Monday, May 5, 2003

MOVIE - IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY - Review Rating $$$$$ $$ (OUT OF 10) MOVIE - IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY - Review Rating $$$$$ $$ (OUT OF 10) STARRING - Michael Douglas (Alex), Kirk Douglas (Mitchell), Cameron Douglas (Asher), Diana Douglas (Evelyn), Bernadette Peters (Rebecca), Rory Culkin (Eli) & Michelle Monaghan (Peg Maloney). DIRECTOR - Fred Schepisi (I.Q., Six Degrees of Separation, Roxanne, Last Orders) The trials and tribulations of a dysfunctional family. It Runs In The Family is part drama and part comedy. Most of the laughs aren't subtle and derive their humour from the ongoing struggles the Gromberg family members face as they all try to get along. There are some truly funny moments. The drama part of It Runs In The Family often hits the nose on the head. Dysfunction, contrary to the Ozzie & Harriet version of the American family, is closer to the norm for many, perhaps even the majority, of families. This topic has been canvassed before in a variety of films. It Runs In The Family brings little new insight to the debate. Add to that the fact that the story line involving the eldest son, in particular, is badly written clichés on top of badly written clichés and It Runs In The Family starts to lose its charm. It Runs In The Family is decent enough to be a film worth seeing but not so good that if don't catch it you'll feel deprived. Running time - 101 minutes FULL REVIEW OF IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY & LINKS TO ALTERNATIVE REVIEWS/OFFICIAL WEBSITE Search Feature: Google It! 8:57:24 PM

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