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  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 30 m

Summary The Cleary brothers, Sam, Leo and Douglas take dysfunctional families to a new level; Sam and Leo have grown up hating each other and neither likes their juvenile delinquent kid brother, Douglas, to whom they've only recently been introduced. The sons share the same father, a womanizing drunk, but all have different mothers. Their fath...

Directed By: Michael Pavone

Written By: Michael Pavone

  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2011
  • PG-13
  • Samuel Goldwyn Films
  • 1 h 30 m

The Reunion

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
26
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 8 User Ratings
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Summary The Cleary brothers, Sam, Leo and Douglas take dysfunctional families to a new level; Sam and Leo have grown up hating each other and neither likes their juvenile delinquent kid brother, Douglas, to whom they've only recently been introduced. The sons share the same father, a womanizing drunk, but all have different mothers. Their fath...

Directed By: Michael Pavone

Written By: Michael Pavone

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70
Oct 20, 2011
The Reunion has no pretensions of originality, and maybe that's just fine. It's relaxing to watch formula roll in front of you if that formula is engaged with affection, and that's the case here, much to the credit of the writer and director, Mike Pavone.
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40
Oct 22, 2011
A lame action-comedy that seems ready made for undiscerning late-night cable viewing.
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40
Oct 21, 2011
The "Midnight Run" meets "Bonanza" idea isn't exactly a terrible one, but writer-director Mike Pavone has only one point-and-shoot gear, whether the scene is light comedy, dysfunctional family drama or western-tinged gunplay. (Even television shows these days exhibit more directorial flair and editing variety.)
By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW
25
Oct 23, 2011
Importing WWE's brand of hokey fighting--the most memorable scene, during which Cena jumps from a ledge onto a helicoper, recalls in-the-ring rope-jumping than anything else--into a place where there is an alarming amount of real bloodshed seems unnecessary and somewhat imperious.
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25
Oct 19, 2011
The action is wan, the laughs hard to come by.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
20
Oct 21, 2011
The only real reason to see this movie is to show unwavering loyalty to Cena. And even so, he'll never know if you wait to watch it on cable for free.
By Elizabeth Weitzman FULL REVIEW
10
Oct 22, 2011
A flabby, unfunny action-comedy produced, directed and written by former WWE exec VP Mike Pavone, The Reunion boasts one of the most poorly assembled scripts to emerge from the wrestling franchise.
By Ronnie Scheib FULL REVIEW
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Production Company WWE Studios
Release Date Oct 21, 2011
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline Last Chance. Long Odds.
Website https://mt2.org/uyeler/the-reunion.3006/
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