I can see why this clunker only grossed a total of $12,000. It was that bad. I had high hopes for it based on Patricia Arquette & Rainn Wilson, but the little girl turned out to be the best actor in this one.I also learned why Rainn Wilson has not gone onto the success that his fellow cast mates from "The Office" has, he can only play Dwight Schrutte. This movie was Dwight with a bad wig, as a father in a stupid badly written story.As far as the story, I don't get why the father needed to learn how to swim, to attend medical school (or receive a scholarship) or whatever the heck that was all about? The entire feel of it tries to recapture that "Napoleon Dynamite" feel, but it's not the same....and what is with the disco ball in the movie poster? It's supposed to be 1982, not 1978. I want my 93 minutes back.

The movie is light and witty all the while addressing very serious issues such as teenage angst, marital discrepancies, race, and various family dynamics. It is enjoyable, relatable, and memorable.

Funny Film, great casting, relies almost entirely on dialogue yet the characters deliver spot on performances. Not going to please everyone and not everyone gets this kinda thing or thinks its funny, but i sure do.

My wife, two daughters and I loved this movie! This is definitely a family film that captures the love, quirkiness and team effort that goes into being a family. Patricia Arquette is amazing as a mom holding everything together, while her daughter, played by Kira McLean shines as the girl struggling to find her place in a new school, in a new town, with a horrible accidental-perm! The dad-daughter chemistry between Rainn Wilson (who crushed it) and Kira McLean was spot-on. The attention to detail of the scenery, and the combination of tension and love between the characters gives this movie its credibility. Great film!