Peter Hedges' glib comedy cuts between the scrappy Burns clan and its prodigal daughter (Katie Holmes) as she struggles to prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Hedges shoves his characters into sitcom slots and seals them there.
EW's GRADE
CDetails Limited Release: Oct 17, 2003; Rated: PG-13; Length: 80 Minutes; Genres: Comedy, Drama; With: Katie Holmes; Distributor: United Artists (MGM)
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