The mannered characterizations in this aren't as funny as I suspect they were meant to be, and no one is particularly sympathetic, but there's a lot of juicy character interaction. In fact, that's about all there is. It is gripping, but it doesn't lead you anywhere else, and for some reason I expected it to.

Parker Posey absolutely steals the focus of every scene she's in, and conversely Tori Spelling makes you wonder how she's managed to get a role in anything with more artistic merit than yogurt commercials.

Fuck I love Parker Posey. Pretty static in terms of filming but brilliantly demented screenplay with awesomely fucked up characters.

This film is a great black comedy. Parkey Posey is perfect in the demented lead role. This is clearly required viewing for all Parker Posey fans.

Would it be a lie if I said I didn't go into this movie thinking I'd get to see Rachel Leigh Cook in an incestual relationship? Probably, but I won't hold that against anyone, myself included.

"A twisted black comedy about a dysfunctional family."

Like everyone here says, Posey is great, but the film ultimately is forgettable.

A 14 course gourmet meal culminating in a turd pot pie. At least that's what it seemed like.

An often-funny but very strange look into a family no one ever wanted to meet. Sometimes annoyingly and intentionally weird.

The promise of something more is certainly there, but it remains just a witty diversion for those times when there's nothing else to watch.

It's been a long time since I've seen this, and I don't remember much, so this score is based entirely on Parker Posey.

Parker Posey is so insanely hilarious in this movie. It's twisted in the best kinda way. I love it.

Parker is exceptional, & really so is the rest of the cast. I feel this is lifted from a play, the dialogue is particularly snappy (and communicates more in expression than content), the sets few, & an awkwardness pervades (on account of the camera? but the shots are good). I have more of a dumb amazement about the picture than outright laughs. Starts slow, picks up.

Parker stole the show in this movie! She's a very under rated actress! She should get a better agent!

Parker Posey is great in Christopher Guest's movies, but you don't realize her range, and sheer ability to creep the bejezus out of you until you see this flick.