pretty hard to do considering the time and the intent. A complete and utter disaster.
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JohnB.Jun 3, 2006
Really, really bad. Almost sad it's so bad. Luke Wilson kept it from being a 0 instead of a 1. Sarah Jessica Parker is an intolerable actor.( and is not aging well, by the way.) This thing is a real mess, from start to finish.
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GregG.Jan 7, 2007
What is really funny is how different the ratings from "real people" vary from the critics. This film is just awful. Another attempt by the Hollywood gay mafia to force their agenda on us through awful scripts, portraying phony families and What is really funny is how different the ratings from "real people" vary from the critics. This film is just awful. Another attempt by the Hollywood gay mafia to force their agenda on us through awful scripts, portraying phony families and situations. The viewers hated it and the critics - many of them - liked it. Must be hell being afraid of retribution from the PC crowd.… Expand
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SuzanneDDec 14, 2005
Great holiday film - funny but not over the top. Touching but not sappy. Luke Wilson gives a great performance - as does Diane Keaton and Rachel McAdams. Good film to see before Christmas. Safe to take the older relatives - no sex or violence.
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JamesB.Dec 17, 2005
A thoroughly great movie; one of the year
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BaronjDec 18, 2005
People who gave it a good rating were probably high when they were watching the movie. I'd rather do my homework than watch this movie, and I never do my homework.
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FantasyDec 20, 2005
If you saw the trailer where Sarah Jessica Parker slips in the kitchen and spills the food then you saw the entire movie. Without question this is a predictable tedious boring film with substance or character. Avoid at all costs.
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BobH.Dec 20, 2005
The movie was so bad that I was fidgety. Two people in front of my girlfriend and I walked out midway through this disaster. If that wasn't bad enough, my girlfriend Carol gave me the business as we walked to the car afterward about me The movie was so bad that I was fidgety. Two people in front of my girlfriend and I walked out midway through this disaster. If that wasn't bad enough, my girlfriend Carol gave me the business as we walked to the car afterward about me yawning repeatedly and making noise while moving around impatiently. It's bad enough to be subjected to this crapola, but to be scolded for involuntarily being bored is too much to take. Guys beware.… Expand
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JayD.Dec 25, 2005
This was the serious side of "Meet the Family." Family relationships are messy in the real world, even among families that love each other. It was a pleasure to see a Hollywood movie that dealt with a family, warts and all.
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FreaksterDec 27, 2005
Was this movie a joke? You feel nothing for anyone. People walked out in the middle. Boring as hell.
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BillG.Dec 27, 2005
Not just a screwball comedy as it's billed, but a great holiday movie with a lot of heart.
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HolidayDec 28, 2005
Without question a most boring movie devoid of any soul. Avoid.
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RichardGDec 29, 2005
Awful. Just awful!!
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BirdsTeethDec 30, 2005
Well cast, believeable issues. I cared about these characters and how there lives ended up. Diane Keaton was fabulous. Loved it!
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RyanB.Dec 8, 2005
Not your run of the mill family flick! Alot of truly heartwarming moments! Super comic acting by all! Very tender from beginning to end!
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JoyceT.Dec 9, 2005
A thoroughly enjoyable movie that liberals will love and conservatives will hate. Bezucha isn't a polished a writer-director yet, but his work on this movie is still better than 90% of what's out there. Diane Keaton, Rachel A thoroughly enjoyable movie that liberals will love and conservatives will hate. Bezucha isn't a polished a writer-director yet, but his work on this movie is still better than 90% of what's out there. Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Sarah Jessica, Parker, Luke Wilson and Craig T. Nelson deserve the SAG ensemble award. They are a joy to watch.… Expand
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RalphieBoyJan 11, 2006
The Family Stoned is more appropriate or the only way to watch this crap.
