The Family Fang

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2016


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83 % Certified Fresh
$ 1 Million
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Positive Reviews 57
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Average Rating 3.6/5
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2.0
Its not that the mystery isnt resolved so much that the movie doesnt seem all that concerned with its resolution, or its set up, or a sense of discove .. Av Club
2.5
Its not that the mystery isnt resolved so much that the movie doesnt seem all that concerned with its resolution, or its set up, or a sense of discove .. Av Club
3.5
Striving to make deep statements about life, art and family bonds, it doesnt quite get there, but the effort is enough to leave a mark. Indie Wire
4.0
Numerous fascinating ideas exist within this film, even though it wouldnt seem so initially. We Got This Covered
1.5
Bateman, the actor, reins in the droll smart assery hes trademarked in the past decade or so, and you see something deeper in him here. Austin Chronicle
4.5
The Family Fang may be more thoughtful than Bad Words, but that doesnt mean Bateman treats the material with maudlin preciousness. Screen Daily
4.5
The saying goes that you cant choose your family, but theyre the only one youve got. Collider
3.0
Batemans strength is his ability to work so well with actors as someone in the business for a long time (he started at age 12 on Little House on the P .. Paste Magazine
3.1
It begins at a high enough level and the cast is enjoyable enough throughout that The Family Fang isnt bad as much as it just isnt as good as one firs .. IGN
4.5
I truly cannot applaud Bateman enough for directing a film that keeps the audience guessing at every turn. The Young Folks
2.5
With The Family Fang, Jason Bateman delves into a mysterious plot thats more drama than comedy. Cinema Blend
3.5
Kidman loses the frozen face iciness thats stalled a lot of her recent roles. And Bateman who has his own history as a manipulated teen performer brin .. Ny Daily News
4.0
An uncommonly mature family dramedy with excellent performances all around. JoBlo
3.5
Goes a mite soft at the close, but along the way its a mostly bracing tale of how the eccentricities of parents can affect their children. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Here, hes freed from the usual cycle of high hopes and comic frustration, instead sketching a subtle, effective portrait of a survivor. Village Voice
2.5
But as intriguing as that is to think about, Family Fang doesnt work, even as onscreen therapy. Rogers Movie Nation
3.2
Bateman definitely shows improvement behind the camera, but the effort isnt always as intriguing as the helmer believes. Blu Ray
3.8
Laced with subtle performances and rich characters, Jason Batemans The Family Fang is a big improvement over his last movie, the overly cynical but cu .. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.4
Jason Bateman has an affinity for directing. He and Kidman make a potent team in a provocative film that questions the limits of art in a world that f .. Rolling Stone
1.5
Also Read: Trumbo Director Jay Roach Slams Donald Trump for Wisdom Deficit (Video) Walkens droll performance dominates the movie to a certain degree; .. The Wrap
3.8
It successfully manages the difficult transition from loopy to tragic to uplifting. Cs Monitor
4.0
But theres no doubt it is not the ideal environment in which to raise children. Az Central
4.5
How far will they go with this we wonder, and cringe every time we get our answer. Npr
4.5
This family, like all dysfunctional families, takes a twist turn that the audience (those of us unfamiliar with the book, at least) doesnt expect. Film Inquiry
3.8
Theres nothing predictable about any of the angles, and Mr. Abaires script reveals a surprise around every corner. Observer
3.8
Bateman has crafted an effective portrait of a dysfunctional family thats not entirely unlike the Bluth Family. The Film Stage
3.5
Like most families in this world, The Family Fang is dysfunctional and slightly disappointing, but it proves without a shadow of a doubt that Bateman .. Blogs Indie Wire
2.8
The characters are all scarred, but the film doesnt leave a mark. Detroit News
3.2
The Family Fang particularly succeeds as a showcase for Walken, who is skilled at bringing to life men of unbending will. Consequence Of Sound
3.1
Every inch The Skeleton Twins or some other brother sister Sundance yarn but with a wonderfully specific source for the siblings dysfunction. Film Freak Central
3.5
A competition in Leningrad is the climax of Finnish director Klaus Haros handsomely shot drama, but what endures is the churning, ever present fear th .. The Age
3.0
No masterpiece, certainly, but substantially more interesting than comparable productions such as Captain Fantastic. The Age
3.5
The film is steadfastly unquirky. The characters come across as real, flawed human beings in search of real meaning in their lives. Cleve Land
4.4
Bateman directs and stars in The Family Fang, and for Bateman the filmmaker and Bateman the actor, its as good as hes ever been. Chicago Sun Times
2.0
Bateman and Nicole Kidman, too old to convincingly pull off this sibling pair, would have fared better as the parents. Sandiego Reader
3.5
It is a peculiar story, and Bateman is adept at keeping the tone of the film consistently dark throughout, although some of the scenes could do with s .. Straits Times
4.5
However you can find it, it is worth checking out, another high water mark for both Bateman and Kidman. Dead Line
