I was hoping for much better than this from such an acclaimed cast, particularly John Hannah.
From the very beginning I was put off; the husband's distraught acting was atrocious. And it didn't get much better.
All six of the main family characters were somewhat unlikable to a greater or lesser extent. The two men (and the 'second' wife) were particularly distasteful. I also abhore characters that constantly tell others to do things which they allow to carry on unenforced i.e. "get out of my house".
The actions of the four married characters at the conclusion of the film were despicable albeit possibly a fair reflection of the declining moral fabric of today's society. The final scene was simply very disappointing.
I think 4 stars is probably an over-rating?
From the very beginning I was put off; the husband's distraught acting was atrocious. And it didn't get much better.
All six of the main family characters were somewhat unlikable to a greater or lesser extent. The two men (and the 'second' wife) were particularly distasteful. I also abhore characters that constantly tell others to do things which they allow to carry on unenforced i.e. "get out of my house".
The actions of the four married characters at the conclusion of the film were despicable albeit possibly a fair reflection of the declining moral fabric of today's society. The final scene was simply very disappointing.
I think 4 stars is probably an over-rating?