A decent Steve Martin comedy.

Ron Howard has assembled a great ensemble cast (look out for a young Joaquin Phoenix and Keanu Reeves) for this multi-layered relationship dramedy. Even twenty years later, the themes ring true, and while this isn't a particularly sprawling and powerful film, it works pretty well. Rather than suffering through something recent like "The Family Stone," this late 80s film showcases some funny and genuinely heartfelt moments revolving around an extended family.

remember this as a sort of classic from my childhood, won't watch it again unless it's on tele so positive score

One of the best overall Hollywood scripts, for what it's worth. It's appropriately sentimental with some great moments (Cool with his grandfather) - but the film's direction never quite matches the excellent acting and dialogue. And I still hate Randy Newman.

My favorite Ron Howard film, though I'd say it feels more like a vehicle for Steve Martin than "a Ron Howard film." The right amount of humor and sad reality, rounded out with a great cast.

Not one of my favourite Steve Martin comedy's from the 1980's, but all in all its entertaining.

Nice heartfelt movie with some good moments and a great cast.

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