I couldn't root for any of the characters

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sonofbeach-sheet — 13 years ago(September 13, 2012 11:29 PM)

The mother was a harried mess and whiny (what Teri Garr always plays), the boyfriend was a bum and an abusive SOB, and the boys were typical preteens/teens. None of the characters were that likable. Of course this was also set in New Jersey, not exactly the friendliest state.
Also, I think in the "real world" (as what was pointed out in this movie), Sam would retaliate sooner or later.

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ExplorerDS6789 — 13 years ago(October 21, 2012 01:50 AM)

Actually, Sam had a change of heart and moved to Detroit where he joined the police force. He was brutally shot and killed by a kingpin and his boys, only to be resurrected as a half man/ half machine.

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britika — 12 years ago(June 15, 2013 04:45 AM)

^^^ LOL!

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Howlin Wolf — 12 years ago(June 22, 2013 01:28 PM)

The boys don't have to be likeable to be more sympathetic than the boyfriend, though.
"Your mother puts license plates in your underwear? How do you sit?!"