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John Bell (written by)
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Dogs. Donkeys. Denial. There's no place like home.
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Asks the question, Is it really possible to relate to ones parents and siblings after being replaced by the family dog? . . . Perhaps as friends - weird friends? full summary | full synopsis
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Familiar Strangers on DVD
(From Alternative Film Guide. 16 October 2009, 3:48 PM, PDT)
Happy birthday to Twilight and New Moon star Nikki Reed!
(From Twilight Examiner. 17 May 2009, 8:32 AM, PDT)
(From Alternative Film Guide. 16 October 2009, 3:48 PM, PDT)
Happy birthday to Twilight and New Moon star Nikki Reed!
(From Twilight Examiner. 17 May 2009, 8:32 AM, PDT)
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excellent real-life film
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Shawn Hatosy | ... | Brian Worthington |
 | DJ Qualls | ... | Kenny Worthington |
 | Tom Bower | ... | Frank Worthington |
 | Nikki Reed | ... | Allison |
 | Ann Dowd | ... | Dottie Worthington |
 | Cameron Richardson | ... | Erin Worthington |
 | Georgia Mae Lively | ... | Maddy |
| Kevin Murray | ... | Clyde |
| Angus Sutherland | ... | Walker |
| Keith Woodard | ... | Grocery Store Customer |
| William Rough | ... | Butcher |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Dennis Cupp | ... | Announcer |
| Jacqueline Harvey | ... | Cashier |
| Chris Jenkins | ... | Busboy |
| Chris Jenkins | ... | Busboy |
 | Mark Joy | ... | Waiter |
| Paul Lieberman | ... | The Referee |
| Craig Talbot | ... | Gus |
| Rebecca Taylor | ... | Local Beauty Queen |
 | Tom Townsend | ... | Walt |
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Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.
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This film masterfully avoids the Hollywood glitz and hype (and message-drivenness of late) by following the antics of a slightly dysfunctional but not ridiculous American family. (no 'Royal Tenenbaums' here) The scenes are 'everyday' and easy to relate to while carrying meaning, engaging and moving the audience forward.
The "everyman" sense you get from the father especially and the "everytown" feeling you get from their small town really connect with almost anyone from a "real" family with generic problems.
Good script and casting.... love the "D-ball" town rivalry and simplicity of relationships - in all their evolving glory. The awkwardness and sports-talk speaks volumes of truth about the divide yet understandings between generations.
I can't believe this was produced on a low-budget. Really a breath of fresh air, this year. See and support this film! I hope we can see more of these produced.