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NigelWJan 10, 2006
Here is a prime Christmas turkey. The story is lame and unoriginal, there is nothing likeable or sympathetic about any of the characters, the film is full of stereotypes and cliches. The film tries to be many things - romantic comedy, Here is a prime Christmas turkey. The story is lame and unoriginal, there is nothing likeable or sympathetic about any of the characters, the film is full of stereotypes and cliches. The film tries to be many things - romantic comedy, slapstick (the ending), heartwarming - but ends up being just nothing. All this despite a good cast who work hard but ultimately cannot get anything worthwhile out of the script. Save your money - or at least go with very low expectations.… Expand
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DavidS.Jan 1, 2006
Family Stone is a little over the top situationally, but it tells a story as true or truer than most stories at a family gathering. The performances are uniformly strong - Rachel McAdams notches another appealing character, Diane Keaton Family Stone is a little over the top situationally, but it tells a story as true or truer than most stories at a family gathering. The performances are uniformly strong - Rachel McAdams notches another appealing character, Diane Keaton makes mincemeat of other actors of her vintage, Craig T. Nelson is more nuanced than usual, Luke Wilson continues to make it a real race for which brother is the better onscreen presence. The script is excellent and the dialogue well presented.… Expand
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ChadShiiraJan 12, 2006
Sarah Jessica Parker plays frigid so amiably in "The Family Stone", but it seems to be a successful performance in the wrong movie. Her character would be more at home in a black comedy. [***SPOILERS***] It makes no sense to me why the Sarah Jessica Parker plays frigid so amiably in "The Family Stone", but it seems to be a successful performance in the wrong movie. Her character would be more at home in a black comedy. [***SPOILERS***] It makes no sense to me why the father(Craig T. Nelson) apologizes to his son(Dermot Mulroney) for his adamant defense of Thad(Tyrone Giordano) when Meredith offends the gay Stone and the gay Stone's boyfriend at the dinner table. Kelly is just being a good father. Meredith gets drunk and transforms into a nice person with vulnerabilties, even after she sobers up. According to "The Family Stone", slipping on a lot of food is what will break the ice between you and your potential in-laws. Meredith's transformation doesn't feel organic. It's just what the screenplay calls for.… Expand
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[Anonymous]Jan 16, 2006
I thought the movie was cute, it was real and except for the whole switch thing, which i forced myself to accept because otherwise i wouldn't have given it a chance, i realized, it made me laugh, it made me cry, what more could i ask for?
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KeithH.Jan 17, 2006
and the character reactions are not approriate to the dialogue. The relationships are not believable not realistic. A very painful movie to sit through.
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MarkB.Jan 5, 2006
Trite plotting, uneven performances, seriously misplaced editorial sympathies and wildly miscalculated attitudinizing cause writer-director Thomas Bezucha's would-be hilarious and heartwarming holiday-centered comedy-drama to...well, Trite plotting, uneven performances, seriously misplaced editorial sympathies and wildly miscalculated attitudinizing cause writer-director Thomas Bezucha's would-be hilarious and heartwarming holiday-centered comedy-drama to...well, sink like a stone. Hidebound, somewhat uptight corporate supervisor Meredith Morton (Sarah Jessica Parker), who's established in the opening scenes as a Scrooge simply for making some tough calls that ANY businessperson would normally have to make during the Christmas season, visits her fiance's 1960s-throwback, let-it-all-hang-out family, and that's what the movie's central problem starts: neither they nor Bezucha even make a pretense at giving her a chance. As played by Parker, Meredith stuck me as a little high-strung, maybe trying a bit too hard, but fundamentally a decent, well-meaning person whose main flaw (besides, in Bezucha's view, letting her subscription to The Politically Correct Newsletter lapse) is that she doesn't seem to find the most socially acceptable phrasings in order to voice opinions that she and many, many Americans have every right to have and express, and yet the Stones treat her as rudely and judgementally as Robert DeNiro did Ben Stiller in the Meet the Parents movies. (At least the makers of THOSE films were clearly sympathetic to Stiller, and at least Blythe Danner