A surpringly fulfilling family dramedy with good performances allround, particularly from the little girl.

I thought the Keener-Gyllenhaal relationship was a little improbable, but Keener, Mortimer and Blethyn are fine, and Holofcener knows what dialogue to write for them and how to get them to deliver subtle, nuanced performances.

Strong performances and writing highlight an otherwise run-of-the-mill family dramedy about a single mother, her three daughters, and their relationship with each other. Jake Gyllenhaal's character seemed like a carbon copy of the one from The Good Girl.

Emily Mortimer is beautiful and very cute. Catherine Keener was also good. Brenda Blethyn played the mother. All of the acting in good. The story focuses on the different problems of the people in this story, exposing their flaws and weaknesses. They felt like real people with real problems.

I wanted me some Cat Keener. Won't happen in Holofcener flicks. While Keener is as solid as ever, this fluffy modern life movie is thin as air.

good drama