Review of The Perfect Family (2011) by Joseph O — 05 Oct 2012

Eh , seen this basically for Emily Deschanel . Not into the whole religious thing. Never really got into the movie. It just never gripped me.

This review of The Perfect Family (2011) was written by Joseph O on 05 Oct 2012.

The Perfect Family has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Roger Moore (6,008) for Tribune News Service (1,102) on 04 Jan 2013

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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By Victor L (480) on 21 Mar 2013

Kathleen Turner is amazing in this, but the story is not that good, it doesn't feel real and it is on the edge of being a complete mess…

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By Shannon B (302) on 24 Aug 2012

This is NOT a comedy, but, more of a drama with some elements of a dark comedy. Just an OK Movie…

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By Jay N (1,399) on 13 Jul 2012

The film is rather diffuse but Kathleen Turner is masterful in her ability to convey this woman's many sides and internal struggle…

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By Jennifer D (523) on 19 May 2012

Really enjoyed watching these great actors. Kathleen Turners character's discomfort with life was palpable and well-played…

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By Sara M (345) on 04 May 2012

This movie changed my life!!! Definitely worth it…

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By Diego Semerene (203) for Slant Magazine (8,298) on 02 May 2012

Having the far from goody-goody Kathleen Turner play a holier-than-thou mother bent on winning a devout church title is an inherently hilarious…

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 19 Oct 2013

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By Tara K (80) on 24 Jul 2012

This movie was flawless! Kathleen Turner gave a superb performance that made you love her even though you wanted to hate her…

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By Michelle Orange (458) for Movieline (883) on 01 May 2012

It's still a kick to watch Kathleen Turner don a housedress and trade soothing pieties with Richard Chamberlain…

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