2.0
RELATED: Interview: Aasif Mandvi on Mothers Day, Trump and being a brown actor in Hollywood Related Articles No, Christopher Walken isnt that scary St .. Metro New York
4.5
Batemans second trip to the directors chair is a tricky bit of business, full of tonal shifts that he mostly pulls off, and complex relationships that .. Flavor Wire
3.1
Walken rules this comic drama with a precision pitched performance thats equal parts obsession, narcissism and self delusion. Daily Herald
2.0
There isnt a strong connection with the origins of the childrens resentment; as we head towards the reckoning over unmet expectations, theres no side .. Under The Radar Mag
4.4
Bateman has been on the edge of a breakthrough, making especially engaging impressions in Juno and Arrested Development, but this may be his first beh .. Seattle Times
4.5
Its a startling and thought provoking statement, shedding a harsh light on the all too familiar self pity of an overanalyzed generation. Film Journal International ..
3.5
A nuanced and funny look at art, creative genius, and mental instability, The Family Fang doesnt swing for the fences with big, overdone antics.
4.0
Bateman and Kidman have an easy chemistry, while Walken and Plunkett deliver strong performances. The New Paper
3.8
Is it truly art or dysfunction masquerading as something profound Based on Kevin Wilsons 2011 The Family Fang: A Novel the movie offers no easy answer .. Hollywood Into To
3.8
Filmed with an economic focus on revealing character details, and lit in shadowy brown tones that reflect the inner darkness surrounding these sibling .. Am Ny
3.1
The material here walks a tricky line between comedy and tragedy, although his decision to play the material in a realistic way doesnt feel right. Heral
4.5
Smart modern literary adaptations can too often get bogged down in whimsy. The Family Fang plays it straight, knowing that the story is peculiar enoug .. Abc News Go
3.8
To see him in peak unlikability mode, rent the deliciously nasty thriller The Gift.) Buffalo News
3.8
Every piece has its own complications, Caleb tells the family at one point in the film, after a prank goes awry. The Family Fang eloquently shows that .. Host Madison
4.5
Sokurov raised any number of fascinating questions and unexpected historical perspectives in this engrossing documentary. Daily Public
4.5
Perhaps a desire to distance itself from being a Wes Anderson knockoff was slightly overplayed, because Batemans version, while good, is more downbeat .. Lagniappe Mobile
1.5
The Family Fang is far from the feel good movie of the year. But it has purpose. Hammer To Nail
2.5
A humorless, Debbie Downer of a dysfunctional family drama, all the more disappointing given its promising pedigree. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
3.0
The Family Fang, while sometimes lagging a bit pacing wise, is a fairly solid feature. Movies With Mae
4.5
Bateman, the king of dry reactions, takes a nice metered step back so Kidman can truly shine as the star. Vaguev Is Ages
2.0
His sister, Annie (Kidman) is a flaky minor movie star prone to booze fueled tabloid trouble. The Guardian
2.5
Bateman, the actor, reins in the droll smart assery hes trademarked in the past decade or so, and you see something deeper in him here. Ausin Chronicle
2.5
While the cast keeps its head down and reaches for genuine emotion, the movie eventually manages to sentimentalize even what it sees as its own tough .. Rogerebert
2.5
Theres real texture and emotional heft to the central relationship between the siblings, but thats thanks more to the actors than the script. Slant Magazine
4.5
Strikingly original, a truly rare pleasure in a cinematic environment clogged with cookie cutter films. Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman are splendid. FlickFilosopher
4.5
For people who enjoyed Wilsons book, this faithful adaptation will be a welcome reminder of its beautiful spontaneity, to quote from the Fang manifest .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.1
Merely playing with concepts doesnt quite add up to a film, and The Family Fang, adapted from Kevin Wilsons novel, feels like an extended therapy sess .. New York Post
4.5
Mr. Batemans direction of the actors is especially sensitive in this and other tricky scenes, showing a delicacy with emotional textures that isnt alw .. The New York Times
4.5
Kidman remains a riveting screen presence, capable of portraying deep internal conflicts with a placid opacity. Los Angeles Times
3.5
The flashbacks to the various performance pieces over the years are priceless and set the stage for the present day mystery about the missing Fangs. Reeling Reviews
3.2
Jason Batemans sophomore film, a step up from his debut (Bad Words), shows a predilection for sentimentality masked in eccentricity...Walken gives a f .. Reeling Reviews
3.5
Fang is directed by Bateman with a sensitivity that the storys sour whimsy doesnt quite deserve. Explore Entertainment
3.1
The Fangs eccentric pranks are enough to give the movie a fresh and amusing twist on the typical family drama about the psychic wounds of childhood, a .. The Washington Post
4.5
Its a bit harder to buy Kidman as a B list actress who has qualms about doing nudity, a plot point thats dispensed with early on.) Variety
1.9
Batemans stumble here is hopefully a temporary thing, as its impossible to write the filmmaker off completely given the strength of his comparatively .. Reel Film Reviews
3.5
A quirky film that asks, Are these parents monstrous or simply creative Compuserve



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