A family takes the long way back to appreciating each other.

Rating: 9/10 (14 July 2008)

We watched this movie as a family, and two of the three of us had seen it once before. I liked the movie a lot more the second time we watched it, and I think lots of people may have the same experience. I don't really know why--maybe expectations were too high the first time. My 20 yr. old says it is his new favorite film; obviously he loved it! My husband had mixed feelings about it, saying that it was too REAL at times. Hmmm. I laughed a lot, and I really cried at one point. I also feel much better about our family dynamics (but considering my husband's comment, maybe I shouldn't! Haha...). To sum up, I recommend watching this movie--and if you don't like it, wait awhile and watch it a second time!