Ann Dowd, Bernie McInerney, Claire Beckman
A couple separates after 50 years of marriage and father and son go on a road trip. The befuddled father who, after his wife disappears leaving behind only a cryptic letter, sets off with his dismayed...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 14, 2006
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Flixster Reviews (212)
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September 17, 2007The scene where the father is ogling the young woman in the cut off jeans is cute. Overall, I found this movie to be a bit on the dull side.
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May 11, 2007Fantastic job by the two leads... Everyone can relate to what these people go through.
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December 30, 2006Wow, what a great surprise. Peter Falk is another much under-appreciated actor. And thank you Olympia Dukakis for reaffirming my faith in your ability. How ironic to see this just after seeing her in that horrific Picture Perfect -- another indication of how bad the dir...( read more)
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February 27, 2009I laughed out loud a LOT in this movie but mostly because it reminded me so much of my crotchety, cantakerous, ornery, old husband of almost 30 years. I saw a lot of him in Peter Falk's character and a lot of my sons(plural) in Paul Reiser.
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August 2, 2008"The Thing About my Folks" came in as a surprise. We had no idea about what to expect. The film directed by Raymond DeFelitta, and based on a screen play by one of its stars, Peter Falk, proved to be a pleasant time at the movies. Although the film is predictable and we know what...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
September 15, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
September 10, 2005
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
Like Peter Falk's trifecta of farts, the movie stinks. full review
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