Deadpan and extremely funny while also providing moments of intense poignancy, Mottola's screenplay serves up some insightful observations on family and lies we tell ourselves, while finding affection within its heart for all.

| Jun 21, 2023

Criterion's new release allows this bittersweet tale of becoming to reach a wider audience.

| Dec 2, 2019

The climactic twist is not only obvious but also registers as a stunt, and the ending is far too abrupt. On the plus side, the performances are uniformly excellent.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Nov 30, 2019

A cautionary tale of sorts that also humorously pokes at the kookiness of family.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Nov 16, 2019

| Original Score: B- | Sep 7, 2011

Thanks to the superb cast and Mottola's deft touch, this modest-looking comedy proves quite memorable.

| Nov 20, 2008

A spirited cast, including old pros Amma Meara and younger talent Parker Posey and Stanley Tucci, elevates this claustrophobic sitcom (most of whiche is set in a car) into something fluffier and funnier than it actually is.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 10, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 28, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 1, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 4, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4 | May 20, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 8, 2003

Will open your eyes to the role of respect as a keystone to durable love.

| Aug 26, 2002

... quiet, thoroughly convincing little movie

Full Review | Original Score: A | Aug 7, 2002

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 26, 2002

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jun 18, 2002

Full Review | Original Score: 64/100 | Jul 24, 2001

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jan 1, 2000

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 1, 2000

After an hour and a quarter of dead pan humor that only works in fits and spurts, the film finally comes alive in the last ten minutes.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jan 1, 2000