Review Wanted: The Family Man
06-18-01, 10:40 AM
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Q: Is this worth picking up?
A: ... well... ahh... ummm...
http://www.geocities.com/vidgrave/r/...familyman.html
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06-22-01, 11:08 PM
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I remember not liking this movie when I saw it in the theatre. It was rather bleak for a Christmas movie. Its about a cold hearted business man who dosen't care about the holiday season or giving his employees time off to enjoy it. He is a workaholic and lives the jet-set life style. He somehow gets transported back to the woman that he was supposed to marry in the first place. She is now living in a blue collar setting and has two kids. The movie deals with his reaction to not having his lavish materialistic lifestyle and a dead end job selling tires. He also has to play a "family man" to the wife and kids. Its a script that has been done many times before and better. Nothing original here. You may want to rent it first.
06-23-01, 07:23 AM
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Here's an advance review that's really positive. I'm thinking of picking up this disc, as July is a pretty slow month for me (Die Hard Trilogy, 13 Days).
http://dvd.ign.com/articles/300742p1.html
http://dvd.ign.com/articles/300742p1.html
06-23-01, 10:09 AM
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DVD Review: Family Man
You can find my review at the link above. I found some faults with the film, but overall, I was pleasantly suprised at how much I enjoyed most of it.
The DVD is a really strong effort from Universal, stuffing the disc with tons of features and strong audio/video quality.
You can find my review at the link above. I found some faults with the film, but overall, I was pleasantly suprised at how much I enjoyed most of it.
The DVD is a really strong effort from Universal, stuffing the disc with tons of features and strong audio/video quality.
06-23-01, 12:49 PM
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This movie is pleasant enough, but it is in no way a movie that calls for repeat viewings. Okay, maybe that gal with the hot bod does, but that's it. 
It's like It's a Wonderful Life, but with unfocussed or mediocre drama and acting.
It's like It's a Wonderful Life, but with unfocussed or mediocre drama and acting.
06-24-01, 03:09 PM
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I really enjoyed this movie. I didn't expect to at all. It's kind of predictable, I suppose, but the movie literally made me feel good as I left the theatre. My friend was the one who wanted to go and I had just wanted to accompany her, but I'm definitely glad I saw this. I think I'll pick up the DVD.
