The Joneses
The Joneses

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The Joneses

2012
Movie
117 min
English

A dark comedy about rival neighbors whose quest for the best turns deadly.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users71%
Director: George NolfiGenres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seemingly perfect suburban family, the Joneses, moves into a wealthy community. However, they are not a real family but a team of stealth marketers, each tasked with selling luxury products to their neighbors. As Steve, the father figure, struggles to meet his quotas, he begins to uncover the dark secrets and moral compromises inherent in their high-stakes operation.

Critical Reception

The Joneses received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique premise and the performances of its cast, particularly David Duchovny. However, some found the film's execution somewhat uneven, with a few critics suggesting it didn't fully explore the potential of its satirical concept.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever and original premise exploring consumerism and social dynamics.

  • David Duchovny's performance as the conflicted patriarch was frequently highlighted.

  • Some critics felt the film could have delved deeper into its satirical themes.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's inventive concept and the acting, finding it an entertaining and thought-provoking look at modern marketing and suburban life. Some viewers wished for a more definitive or impactful conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film was originally slated for a theatrical release in 2009 but was delayed due to financial issues with the distributing company, First Independent Pictures.

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ChrisTyrrell74

ChrisTyrrell74

Of all the films I've directed, and there are both at least and at most two, this is the one film of which I'm most proud? Is it perfect? Great question! I'll let history decide, but I have an inkling that history will say no. However, ...