Sisters
Sisters

Sisters

2015Movie118 minEnglish

Two disconnected sisters are summoned to clean out their childhood bedrooms before their parents sell their family home.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users57%
Director: Jason MooreGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two estranged sisters, Kate and Maura Ellis, are called back to their childhood home to clean it out before their parents sell it. Upon discovering a stash of old party invitations, they decide to throw one last epic party for their former high school classmates, resurrecting their rebellious teenage selves. As the night unfolds, old rivalries resurface, and the sisters confront the decisions that led them down different paths in life.

Critical Reception

Sisters received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the comedic performances of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and the film's heartfelt exploration of sisterhood. However, some found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally hit-or-miss, leading to a mixed audience reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Tina Fey and Amy Poehler deliver strong comedic performances.
  • The film effectively captures the dynamics of sisterhood and nostalgia.
  • The plot occasionally relies on predictable tropes and inconsistent humor.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the chemistry between Fey and Poehler and the relatable themes of family and growing up. Some viewers felt the film could have been funnier and more original, with a few finding the narrative somewhat lacking.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Nest' before being changed to 'Sisters'.

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Dsnake1

Dsnake1

Sisters tries really hard. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler certainly have chemistry and some of the best moments of the movie come from that chemistry. Still, the film falls flat on its face more than once. The movie is mostly cringe humor. It'...
Reno

Reno

> What it is like to throw a grand teenager-style party at your 30s? Don't assume it's a high school party movie, but the big girls'. That's where everyone's are wrong and expresses their disappointment. For me it was a nice comedy, but ...