Familiar Strangters is a very enjoyable journey through the heart of a family. Nothing is really wrong here, but the characters fight their demons as we all do, and that is what is so cool about this movie.
I loved the integration of the dogs into the family. This is so real! When animals are incorporated into a family, they become a part of the pain and the pleasure, and often become tools for use in the chemistry.
All of the actors were great, which I guess says there was great directing involved. The story was spare with no unnecessary flamboyance or distraction. No cheap laughs, just earned giggles that sneak up on you. It was over way before I wanted to leave, which I guess makes it perfect. And, my boyfriend even liked it.
I left this film feeling good. Like others who have commented, I too was reminded of Juno and Little Miss Sunshine, but this one is a whole lot more real. I loved them, and I love this!
I loved the integration of the dogs into the family. This is so real! When animals are incorporated into a family, they become a part of the pain and the pleasure, and often become tools for use in the chemistry.
All of the actors were great, which I guess says there was great directing involved. The story was spare with no unnecessary flamboyance or distraction. No cheap laughs, just earned giggles that sneak up on you. It was over way before I wanted to leave, which I guess makes it perfect. And, my boyfriend even liked it.
I left this film feeling good. Like others who have commented, I too was reminded of Juno and Little Miss Sunshine, but this one is a whole lot more real. I loved them, and I love this!