THE FAMILY TREE, starring Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Max Thieriot, Britt Robertson, Chi McBride, Keith Carradine, Madeline Zima, Shad “Bow Wow” Moss, Christina Hendricks, Gabrielle Anwar, Evan Handler, and Jane Seymour, is a hilarious, touching, and offbeat comedy which explores the frailties and complexities of the contemporary American family – and what it takes to survive in a suburban jungle. After all, every family has its hang-ups. The film opens in theaters August 26 at the Village East Cinema 181-189 2nd Ave NYC 212-529-6799.
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The plot: Life in suburban Serenity, Ohio is never quite as serene as it appears. The dysfunctional Burnett family – Bunnie (Hope Davis), Jack (Dermot Mulroney) and their twin 17 year olds Eric (Max Thieriot) and Kelly (Britt Robertson) – seem like a lost cause. When a freak accident leaves Bunnie with a case of amnesia, the Burnetts get an unexpected second chance at happiness. Meanwhile, next door neighbor Simon (Chi McBride) is relieved that his tryst gone wrong with Bunnie remains undetected, at least for the moment. However, before long, a slew of past relationships, kids with guns, a suicidal teacher, a very zealous religious club, misinterpreted advances, corporate down-sizing, and one fateful squirrel combine to create enough mayhem to test the resolve, sanity and future of any family!
I loved the fact that it represents a bit of all of us– we’re all dysfunctional- looking for love (sometimes in the wrong places), validation and hope. We’re all connected to a big patchwork of family members who are full of quirky eccentric characters who you can both detest and adore all at once. They can make you feel slightly insane and yet, you absolutely can’t live without them. They are your touchstone- and that’s the Family Tree- it is all of us. It’s a film that will resonate with you- on a primal level because like your own family tree you can’t help but root for them!
The film opens in theaters August 26 at the Village East Cinema 181-189 2nd Ave NYC 212-529-6799.
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