Sprawling family drama is little more than an excuse to get the Douglas family on screen together. While the focus is squarely set on the three generations of men, it's the performance by Bernadette Peters as the wife in the middle generation that yo... (read more) Sprawling family drama is little more than an excuse to get the Douglas family on screen together. While the focus is squarely set on the three generations of men, it's the performance by Bernadette Peters as the wife in the middle generation that you'll remember when the film comes to an end. Another film that plays like an extended pilot for a family drama, a medium in which this tale could be tole infinitely greater success.

An ok film about three generations of a dysfunctional family trying to get to grips with each other. Nothing really new is tackled here but the gimmick of having the Douglas clan as the family is nice to watch.

Heavy-handed melodrama that seems to be more about placing all the Douglas' on screen at the same time than actually endeavoring to make a good film. I felt embarrassed for Kirk Douglas, whose post-stroke articulations were painful to listen to, espe... (read more) Heavy-handed melodrama that seems to be more about placing all the Douglas' on screen at the same time than actually endeavoring to make a good film. I felt embarrassed for Kirk Douglas, whose post-stroke articulations were painful to listen to, especially when the dialog was obviously whittled down to help him out. Waste of time.

I really liked this film. It's a great depictions of family life. Although, it's unfortunate b/c these days most families are split up. So, I really enjoyed this. And it was pleasant to see three generations of the Douglases playing in one film toget... (read more) I really liked this film. It's a great depictions of family life. Although, it's unfortunate b/c these days most families are split up. So, I really enjoyed this. And it was pleasant to see three generations of the Douglases playing in one film together. Bravi!

I thought this movie was sobering to the point where one could calm down and get on with life for the sake of life

Cumbersome family movie with the principal interest of seeing three generations of Douglases together, as well as Michael’s mother (divorced from Kirk but came back for the flick). The eldest Douglas still has it, but the film isn
... (read more) Cumbersome family movie with the principal interest of seeing three generations of Douglases together, as well as Michael’s mother (divorced from Kirk but came back for the flick). The eldest Douglas still has it, but the film isn’t really that engaging.

This movie is not great, more a reason to get the Douglas clan together, which is the interest value in this one.

Not quite the material the three Douglas generations had waited for all those years to be on the same screen!

other than it's cute to see family relations on screen, there's nothing particularly special about this.