Yes, there are those who don't like this movie. I can understand that. Like with so many others, this is one movie that I like that not everyone else may like. I actually saw this with my mom and aunt (who are, of course, sisters) and they thought it was good too. My mom and I thought it was pretty funny; as usual, my brother was not one who was easy to win over.
Ever since I was practically forced to watch "Mean Girls" back in 2004, I have found myself drawn to Tina Fey and Amy Poehler time and time again. I enjoyed them but loathed that movie. Anyway, with this underrated gem, Amy is the reserved Maura who finds herself more in love with her work than anything. As for Tina, she's the party woman who has a hard time trying to get through to her daughter. Then there come the parents (James Brolin and Dianne Wiest), who tell them the news that they're selling the childhood home that the ladies grew up in.
So the ladies plan a last-ditch effort to have one final party before the house is sold. They invite all of their old high school friends and purposely leave off one: a character played by Maya Rudolph. As the party begins, Maya tries everything in her power to get access to the party and fails. Once she does get into the party, it goes from bad to worse.
When that happens, the parents are the voice of reason and manage to get the ladies to grow up and bond as sisters. When all is said and done, the bond that they have is tighter than before and they actually enjoy one another's company. Granted it may not be a riot as some people say, it is still funny nonetheless. Watch it at least once. If necessary, twice. You may find something that you may enjoy.
Ever since I was practically forced to watch "Mean Girls" back in 2004, I have found myself drawn to Tina Fey and Amy Poehler time and time again. I enjoyed them but loathed that movie. Anyway, with this underrated gem, Amy is the reserved Maura who finds herself more in love with her work than anything. As for Tina, she's the party woman who has a hard time trying to get through to her daughter. Then there come the parents (James Brolin and Dianne Wiest), who tell them the news that they're selling the childhood home that the ladies grew up in.
So the ladies plan a last-ditch effort to have one final party before the house is sold. They invite all of their old high school friends and purposely leave off one: a character played by Maya Rudolph. As the party begins, Maya tries everything in her power to get access to the party and fails. Once she does get into the party, it goes from bad to worse.
When that happens, the parents are the voice of reason and manage to get the ladies to grow up and bond as sisters. When all is said and done, the bond that they have is tighter than before and they actually enjoy one another's company. Granted it may not be a riot as some people say, it is still funny nonetheless. Watch it at least once. If necessary, twice. You may find something that you may enjoy.