Review of The Perfect Family (2011) by Danielle C — 30 Jun 2012

The preview made it look like a quirky comedy with some drama, but it was all drama and very boring. Catholic Serial Mom is was not.

This review of The Perfect Family (2011) was written by Danielle C on 30 Jun 2012.

The Perfect Family has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Shannon B (302) on 24 Aug 2012

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By Joseph O (294) on 05 Oct 2012

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This Kathleen Turner vehicle is a stiff, a picture with so little urgency that it drags on like a sermon without end, with all the flavor of…

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