The film is Clea DuVall’s second feature as a writer/director, having previously directed 2016’s The Intervention – which likewise had a stellar ensemble involved including Melanie Lynskey, Jason Ritter, Natasha Lyonne, Ben Schwartz, Alia Shawkat, and Cobie Smulders.
This film looks like it will have a similar tonal approach, blending comedy and drama, which makes all the sense in the world when you consider DuVall’s work in both genres throughout her career.
We’ve seen many movies over the years use the extreme tension of being around family during the holidays to fantastic effect, and this looks like a wonderful extension of that tradition with its own twist.
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