The Family Stone Review
The Family Stone is more like a romantic comedy about a sophisticated family gathered on Christmas. The Stones, a New England family, have their annual holiday gathering when the oldest son, Everett (Dermot Mulroney) is bringing home his fiancee Meredith (Sarah Jessica Parker) to meet the family. Meredith is not going to be an easy fit because his entire family, especially his mom who refuses to give him the previously promised family ring to pass along to this woman. Julie (Claire Danes), Meredith’s sister, comes to rescue her sister. Julie is as relaxed and natural while Meredith is the down emotionally. Most of the action takes place in the house and as you can predict, it doesn’t go well.
Genres: Comedy, Kids/Family and Romance
Starring: Dermot Mulroney, Diane Keaton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams
Directed by: Thomas Bezucha
Produced by: Jennifer Ogden, Michael London, Mindy Marin
Score: 4.5 /5