Relative Chaos (2006)

At the 25th Annual Gilbert family reunion, siblings Gil, Dil, and Lil compete for the coveted Gilbert Cup.

Director:

Steven Robman

Writer:

Matt Goldman

Stars:

Christopher Gorham, Nicholas Brendon, Terry Bradshaw

Cast

Credited cast:
Christopher Gorham	...	Dil Gilbert
Nicholas Brendon	...	Gil Gilbert
Terry Bradshaw	...	Will Gilbert
Charisma Carpenter	...	Katherine
Fiona Reid	...	Grandma
Jayne Eastwood	...	Carol Gilbert
Jennifer Robertson	...	Lil Gilbert (as Jenn Robertson)
Mayko Nguyen	...	April
Stacy Smith	...	Julie Gilbert (as Stacey Smith)
Sarah English	...	Pam
Nikki Barnett	...	Becky
Cecil Wright	...	Teenie Nelson
Tara Baxter	...	Wildlife Officer
Jackie Torrens	...	Waitress
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Donne D'Arnall	...	Gil's Daughter

Storyline

Every year the Gilbert family looks forward to the annual Gilbert Cup competition. Everyone, that is, except Dil, the youngest Gilbert sibling. He's never won the cup, not once. Dil's girlfriend, super-motivated and ultra-competitive Katherine, is determined to change Dil's luck, but can she change a 25-year losing streak? It won't be easy. The competition is beyond fierce, and if there's such a thing as obsessive competitive disorder, Dil's overachieving siblings Gil and Lil are certifiable. The Gilbert's go the distance in events that test their intelligence, agility, and sanity. The winning Gilbert gets the cup and the glory. Who will be the last Gilbert standing? Does Dil stand a chance? Let the games begin...

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

ABC Family [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 September 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Competição em Família

Filming Locations:

Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Von Zerneck Sertner Films

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

After the flashback scene in which Dil throws a lawn dart which clearly lands in Gil's right foot, Gil says, "Ever since that day, I can't fully transfer my weight to my left foot."

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Crazy Credits

Joe the Dog as "Cinnamon" in still shots

User Reviews

Very Cute

Every year the Gilbert family, parents Will and Carol and their kids, Gil, Lil, and Dil, get together and the kids compete for the Gilbert Cup. Dil has never won in the 25 years that they have been doing this, but this year is looking up. He is a successful lawyer, has a great apartment, a new car, and a new girlfriend. After his girlfriend, Katherine, invites herself along, he finds himself swept up in the competition. As he gets more annoyed with his family and Katherine, he runs into his childhood friend, April.

I thought this movie was pretty cute. Being a TV movie, it doesn't get the length needed to expand on the characters and plot, but the cast does a great job. Christopher Gorham as Dil perfectly balances a sweet boy-next-door cuteness with a kind of goofy sexiness. Charisma Carpenter as Katherine is wonderfully self-centered and aggressive. Terry Bradshaw as Will and Fiona Reed as Carol are great as the loving and misguided parents. Nicholas Brendan as Gil is good as the very competitive oldest brother and Jennifer Robertson is good as the sister with her own secrets. My favorite character was April, played wonderfully by Mayko Nguyen. She totally captured April's feelings for Dil and her pride and confidence in him as well as her sense of humor and playfulness.

I think that the movie is definitely worth the time and it is a great family movie.