brother's house
Added 2/6/2010
I bought this movie because part of it was filmed in my brother's house. I didn't like the movie at all, but it was fun getting some family video.
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Why can't Amazon allow a zero rating...
Added 7/4/2008
That is what this movie deserves. Zero. After the house alarm gag going on for over 10 minutes, I thought I will give it another 15 minutes, and then if it does not get better I will turn it off. It did not get any better--in fact the situations dragged on and on. Each time something funny could have happened, it dragged out into not being funny. Now, maybe this was supposed to be a comedy mixed with some serious points? All I could do was cringe over neurotic women (as presented in the film), dysfunctional families and situations, -- eventually I just started fast forwarding. It never got better, and I found myself mumbling, "ok, now this is happening...", "next this will happen" as I skipped forward. I feel like I just wasted over 1 hour of my life.
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Mediocre but satisfying road-trip comedy
Added 4/30/2008
Lea Thompson is over-the-top and fantastic in a role that finds her playing an uptight mother who is at times the underdog and other times the villain. Poor Mrs. Gainor just wants to relive a sort-of mysterious perfect vacation she had in Doheny Beach, California, during her high school years. It slowly becomes evident that nobody but her wants this out-of-the-way vacation. Everyone else would be happier settling for their perpetual crash pad: Branson, Missouri.
Everyone in this ensemble piece--including "Home Improvement" alumna Patricia Richardson as a well-meaning aunt--is adequate. The plot is relatively predictable and the gags are commonplace, but a few funny scenes and an energetic Thompson may win this one a few fans in the audiences of understanding indie film fans.
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Omahaulin'
Added 2/14/2008
A fun romp with some meat to the story. Check out the cute teenage daughter! Every family will see something of themselves here.
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Granted, not everyone will like this movie, especially if they are looking for over-the-top comedy like that of RV. I found it very entertaining, perhaps because I live in Nebraska and have experienced these attitudes and behaviors. Yes, Foley is a bit bland and Thompson ascerbic and the inability to leave the city ridiculous, but the rest works for me. Loved the kids, the relatives and the dog. At times the movie reminded me of About Schmidt in its slice-of-life approach.
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