Sarah Jessica Parker,
Luke Wilson,
Dermot Mulroney,
Claire Danes,
Diane Keaton
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A woman meets her future in-laws and discovers they don't much care for her in this comedy from writer and director Thomas Bezucha. Everett Stone (Dermot Mulroney) is a successful young businessman wh... read more
Directed by: Thomas Bezucha, Tom Bezucha
Release Date: December 16, 2005
Keywords:
family,
cute,
funny,
holiday,
media,
diane keaton,
rachel mcadams,
sarah jessica,
jessica parker,
Sarah Jessica Parker,
Diane Keaton ,
Claire Danes ,
Luke Wilson
DVD Release Date: May 2, 2006
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April 27, 2012The cast give it their best shot, but they can't save this film from a script full of contrived drama and jarring tone inconsistencies. When the film is trying to be dramatic, it feels like a Lifetime channel movie. The relationships are unbelievable and the family comes across... read more
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September 29, 2011A cast full of talented people but the characters are so unpleasant why would you want to spend a hour with them.
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June 23, 2011Heartwarming. Everyone in this film was exceptional. The acting was outstanding and the story was cleverly and beautifully written. You don't except the ending and Sarah Jessica Parker really did have a good role in this film. A must see!
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June 21, 2011It's always nice to see someone bring his fiance in for the holidays for his family to meet only to have everyone make her feel less than welcomed and come right out and say "we hate you." Not only that but how bad is it for that poor woman's sister to come in and be welcomed ins... read more
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April 12, 2011It's Christmas, and the Stone family is welcoming back all its siblings for the holidays,Its supposed to be the season of good will, but theres not much of it going round in The Family Stone. Diane Keaton plays the head of the clan and leads the assault on Sarah Jessica Parker as... read more
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January 31, 2011It started out neat and ended up being messy. That's what I felt about this movie. Did I liked it? Kinda. But not entirely impressed.
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December 22, 2010Probably not exactly what you would expect when you sit down to watch a Christmas movie. (Meaning generally they are feel good fluff or kidsy!). This deals with a few issues such as illness (without giving too much away), and mainly centres on Sarah Jessica Parker's character, M... read more
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Critic Reviews
January 5, 2006
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
December 17, 2005
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
It's worth two hours for those who appreciate this kind of workmanlike, low-risk drama. Full Review
December 16, 2005
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
A feel-bad holiday film about a repellent family, with a milquetoast dad and a smug, devious harpy of a mom. Full Review
December 16, 2005
Susan Walker, Toronto Star
The Family Stone is a lot slyer than you might expect. Full Review
December 16, 2005
David Edelstein, Slate
There are cringe-worthy passages and an overly sentimental structure (everyone pairs up so very tidily), but the performances are delightful, and the picture comes together. Full Review
December 16, 2005
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
It's movie comfort food - - a few good laughs, a few winks of recognition, a few tears. Full Review
December 16, 2005
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
The Family Stone is a satisfying, big-hearted celebration of diversity that will brighten holiday moviegoing - - at least in the blue states.
December 16, 2005
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger
Good acting only goes so far to salvage a bad script. Full Review
December 16, 2005
Jami Bernard, New York Daily News
A machine-tooled entertainment that's as fake and flimsy as a plastic Christmas tree. Full Review
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