was there as a tempering force.) Some posters on this site have commented that this a movie that blue-staters will love and red-staters hate, and that's precisely the problem: look, I'm a moderate Democrat who loves Michael Moore, detests Wal-Mart and mostly agrees with John Murtha's recent Iraq stance, but I also know that just as the current pendulum swing of excessive anti-tobacco laws treating smokers as social pariahs resulted largely from their callous disregard for nonsmokers' rights and comforts, so also the extreme popularity of Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter and Fox News is in large part the result of an often all-too-true perception on the part of good, decent conservatives that liberals patronizingly treat them as social and intellectual Neanderthals. It's interesting and ironic to observe that another current holiday release, the not-as-controversial-as-anyone-predicted Brokeback Mountain, may actually be bringing some members of opposing political and social factions together in honest, courteous discussion and debate because it treats all of its characters fairly (and because many moviegoers, regardless of their viewponts on homosexuality, simply love a good weeper), while this movie, in its insistence that Meredith needs to change her views rather than having the Stones treat her with the respect, dignity and decency that a guest, a future family member and a human being warrants, may be driving people apart. Of course, some of this may be attributed to Parker's deservedly Golden Globe-nominated portrayal; she obviously doesn't see Meredith as a one-dimensional ninny, but imbues her with the same measure of empathy that she regularly brought to her signature character, the much-loved Carrie Bradshaw of TV's Sex and the City. And even though this movie includes one of those tireder-than-tired sequences where a character permanently drops all her inhibitions after being treated to an aquariumful of brew, Parker's Dos Equis-fueled bunny hop to Maxine Nightingale's hit "Right Back Where We Started From" was about the cutest thing I've seen in a non-animated feature film since Jennifer Garner's extended dance number to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" about a year and a half ago. As far as the rest of the cast goes, Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson and Luke Wilson acquit themselves honorably; you can't blame Bezucha for yet another humorless, one-note Dermot Mulroney performance (as Parker's betrothed), but I'll do exactly that for getting a completely colorless one out of Claire Danes (especially after being so luminous in Shopgirl) and the first really bad one ever in the heretofore perfect career of Rachel McAdams (Red Eye, The Notebook) as a snotty younger sister. Oh, yes, let's not forget: The Family Stone throws in that old standby, a fatal disease, in order to give all this some Deeper Meaning. All it ends up doing, besides leading up to the most predictable final shot in years, is prove that while Wilson's character contends that Parker's "needs to fly (her) freak flag", Bezucha obviously kept his originality flag folded up, locked in a drawer, and completely out of view throughout.… Expand
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StuMJan 8, 2006
Not even good actors can save this cliched, colour by numbers film. The story has Sarah Jessica Parker playing an annoying Christmas house guest, meeting her in-laws for the first time and saying as many inappropriate things as possible to Not even good actors can save this cliched, colour by numbers film. The story has Sarah Jessica Parker playing an annoying Christmas house guest, meeting her in-laws for the first time and saying as many inappropriate things as possible to as many characters who will listen - the matriarch, the grumpy sister, the deaf gay brother (why deaf?) and his multi-racial "modern" family. How this most improbable plot was conceived is amazing. Surely this could never happen in a day and everyone still love each other at the end. Avoid.… Expand
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CuculizaO.Feb 12, 2006
I was expecting this movie for a long time. I mean, look at the cast, there's DIANE KEATON for god sakes!. Anyway, I was really dissapointed, and here's why: the movie tries too hard, and I mean TOO HARD to be a charming holiday I was expecting this movie for a long time. I mean, look at the cast, there's DIANE KEATON for god sakes!. Anyway, I was really dissapointed, and here's why: the movie tries too hard, and I mean TOO HARD to be a charming holiday movie, but it doesn't succeed at all. You're like, watchign this very funny scene and 30 seconds later one of the characters is making a devastating announce. Thomas Bezucha wants you to laugh (in which he succeeds) and cry (he doesn't), the screenplay is what's wrong here. The actign is ok, I was expectign more, specially from Keaton but you can't expect ore from such a bad script, so the cast does just fine (though SJP is really great). It was entertaining but when it ends you feel like they have cheated on you.… Expand
