I really loved this movie. It was both funny and dramatic, with a good plot twist. The acting was solid, and it was beautifully photographed in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, a place I particularly love. As a parent with grown children, and children-in-law, I found the whole situation easy to relaste to.

this film was wonderful. it started off a bit slow, but before long i realized I cared about everyone, understood who they were, and wanted to travel along on their journey. i went to this film with a date of my own age, and we found that it made us both feel thoughtful. it gave us a lot to talk about over dinner after the film, and we both asked ourselves why there aren't more of these types of movies. maybe we answered our own question when we noted that the theatre wasn't crowded. where are all of the thoughtful people who would just love this movie? this is a film about family relationships that allows you in - to share the laughs, the sorrows, and the frustrations that probably exist in every family. i sure saw my family here. but it was better than that, it was a refreshingly original film in an genre that is well furrowed. everyone should see it. bravo!

Familiar Strangers is a wonderful indy film, which has yet to find a distributor so is currently only being shown at film festivals and a few local theatres. This is unfortunate, because it is an outstanding story and well crafted film. In a light-hearted satirical way, the film focuses on an everyday family, their dysfunctional interactions and how they relate to one another. Despite being related and a surprising close family, they seem not to know each others true selvesÂ… explaining the title ?Familiar Strangers?. This film is a great date night flickÂ…far superior to indy hits such as Juno and Little Miss Sunshine, and has equally witty dialog. Those who enjoyed the Squid And The Whale will also enjoy this film?has similar pacing while being a more light hearted look at family dynamics. I especially enjoyed the performances of the actors who played Maddy and Kenneth, but all the performances are excellent. Kudos to Barry Sisson for this wonderful addition to the world of film