The Joneses (2010)
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Critic Consensus: It doesn't pursue its subversive premise as far as it should, but The Joneses benefits from its timely satire of consumer culture -- as well as a pair of strong performances from David Duchovny and Demi Moore.
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Cast
as Steve Jones
as Kate Jones
as Jenn Jones
as Larry
as Summer
as Mick Jones
as KC
as Naomi
as Bob Jones
as Alex Bayner
as Henry
as Melanie Bayner
as Det. Gardner
as Mr. Stallings
as Maitre d'
as Sylvia
as Will
as Tim Madsen
as Guy 1
as Guy 2
as Guy 3
as Ken
as Jogger
as Mary Beth
as Bethany
as Billy
as Bob Jones
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The Joneses starts with a great pitch but ultimately fails to close the deal.
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There's a nicely cynical streak at the heart of The Joneses, until Borte goes soft and lets the audience off the hook.
Mr. Borte conjures up a pleasant Stepford that runs less on robotic conformity than on endless, anxious competition. The key to the film is that it allows this life to have some real appeal.
Audience Reviews for The Joneses
A great idea with a misguided execution. The characters are supposed to be professionals but it is a mystery how they got that job in the first place since they all do stupid things that could be so easily avoided - and the ridiculous third act pretty much ruins everything.
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Nice cast. Great pitch. But fail to close the deal.
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Interesting idea for a film - definitely has something to say about consumerism which most of us get sucked into, but taken to an extreme. Despite the topic, it is easy, pleasant viewing. I liked it more than I expected to. Demi's plastic face is mildly distracting, and I think I would have liked it more if someone (anyone!) else had played the part, but she was passable. David Duchovny is also getting less believable as a hunk, but at least he still looks like himself. Good acting, also from the teen cast. Worth a look.
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