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  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • Virgil Films & Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • Virgil Films & Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m

Summary In The Perfect Family, suburban mother and devout Catholic Eileen Cleary has always kept up appearances. When she runs for the Catholic Woman of the Year title at her local parish-an award she has coveted for years-her final test is introducing her family to the board for the seal of approval. Now she must finally face the nonconformist ...

Directed By: Anne Renton

Written By: Paula Goldberg, Claire V. Riley

  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • Virgil Films & Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m
  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • Virgil Films & Entertainment
  • 1 h 24 m

The Perfect Family

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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Summary In The Perfect Family, suburban mother and devout Catholic Eileen Cleary has always kept up appearances. When she runs for the Catholic Woman of the Year title at her local parish-an award she has coveted for years-her final test is introducing her family to the board for the seal of approval. Now she must finally face the nonconformist ...

Directed By: Anne Renton

Written By: Paula Goldberg, Claire V. Riley

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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15% Positive
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62% Mixed
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23% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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15% Positive
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62% Mixed
8 Reviews
23% Negative
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75
May 4, 2012
Make no mistake, though: The Perfect Family is Kathleen Turner's show. And when a series of crises forces Eileen to re-examine her values and beliefs, Turner rises magnificently to the occasion.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
60
Apr 28, 2012
Watching a consummate pro like Turner navigate an uneven script, veering from farcical determination, her cheeks puffed like those of a demented chipmunk, to utter devastation, can be immensely entertaining, particularly when she's backed by an able cast, as she is here.
By Ronnie Scheib FULL REVIEW
50
Apr 28, 2012
This debut feature by Anne Renton doesn't quite find the proper tone to convey its heartfelt message.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
40
May 10, 2012
The film's single saving grace is Turner, who channels that legendary Catholic guilt like there is no tomorrow.
By Betsy Sharkey FULL REVIEW
40
May 3, 2012
While they have all the materials needed for a sharp satire, they're too timid to arrive at any real revelations.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
30
May 1, 2012
Renton's competing tones and intentions result in a film at odds with itself and its lead performance.
By Ernest Hardy FULL REVIEW
25
May 3, 2012
Having the far from goody-goody Kathleen Turner play a holier-than-thou mother bent on winning a devout church title is an inherently hilarious premise.
By Diego Semerene FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Certainty Films, Present Pictures
Release Date May 4, 2012
Duration 1 h 24 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline She has nothing to hide. Except her family.
Website https://watch.fearless.li/programs/the-perfect-family
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Awards

Santo Domingo OutFest
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Merlinka festival
• 1 Nomination

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