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AndrewT.Mar 12, 2006
Both very funny and heartwarming. The acting is wonderful, and the move is very entertaining. The movie portrays a family reunion at Christmas, with more sweet than bitter, and plenty of drama and laughter to keeping you watching with Both very funny and heartwarming. The acting is wonderful, and the move is very entertaining. The movie portrays a family reunion at Christmas, with more sweet than bitter, and plenty of drama and laughter to keeping you watching with pleasure till the end.… Expand
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RobbyMay 17, 2006
The worst movie I saw in 2005. With the exception of Luke Wilson's character, I was hoping they'd all get cancer and die at the end of the film. I found the notion of a gay, deaf couple trying to adopt a baby, only to be insulted The worst movie I saw in 2005. With the exception of Luke Wilson's character, I was hoping they'd all get cancer and die at the end of the film. I found the notion of a gay, deaf couple trying to adopt a baby, only to be insulted at the dinner table by the vacuous, yet emotional (feel sorry for me, please) Sarah Jessica Parker character extremely insulting to all gay, bi-racial and deaf people. Actually, it's insulting to anyone with a brain. Between the overtly sadistic mother and daughter, Sarah Jessica Parker's pathetic character, the unbelievable storylines and contrived slapstick, it was unwatchable. This is a terrible, terrible movie.… Expand
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OwenL.May 29, 2006
[**Spoilers**]Gah. I really wanted to like this movie, and for the first act I did. I admit it. Even though Parker was patently unlikeable, the family circus into which she's thrown was intriguing. Rachel McAdams plays the harpie well [**Spoilers**]Gah. I really wanted to like this movie, and for the first act I did. I admit it. Even though Parker was patently unlikeable, the family circus into which she's thrown was intriguing. Rachel McAdams plays the harpie well and Diane Keaton the shrew. And Luke Wilson plays Luke Wilson, so what's to complain about? But come on--did the screenwriter have to take every shortcut and cliche in the book? Claire Danes' character is completely extranaeous! Why are we rewarding Dermot Mulroney's character for treating Parker so poorly? Where's the law that says everyone has to match up nicely at the end? The Luke WIlson/Parker + Mulroney/Danes thing was apparent from the moment Danes was introduced, but why was she even necessary? Why couldn't this be a movie about the Family Stone, with their intriguing and beguiling cast of characters, and the efforts of Parker to be accepted and Mulroney to stick up for his choice in women? Why did this have to suddenly dissolve into a ridiculous love quadrangle? And what was up with the slapstick climactic scene? Who in their right mind punctuates an explosion on Christmas morning with a mad dash to the casserole dishes? Ugh. I'm sorry--this movie annoyed me, broke my heart even, because there was a well-written, funny, and even heart-warming film underneath, but it was ruined when the writer/director decided to hit every cliche he could think of on the way to mediocrity.… Expand
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FrancinaR.May 3, 2006
A lot of weak moments and too much plot crowding out the characters, yet there are a few incredibly strong moments that make the film worthwhile. The quality of the acting is far superior than the writing/directing.
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KimMay 4, 2006
If you think cancer makes a great plot twist in a holiday comedy, this is the show for you. If not, run away. Note re: the guy who wrote it (who's also, I believe, the guy who directed it): this is why they coined the phrase "Don't If you think cancer makes a great plot twist in a holiday comedy, this is the show for you. If not, run away. Note re: the guy who wrote it (who's also, I believe, the guy who directed it): this is why they coined the phrase "Don't give up your day job." Watch "Home for the Holidays"; leave this charred turkey on the shelf. Absolutely cringe-inducing.… Expand
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DarnelF.Jun 17, 2006
This movie hurts. The hero and only likable character in this movie is cancer.
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PanayiotisJan 2, 2007
My new holiday fix. The ensemble cast is great. The script has some trouble balancing between the comedy and the drama, but, in the end, you get to feel good about it.
