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Despite its gimmick casting, the movie ultimately goes nowhere.
All Critics (98) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (28) | Rotten (70) | DVD (5)
A funny, articulate, imperfect, sometimes messy, often infuriatingly sentimental, but always caring and spirited movie. May 1, 2003
A funny, articulate, imperfect, sometimes messy, often infuriatingly sentimental, but always caring and spirited movie.
Rex Reed
Goes easy on the schmaltz, and the catastrophes have the puncturing feel of real life. Apr 29, 2003 | Full Review…
Goes easy on the schmaltz, and the catastrophes have the puncturing feel of real life.
Ed Park
A lot of things, we see coming about three scenes in advance ... But, the three generations of Douglas' in particular, that's why I'm recommending this film. Apr 28, 2003
A lot of things, we see coming about three scenes in advance ... But, the three generations of Douglas' in particular, that's why I'm recommending this film.
Richard Roeper
Worthwhile, though the story is predictable. Apr 25, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Worthwhile, though the story is predictable.
Claudia Puig
Acting together for the first time, Kirk and Michael Douglas have some powerful scenes together, which only makes you wish the entire project had tilted more towards Eugene O'Neill than Neil Simon. Apr 25, 2003 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Acting together for the first time, Kirk and Michael Douglas have some powerful scenes together, which only makes you wish the entire project had tilted more towards Eugene O'Neill than Neil Simon.
Geoff Pevere
A pretty unpalatable blend of syrup and formaldehyde-basted turkey. Apr 25, 2003 | Rating: 2/4
A pretty unpalatable blend of syrup and formaldehyde-basted turkey.
Mary Brennan
Disappointing story of a dysfunctional family. Dec 24, 2010 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Disappointing story of a dysfunctional family.
Nell Minow
Even though it flaunts its wealth, It Runs in the Family is a worthy tribute to all things Douglas. Jul 7, 2004 | Rating: 71/100
Even though it flaunts its wealth, It Runs in the Family is a worthy tribute to all things Douglas.
Ryan Cracknell
Like those family albums you take out of the drawer every so often...a collection of fairly bland scenes that mean a lot more to the people in the picture than anyone else. Dec 1, 2003
Like those family albums you take out of the drawer every so often...a collection of fairly bland scenes that mean a lot more to the people in the picture than anyone else.
Brian Gibson
For what passes as a story, it's bickering and sniping, followed by outright hostility. Oct 21, 2003 | Rating: 4/10 | Full Review…
For what passes as a story, it's bickering and sniping, followed by outright hostility.
John J. Puccio
'Tiene el grave defecto de un guión mal estructurado, que desaprovecha el talento de los protagonistas con diálogos poco creíbles y algunas situaciones forzadas' Oct 2, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
'Tiene el grave defecto de un guión mal estructurado, que desaprovecha el talento de los protagonistas con diálogos poco creíbles y algunas situaciones forzadas'
Jorge Avila Andrade
It seems as though the Douglas' were desperate to work together so they didn't bother going out to find a quality film. Jul 15, 2003 | Rating: 2.5/4
It seems as though the Douglas' were desperate to work together so they didn't bother going out to find a quality film.
Josh Gilchrist
A scattershot mess whose only interest is the casting of three generations of Douglases in the main roles.
Super Reviewer
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Michael Douglas, Bernadette Peters, Rory Culkin, Cameron Douglas, Diana Darrid Douglas, Michelle Monaghan, Geoffrey Arend, Sarita Choudhury, Irene Gorovaia, Audra McDonald, Annie Golden, Josh Pais Director: Fred Schepisi Summary: The Gromberg family is one of the most powerful families in New York City -- but hidden beneath a veneer of perfection is a wealth of dysfunction. Three generations of Douglas thespians star in this touching drama about the ties that bind. My Thoughts: "Although it was nice to see three generations on the screen thogether, the film wasn't that great. It had some funny moments here and there but not the comedy I thought it was going to be. It was more of a drama. A lot of father and son issues going on in this film that I am sure some will be able to relate to. The acting was good and it's unfortunate Cameron Douglas is in the position he is cause I think he could have easily followed in his grandfather and father's footsteps in the film industry. I thought he did good in the movie. I liked his character, he was fun. Perhaps the film is more fact then fiction. Either way it wasn't great but I enjoyed it."
Not really very original and pretty dull in parts.
Simply beautiful!
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