Reception
Some reviewers praised the film for its authentic portrayal of family dynamics. Peter Travers from Rolling Stone noted its blend of humor and heartache, describing it as "the only good, solid movie to open this weekend," appreciating Burns' return to his Irish-Catholic roots and the depth of familial connections portrayed. Conversely, other critics, like Rex Reed from the Observer, criticized the film for its predictable plot and lack of engaging characters, describing it as a "miserable ordeal." The film was characterized as overly verbose and filled with soap-opera clichés, which detracted from its potential impact. Reed also mentions the extensive cast of characters fails to connect with the audience properly, citing the screenplay as "exhaustingly labored verbosity". ==See also==