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JamesM.Oct 23, 2007
This movie might not be a 10, but three people have given it a 0 which is complete idiocy. The Family Stone might not be what everyone is looking for, but its extremely watchable and has a few great characters (eg Rachael McAdams) even if This movie might not be a 10, but three people have given it a 0 which is complete idiocy. The Family Stone might not be what everyone is looking for, but its extremely watchable and has a few great characters (eg Rachael McAdams) even if they are a bit unbelievable.… Expand
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IvonneVJun 26, 2007
I liked it. If you just take it as what it was meant to be which is entertainment and don't read too much into it, you just get just that - entertained.
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likudl.Dec 10, 2005
SJP should stick to NYC.
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AaronKDec 17, 2005
This movie was horrible. The uncomfortable situations were overwhelming and uncomfortable to watch. One can identify with the characters, but there are too many "characters" which puts you in sensory overload. Overall the movie was horrible, This movie was horrible. The uncomfortable situations were overwhelming and uncomfortable to watch. One can identify with the characters, but there are too many "characters" which puts you in sensory overload. Overall the movie was horrible, but my wife loved it.… Expand
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BillW.Dec 17, 2005
Surprises abound in this dramedy, which avoids the usual cliche traps of home-for-the-holidays tripe. The acting ensemble is aces.
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johnp.Dec 18, 2005
Acting was phenominal but it fell flat when they tried way to hard to make it funny and thoughtful. Although some scenes were very thoughtful like the one under the Chrismas Tree.
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billys.Dec 18, 2005
Two words- DIANE KEATON.
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SusanM.Dec 19, 2005
Not as funny as I had hoped...it was pretty predictable but sweet, overall a fairly average story with some big screw ups, like how did it turn into Christmas night so quickly? One minute it's broad daylight and they're going to Not as funny as I had hoped...it was pretty predictable but sweet, overall a fairly average story with some big screw ups, like how did it turn into Christmas night so quickly? One minute it's broad daylight and they're going to the bus stop, but it's pitch black when they get there. Did anyone else notice that? And did that poor kid open gifts all alone or what? A 7 might be too generous...but it's Christmas, right?!!!… Expand
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EkaJ.Dec 21, 2005
Tragically failing comic
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JayRDec 20, 2005
Bittersweet 2 or 3 hankie romantic comedy well worth going to see. One of the best movies of the year. This film goer is over 18 which might explain some of the negative reviews. The movie is much more enjoyable to those who have actually Bittersweet 2 or 3 hankie romantic comedy well worth going to see. One of the best movies of the year. This film goer is over 18 which might explain some of the negative reviews. The movie is much more enjoyable to those who have actually experienced life beyond a video game, so only you can decide if you qualify.… Expand
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TammmieDec 20, 2005
I had to apologize to my husband for taking him to see this dreck. It was awful. After an hour we joined the other people walking out of the theater too. Too appease my husband we snuck into KING KONG. Half way through my husband whispered I had to apologize to my husband for taking him to see this dreck. It was awful. After an hour we joined the other people walking out of the theater too. Too appease my husband we snuck into KING KONG. Half way through my husband whispered in my ear can we sneak back into the Family Stone. Both movies are atrocities of the highest order. Beware!… Expand
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BrettR.Dec 22, 2005
I found it fantastic. If you're conservative you will hate this. If you're liberal you'll love it. If you want to compare your crazy relatives to these, you'll probably find the movie worth it.
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SkydogDec 22, 2005
A solid predictable holiday romantic comedy. Rachel McAdams, and Luke Wilson, shine in great character roles. This film has more depth and raises more issues than many romantic comedys.
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WyattEarpDec 23, 2005
Tried so hard to be a chick flick feel good movie for the holidays. Failed miserably on all fronts. It was just plain boring and had no sentimentality. Everything was predictable within minutes of seeing the boring characters. Sarah Jessica Tried so hard to be a chick flick feel good movie for the holidays. Failed miserably on all fronts. It was just plain boring and had no sentimentality. Everything was predictable within minutes of seeing the boring characters. Sarah Jessica Parker never looked worse than she did in this film. Horrible as many in the audience walked out early.… Expand
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AlexandraDec 25, 2005
Totally unoriginal and manipulative.
