Ouch! Someone has an ax to grind

Rating: 8/10 (2 April 2004)

I'd hate for a foreigner to see this movie and say "so, that's what suburban families are like in the USA"
I think someone really has it in for Americans. A completely inaccurate picture is painted of what is supposed to be a typical American family. I feel like it's a bit of a cheap shot and wouldn't be surprised at all if a foreigner (obviously jealous of our standard of living) was responsible for this film. Every character in this movie is a despicable sociopath with no morals whatsoever. I've never met a family like this and am glad.
I felt like I was at an impasse when rating this movie because it is so detached from reality and is a bit forceful in the "America is bad" message. On the other hand, it is very well-acted and filmed. I gave it an 8 for being such a well-made film, knocking a few points off for issues mentioned above.