Love the Coopers (2015)

The intertwined stories of four generations of Coopers unfold right before the annual family reunion on Christmas Eve.

Director:

Jessie Nelson

Writer:

Steven Rogers (screenplay)

Stars:

Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, John Goodman

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Martin	...	Rags (voice)
Diane Keaton	...	Charlotte
John Goodman	...	Sam
Ed Helms	...	Hank
Alex Borstein	...	Angie
Timothée Chalamet	...	Charlie
Maxwell Simkins	...	Bo
Blake Baumgartner	...	Madison
Amanda Seyfried	...	Ruby
Alan Arkin	...	Bucky
Dan Amboyer	...	Handsome Young Man at Diner
Marisa Tomei	...	Emma
Scott Garan	...	Department Store Security Guard
Dorothy Silver	...	Mrs. Pinkins
Olivia Wilde	...	Eleanor

Storyline

When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.

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Plot Keywords:

ensemble cast | voice over narration | narrated by character | pretend boyfriend pretend girlfriend relationship | waitress | 

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Taglines:

Be thankful the holidays only come around once a year

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG - 13 for thematic elements, language and some sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 November 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Most Wonderful Time

Filming Locations:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$8,317,545, 15 November 2015, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$26,284,475, 10 January 2016

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Films, Groundswell Productions, Imagine Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Alan Arkin and Marisa Tomei previously appeared together in Slums of Beverly Hills (1998).

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Goofs

At around 01:20:00 into the movie the amount and speed of the snowing outside is different at several windows.

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Quotes

Bucky: That feeling like you've landed in the wrong life. Everybody feels that way.

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Crazy Credits

During the last credits, there are some outtakes of the actors singing Christmas songs.

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Connections

Referenced in The Cinema Snob: A Christmas Puppy (2018)

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Soundtracks

Merry Christmas Baby
Written by Johnny Moore (as Johnny Dudley Moore) and Lou Baxter
Performed by Otis Redding
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

Choppy and formulaic

This RomCom lacks both humor or romance. One may say it's a dark comedy, but mostly it's just sad. Bits of progressive manifesto are sprinkled throughout the movie with an uneven hand that screams same old formula with a new 21st century face. The main issue with the film is that there are too many story lines, most of which are never worked to denouement. We are left wondering, in many cases, why parts are even added. Then, there are parts which makes you question, why was that even necessary? Tiresome retread characters are abound - see the borderline case of dementia with constant sage lines. Please, I have grandparents with dementia, either don't make light of the issue or don't try to line it with clear one liner tear-jerker intended lines. Thanks but no thanks, I can't recommend this movie.