James Gaffigan plays Frank. Frank is Phillip's dad and as the protagonist/narrator, Phillip's perspective drives this film. In most ways this is a completely predictable telling of a family struggling to relate, of a teen disconnected from his parents and of discovering both himself and what is actually good about his family. Completely predictable even with the twist of Frank having two families. The film has its occasional moments, the characters are largely one dimensional, the plot is mostly retread, and yet I still found myself walking out having enjoyed the telling.
3 stars (out of 5)
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