Family Stone is 2005’s original concept answer to a year of remakes and sequels. After watching this film, I wished they caved in and remade another 70’s TV show. Like G-Force, or David and Goliath. Maybe even the Six Million Dollar man, starring the little person from Fantasy Island.<\/p>\n
Problem one: Slow pacing. To the director, I say, cut the first 15 minutes and get to the point. Please. To the theater goer, either bring a pillow, or poke out your eyes. The mind you save my be your own.
\nProblem two: The girl meeting the big, bad family for Xmas is a major PITA. I disliked her, and so did everyone in the audience. If she fell down the stairs, I would have cheered. Well, only if she died.
\nProblem three: Predictable. Even the grandmother bound in a wheelchair seven rows back knew what was coming next, and said so. At points the audience recited lines in lockstep with the characters.<\/p>\n
What works:
\n1) It’s safe for all audiences. The only person it might offend are those who enjoy laughter.
\n2) The story could work as a Sunday afternoon movie. At least with a different cast, director and script.<\/p>\n
Verdict: Cable, or a free movie rental on an airplane.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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