The Joneses

Release Date: April 16th, 2010
Genre: Comedy / Drama

Stars: David Duchovny, Demi Moore, Amber Heard

Synopsis: A seemingly normal happy family move into a somewhat ritzy subdivison and proceed to impress the neighbors with their state of the art material posessions.

AltAss Ratings (On a scale of 1 to 5 asses)

Plot:                                                            

Brilliant idea that is both entertaining and a smart commentary on our society.

Writing:                        

Utilizes "smart" humor and good pace to advance the storyline quickly and efficiently.  Perhaps could have benefiited from some more complete character development but a great effort overall.

Acting:                           

Real solid performances from Duchovny and Moore with very nice support from the smaller roles.

Originality:                     

Without question a new idea for a film and very refreshing one at that.

Overall:                            

Here is a movie that is funny, smart, sad, and an excellent indictment of where consumerism has taken industrialized nations in a global society.  This should definitely go to the top of your NetFlix queue.

The Laugh Factor

Belly Laughs: 1-3

Chuckles: 6-8