Rating of
1.5/4
Not real funny
The M.O.W. - wrote on 08/01/08
The Stones are a well-knit family with very different, but really close members. However, when one of them brings in a drastically different person whom he wants to marry, their world is overturned.
The first thing you will notice in this film is that it's not as comedic as the promos may lead you into believing. There are some somewhat humorous moments, none of which are hilarious.
The cast itself, is really good. Sarah Jessica Parker, Craig T. Nelson and others really work well with one another. None of cast were a bad mix from what I could tell.
The script itself is a bit weak in my opinion. I couldn't connect with any of the cast. The jokes were fairly weak, and might have produced a slight chuckle.
The scenery was a little boring. The director didn't use the house that well to come up with interesting camera angles. To me, it seemed to have been a Made-for-TV production more than a major motion picture. None of the situations really stand out except for the one scene which makes up for "Meredith's" (Parker) mistakes that put her on the bad side of most of the "Stone" family.
This is more a Chick Flick more than anything else. There is a little drama, and even less comedy (that works). It might be a good third choice rental if you are really wanting to see a movie.
