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01/20/07
The Family Stone (2005)
53 %
Reviews Counted: 148 Fresh: 78 Rotten:70 Average Rating: 5.9/10
Consensus:
This family holiday dramedy features fine performances but awkward shifts of tone.
Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins
Theatrical Release: 16-12-2005
Synopsis: Destined to be a Christmas classic, Thomas Bezucha's dazzling dramedy, THE FAMILY STONE, manages to be both warmhearted and sentimental while possessing a razor-sharp hilarious mean streak. The fairly conventional story centers on Sarah Jessica Parker's uptight career woman,... [More]
Genre: Dramas
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Claire Danes, Dermot Mulroney
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06/24/06
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Disappointing and ultimately irritating film that fails on several counts, despite a handful of strong performances.
12/17/05
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12/16/05
Despite its flaws, The Family Stone sparkles bright with originality.
12/13/05
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Bezucha deftly avoids stereotypes to bring us an entertaining and honest family comedy.
12/02/05
The farcical elements are much too loaded to provide any real fun, and the Stones come off more as sanctimonious, politically correct left-wing prigs than enchanting.
03/01/07
The movie feels a lot like slacker brother Ben: a little sloppy, mostly predictable, some flashes of poignancy and wisdom, but ultimately doesn't live up to its potential.
09/22/06
What's so refreshing about Thomas Bezucha's The Family Stone is how it plays off of genre expectations and effortlessly switches back and forth between comedy, romance and tragedy.
07/29/06
Tocante sem ser melodramático, desenvolve bem seus personagens, cujas interações soam sempre reais. Além disso, o filme oscila com segurança entre o drama e a comédia e conta com um elenco formidável.
04/14/06
...turns from endearing to phony even before the first carol is sung.
02/21/06
Even though it's convenient, somewhat predictable, and manipulative, The Family Stone will melt your heart.
02/04/06
Una comedia dramática absolutamente menor, con personajes potencialmente atractivos pero finalmente inverosímiles y estereotipados.
01/31/06
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