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EvanC.Dec 26, 2005
A schizonphrenic movie. It couldn't decide whether to be a comedy or a drama.
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SteveC.Dec 11, 2006
One of the worst movies I have seen in a long time. Not funny, not believable, not enjoyable. I just kept wondering "When is it going to be over?"
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CraigA.Nov 20, 2007
Dismal... and just plain miserable. Thank Christ I didn't spoil my Christmas by going to see this family-drama-gone-wrong in the cinema.
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GregSDec 18, 2005
Why do writers and producers think such mush is entertainment? Boring, silly and sad. This couold have been a great movie, but the overall impact is a movie to forget. Keaton shines, as always.
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HolidayDocDec 22, 2005
Bring your No Doze if you intend to try to watch this awful drek?
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DrewH.Dec 23, 2005
Completely unoriginal idea, done thousands of times over.
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RachaelB.Dec 29, 2005
I really liked this movie. It was laugh out loud funny and sweet too.
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MleaE.Nov 17, 2008
I loved this movie! it was absolutely fantastic, it has just about everything you could want in a movie including a holiday!!
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PannekakeJan 1, 2011
This must be the worst x-mas movie ever made, I just watched half of the movie on TV. And the story is so bad I didn't even bother to watch the rest, because it's so unbelievable bad. I usually finish every movie I have started watching evenThis must be the worst x-mas movie ever made, I just watched half of the movie on TV. And the story is so bad I didn't even bother to watch the rest, because it's so unbelievable bad. I usually finish every movie I have started watching even though it's bad, but I couldn't stand this one... I joined this site just to warn people. Don't waste your time on this movie! And I'm surprised that some people liked this crap...… Expand
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DukeJonNov 18, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A movie about a repugnant family who decide to be horrible to someone for no reason at all. A woman who runs off with her sister's fiance when they only met 5 minutes earlier. An older matriarch who decides to spend her last christmas watching her family fighting and doing nothing about it. A deaf, gay, mixed race couple who exist only to tick the required amount of boxes. What a waste of a strong cast, and an awful and nonsensical film. Can I have my time back please?… Expand
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beingryanjudeSep 1, 2014
Diane Keaton is a refreshing addition to the Christmas Holiday genre. As is Sarah Jessica Parker. The Family Stone gives us memories--memories of laughter and heartache.
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JFKARDec 19, 2012
I watched this because I've been seriously depressed recently, and it is supposedly a comedy. It made me more depressed. Bad writing, despicably arrogant characters (mostly), nothing very funny.
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papermandaDec 17, 2015
Hard-to-believe relationships, character development, and acting, by otherwise good actors, due to a plot with a contrived and unrealistic denouement.
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lukechristianscNov 26, 2015
With cliche's and little character development, but it has a competent screenplay also it's heartwarming and has a big heart, there's nothing wrong with that unless it's well made, also it does bore you a couple times. The performances wereWith cliche's and little character development, but it has a competent screenplay also it's heartwarming and has a big heart, there's nothing wrong with that unless it's well made, also it does bore you a couple times. The performances were appreciable, but the actors do a fine job and make it work, also a few chuckles. Just wished Tom Bezucha's screenplay had a little more substance. Everett Stone (Dermot Mulroney) brings his uptight girlfriend Meredith (Sarah Jessica Parker) home for the holidays to meet his family for the first time. Meredith and The Stones get off with a rocky start, making the family miserable. So she invites her sister Julie (Claire Danes) for back up. Bezucha makes it work and gives us something we need for the holidays. 3 out of 4 stars… Expand
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homer4presidentMar 31, 2015
One of the movies I most disliked, and was actually a bit angry to have wasted over an hour on watching it. Dumb plot, stupid dialogues, all in all thumbs down from me.
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