The Family Fang

2016 1h 46m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 353

ComedyDramaMystery

Synopsis

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A brother and sister return to their family home in search of their world famous parents who have disappeared.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jason Bateman
Baxter Fang
Nicole Kidman
Annie Fang
Christopher Walken
Caleb Fang
Maryann Plunkett
Camille Fang
Marin Ireland
Suzanne Crosby
Kathryn Hahn
Young Camille
Jason Butler Harner
Young Caleb
Ali Wentworth
Sally Schiff

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jason Bateman
Writers: David Lindsay-Abaire
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jason Bateman, shot by Ken Seng. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Carter Burwell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert Frazen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman and Christopher Walken carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt2097331 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jason Bateman directs. Ken Seng behind the camera. Carter Burwell scores. Robert Frazen cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 10 years ago.
2Directed by Jason Bateman, shot by Ken Seng. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Carter Burwell. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Robert Frazen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman and Christopher Walken carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt2097331 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Ken Seng
Original score: Carter Burwell
Editing: Robert Frazen
Production design: Beth Mickle
Costume design: Amy Westcott
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $262,921
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: The Family Fang (2016)

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Reno2016-09-01
★ 6/10
The puzzle behind the disappearance of the pranksters. I still remember the Jason Bateman's feature film debute as a director a couple of years ago. He really did good and now this is his second. It was adapted from the book of the same name that tells the story of a brother and sister who begin to investigate their mysteriously disappeared parents. With some flashbacks, which reveals how these two grew up with their famous prank artist parents. When I saw the opening scene, I was really excited and thought the film would be like this throughout. And then obviously it changed its course towards the mystery surrounding parts that set in the present time. But I did not feel those developments were bad, except the final act, especially the ending surely a let down. Actually, it was not bad, only expected a better one. The story certainly created the atmosphere where the viewers begin their predictions. That's the issue, because it failed to deliver par with the audience anticipation. Like maybe some smart twist or the edgy scenes before concluding would have done good. Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman with their multiple roles like actors, producers et cetera should have been the hefty load, but I think they managed well. Though the film was okay type, had its moments that did not last very long. I don't know what the novel fans say about the film, but I think I dissatisfied with the source material. Overall once watchable film, especially without any extraordinary expectations, because it is a simple drama with some amount of comedy and suspense. 6/10
mdm04042021-11-20
★ 8/10
If you’re a Jason Bateman fan you will enjoy the movie. It enjoyable to watch because you know Immediately that the movie will end well.