The Family Fang
The Family Fang

The Family Fang

2016Movie106 minEnglish

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

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users68%
Director: Jason BatemanGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Two adult siblings, Annie and Baxter, return to their childhood home after their eccentric artist parents, Camille and Bernard Fang, stage a bizarre public performance. As they try to understand their parents' actions and reconcile with their unconventional upbringing, they uncover the complex dynamics and artistic motivations that have shaped their lives. The film explores themes of family, art, identity, and the blurred lines between performance and reality.

Critical Reception

The Family Fang received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While many praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman, and the film's unique premise, some found the narrative to be uneven and the ending somewhat unsatisfying. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the quirky humor and emotional depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman.
  • Appreciated for its unconventional premise and exploration of family dynamics and art.
  • Some critics found the pacing and resolution of the narrative to be somewhat lacking.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's unique story and the performances. Many enjoyed the quirky humor and the emotional journey of the characters, though some felt the film could have been more tightly plotted.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2089 novel of the same name by Kevin Wilson, who also co-wrote the screenplay.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
mdm0404

mdm0404

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.
Reno

Reno

> 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 sam...