Clever is the first thing to come to mind after watching this amusing piece of consumer satire. Being in the marketing business I believe this story is all the more compelling with its intriguing premise! Makes me curious if there is really 'units' or 'cells' like these fully functioning in the same or similar vein across the country! How trustworthy are our neighbors really? How well do we know them? What are they trying to sell us?? The social impact of going to great lengths to 'extreme' lie to us seems so unethical but then so realist... The film hit home with the social and mental angst the main characters are going through selling this lie - for a small unit, living side by side, in traditional roles, for so long, their is bound to be some conflict and challenges no matter how 'luxurious' they showcase to their unsuspecting neighbors. David Duchovny in the 'father' role is brilliant, keeping the 'unit' reality and emotionally balanced and his 'real' affection for 'boss' Demi Moore who brings about one of her best performances in years, conflicted with her strive for perfection and her natural wants and feelings. You can just see in her eyes she wants David but her brain keeps her focused on the prize @hand. Gary Cole pushes the edge, envious of his neighbors and the ironic plunge with the cherished lawn tractor -even though grim - cracked me up! If you're in the PR business or similar definite recommend P
Review of The Joneses
