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It Runs in the Family

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Synopsis

It's a real family affair in this comedy-drama which pairs father and son Kirk and Michael for the first time, and also casts Michael's son and Kirk's first wife. The story centers on the trials and tribulations of the Grombergs, a family trying to come together after the stroke of its patriarch.

Review

Tepid and often badly paced, It Runs in the Family takes a look at three generations of a family (Kirk, Michael, and Michael's son, Cameron) each going through personal crises and attempting to reconcile with each other. It starts off terribly, with Cameron an initially unappealing presence (he does get better), followed by some awkward, uncomfortable stabs at humor. Then the film settles down a bit to afford each actor an opportunity to take center stage, though the script doesn't allow any of them to fully explore these two-dimensional characters. Which is too bad, considering this marks the first screen pairing of Michael and Kirk. While it's a minor pleasure seeing them work together, the whole affair is squandered, as they do little beyond taking turns being nasty to each other. The supporting cast is wasted, and the film is tonally unsure — halfhearted comedy one minute, bland TV-movie-level dramatics the next.

-- Dean C. Galanis

Product Format Information

DVD : $13.49

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Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 027616896544

Studio : MGM

Languages: French Surround (Primary) , English 5.1 , Spanish Surround , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.35, Full-Frame
Extras: Deleted Scenes
Features:
Audio commentary: Director
Documentaries: A look at Kirk Douglas's career
Making-of featurette