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The Family Stone

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Piemam · 06/12/2025 00:01

Anyone else seen this, advertised as a Christmas film? I followed it right to the very end, then was like "What the fuck was that?". It's been raved about, but I can't see why at all. Yes, a couple of actresses (Keaton, Danes) are good, but really, that's it.

Anyone else share this view or have famous movies to discuss?

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ResusciAnnie · 06/12/2025 00:05

I’ve watched that movie soooo many times and I love it, but every time I watch it I cannot figure out why I like it. I can’t think of a single nice person in it, except maybe the dad and Tad’s husband.

I think it might be the stunning house and inn. So pretty!

Peclet · 06/12/2025 00:05

I loved it because it was so fraught and self indulgent and SJP was a dick.
Havent watched it in years though. Will rewatch this year.

Clefable · 06/12/2025 00:04

Oh I love this film. It’s totally bonkers but I watch it every year! You just have to kind of surrender to the madness.

Tryingatleast · 06/12/2025 00:04

It’s raved about all the time but I never warmed to it- I thought they were a family of bullies and the ending was ridiculous and unnecessary- it just didn’t want to go holiday rom com route so did that instead!

Saying that I hate The Holiday too …