Isn't this a great movie?
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MuchToBeGratefulFor — 12 years ago(June 22, 2013 09:34 AM)
Actually, the grandfather does NOT pay his son's gambling debt. Larry rejected the conditions under which the debt would be paid: that he actually do real work. Instead, he chose to go to South America.
The father recognizes he screwed up with this kid and makes amends by taking in the grandson to raise him right, especially since Larry didn't even THINK about his son when he decided to go to S America. It's too late to scold, so imo that's not a valid criticism of the movie, that the father didn't scold Larry. He's accepted Larry won't change, so he is doing damage control, e.g. saving the grandson.
You don't seem to understand the concept of acceptance. Acceptance doesn't mean the person likes the situation, it means they are being realistic that this is how it is, and dealing with it. That's how it is with the father and Larry, and how it is with the mother and her pregnant daughter. She isn't lightheartedly accepting the situation, but she IS accepting it. Her daughter IS pregnant. Do you think that it would make her a good parent if she urged the daughter to have an abortion? The situation is that the daughter is having a baby. The mom too is doing damage control: if she lets her daughter stay at home, she can at least finish high school.
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mommymiller82 — 12 years ago(July 02, 2013 01:26 PM)
Loved this movie. I'm a mother with another one on the way. I watched this with my girlfriends, one of which is trying to have kids. We had the best time watching a couple movies about parenting. This is by far the funniest. The kids in this movie make it worth it and Steve Martin is a master of comedy. I need to keep this movie in my collection for my kids.
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daughterofolaf — 10 years ago(May 14, 2015 04:56 PM)
Not crazy! Wonderful film which stands the test of time. Family issues which are explored here are just as relevant now as they were when the movie was made and most people will find something here to relate to unless they have had an unusually carefree and perfect life.
This movie is really tough to watch for the simple fact that it is so realistic in terms of the issues it tackles without sugar coating. The only not totally realistic aspect is that there is a happy ending for all involved, more or less. But after such an emotionally draining film they pretty much had to end it on a high note!
The other reason this movie warrants a high rating is the acting. There are no weak links herenot even Keanu Reeves.
It would be tough to say who the best were but I think Dianne Weist and Joaquin Phoenix really took it to the next level.
Dick, I am VERY disappointed.
