well... not all *that* bad

Raised by upper-class parents (Herrmann and Baranski), Richard Clayton (Livingston) is an author writing books on anger management and soon to marry Ellen (Neve Campbell). Unfortunately, his brother Mitchell tells him on a night he's had one too many, that he, Richard, was adopted! So Richard decides to find his real parents, who turn out to be obnoxious trailer-park clowns (De Vito and Bates). But no matter who you are or where you are from, you can't change your (real) parents, and you certainly can't choose them... or can you?

I honestly always have a hard time with comedies in general, but American comedies are in my opinion some of the worst ever. This movie isn't the worst ever, but it's not the best either. It certainly has its moments, and its funny lines; however it has a lot of cliches and way too many predictable references to hicks.

Still enjoyable for the actors' performances. A great cast. And all in all, it's not all *that* bad.

If you like silly goofy comedies, then this is for you.


6/10