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The Thing About My Folks (2005) 6.5
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Reviews: 106 user | 31 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years), that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day ... See full summary » Director:Raymond De FelittaWriter:Paul Reiser |
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Sam Kleinman
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Ben Kleinman
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Muriel Kleinman
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Rachel Kleinman
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Mackenzie Connolly | ... |
Lilly Kleinman
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Lydia Jordan | ... |
Mia Kleinman
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Linda
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Bernie McInerney | ... |
Mr. Harrison
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Young Muriel Kleinman
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Rachel Robinson | ... |
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Young Sam Kleinman
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Tow Truck Driver
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Dennis Sheehan | ... |
Tackle Shop Owner
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Ben's dad Sam shows up one night with a note from Ben's mother (Sam's wife of 46 years), that she has left. While Ben's wife and his three sisters try to find her, Ben takes Sam on a day trip to see a farmhouse that's for sale. The day trip turns into a road trip while dad and son explore their past, their relationship, and why Sam's wife might have left him. The road trip includes fishing, drinking, playing pool, sleeping under the stars, and frank discussion. Anger simmers close at hand, as do love and hope. Where Sam's wife is - and why she left - leads to the movie's resolution. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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Sometimes the fruit falls very far from the tree.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for language, including some suggestive references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
20 December 2006 (Kuwait) See more »Also Known As:
Esto es todo amigos See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$235,341 (USA) (16 September 2005)Gross:
$814,682 (USA) (28 October 2005)Company Credits
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Sam Kleinman: Explain that to me.
Ben Kleinman: What?
Sam Kleinman: The holes in those jeans...
Ben Kleinman: Uh-uh.
Sam Kleinman: They're on purpose?
Ben Kleinman: That's right.
Sam Kleinman: It's not because she's poor, and can only afford ripped clothes?
Ben Kleinman: That's correct, sir.
Sam Kleinman: [takes this in] And she doesn't mind that we can see her ass peeking out like that?
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When the son and father are driving down the road, the red car behind them disappears then reappears. After a few shots the red car finally passes them. See more »Quotes
[Two young girls walk by. Sam keeps staring after them, finally points at them]Sam Kleinman: Explain that to me.
Ben Kleinman: What?
Sam Kleinman: The holes in those jeans...
Ben Kleinman: Uh-uh.
Sam Kleinman: They're on purpose?
Ben Kleinman: That's right.
Sam Kleinman: It's not because she's poor, and can only afford ripped clothes?
Ben Kleinman: That's correct, sir.
Sam Kleinman: [takes this in] And she doesn't mind that we can see her ass peeking out like that?
[...]
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So fortunate were we to see this fantastic film at the Palm Springs International Film festival. Upon entering the theater we were handed a small opinion card that would be used for our personal rating of the film. Looking at the card I turned to my wife and said, "How many movies in your life do you think you can rate as superb? Only about 5 for me." But then watching the interaction between Peter Falk and Paul Reiser while viewing the spectacular scenery in the film's setting of New York state, I slowly starting bumping the movie up a category at a time. Certainly it was good but the totally natural repoire of the actors and an award winning performance by a man who will unfortunately probably be remembered for a raincoat wearing detective rather than this film, the movie jumped to the excellent level.
By the end of the film there were few dry eyes in the house and my usually stoic and callous heart melted just like the Grinch's and I ended up giving this a superb.
This picture is a must for anyone who has parents. No violence or nudity but some strong language.