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After losing her job, making out with her soon to be ex-boss, and finding out that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson has to face spending the holiday with her family. She wonders if she can survive their crazy antics. Written by
Cyndi Kessler <ckessler@ix.netcom.com>
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On the fourth Thursday in November, 84 million American families will gather together... And wonder why.
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Trivia
Robert Downey Jr. publicly admitted to using heroin during the making of this film.
Jodie Foster wrote him a letter praising his work but warning him that he could not keep doing this on other films.
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Goofs
When Claudia's daughter drops her off at the airport, the distinctive red tiled pillars let the viewer know that the airport is not one located in/around Chicago, but rather is the Baltimore Washington International airport (BWI).
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Quotes
Adele:
[
Answers the phone]
Hello... who?... I never heard of him, consult your directory.
[
Hangs up]
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Soundtracks
"Evil Ways"
Written by Clarence A. Henry
Performed by
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People either love or hate this film. It seems to me that, for those who hate it, there is too much going on in the scenes. The dialogue is often open ended, and the action is at times frenetic so that the viewer isn't sure where he/she should be focusing attention. That, I submit, is the true beauty of this unusual movie. It has an over the top realism that makes it a rewarding film to watch multiple times. There are so many layers in the dialogue and the acting, so many subtleties between characters, that you can watch it many times and still be noticing something new. This may be billed a comedy, but it is filled with heartbreak and tragedy, betrayal and disappointments. This is not a run of the mill feel good holiday movie. I think those who rate this movie poorly, in some way, miss that. I hope Jodie Foster directs again. She's immensely gifted.