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Surrounded by divers and swimmers, a little girl feels humiliated by her fear of jumping in the water. But when she sees two unexpected creatures swimming effortlessly underwater, can she take the plunge into their magical world?
Chad and Claire are a young couple deeply in love and preparing for their wedding. However, their perfect day quickly unravels when Chad's estranged, deeply eccentric family unexpectedly arrives. The wedding becomes a chaotic spectacle as old grudges, bizarre behavior, and unexpected revelations from both sides of the family threaten to derail the nuptials and expose hidden truths.
The film received mixed reviews, with many critics appreciating its attempt at dark comedy and heartfelt moments, but some found the pacing uneven and the humor too niche. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some connecting with the unconventional family dynamics and others finding it too quirky.
Praised for its offbeat humor and genuine emotional core.
Criticized for an inconsistent tone and pacing issues.
Character performances were often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce, but general sentiment suggests a polarizing film that some found refreshingly different and others found to be too strange.
The film was notably one of the earliest feature film appearances for actress Kathryn Hahn.
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Claire Harris is a young girl at the swimming pool who is apprehensive about diving from the high-board. She returns to the dressing room as dry as a bone and watches the other folks whilst trying to hold her breath, imagining - as does the...