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You Can Choose Your Friends
Comedy drama about a family reunion written by and starring Richard Herring. It's Ken and Margaret Snell's 45th wedding anniversary and their children and grandchildren along gather to celebrate. For Ken and Margaret's children, it's a day to revisit childhood arguments and to paper over present-day fractures in their relationships.
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Plot Summary
This independent comedy-drama follows the complicated relationships within a family. A father, a lawyer, grapples with his wife's affair and his own struggles to connect with his son. As the family navigates infidelity and personal demons, they are forced to confront the uncomfortable truths that lie beneath the surface of their relationships.
Critical Reception
You Can Choose Your Friends received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its honest portrayal of family struggles and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. Some found the pacing occasionally uneven, but generally, it was seen as a thoughtful and engaging character study.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its realistic depiction of marital and familial discord.
Appreciated for the strong, nuanced performances from the cast.
Some critics noted a slow pace in certain segments.
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Fun Fact
The film was an independent production and received limited theatrical release, which contributed to its lower profile and lack of widespread critical reviews and awards.
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