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Yours, Mine and Ours Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo team up in this remake of the Henry Fonda, Lucille Ball comedy, Yours, Mine and Ours. And though the names are the same as in 1968, the rest is totally 2005 Nickelodeon. There’s the hint of a romantic comedy but it is mainly lost in a sea of goop and pratfalls. This film is full of pranks, slapstick and slime gags that leave it far short of an enjoyable comedy for anyone over the age of 13. But is that a bad thing? I mean we can always use more kid movies right? Just make sure you know that before going in. I will sleep better at night. It’s the story of a man named Beardsley (Dennis Quaid). He is an admiral who lost his wife and is now looking after his eight children. He runs a tight ship at work and at home they have learned that structure is the defining way of life. Quaid is a nice fit for this role. He has the sternness that makes a believable military man while having the heart of a devoted father. Unfortunately the writing and plot are so below sea level. This film plays like a Nick at Night movie despite the best efforts of Quaid or the other cast members. It’s also the story of the free-spirited Helen (Rene Russo) who was busy with ten kids of her own. Like Frank she is a widow taking care of her family the best she can. Helen is a designer who has allowed her creativity and art to define how she raises her kids. They are encouraged to be themselves and what most would call chaos she calls creativity. Her family is the one most kids would love to be in. Discipline is relative and self-expression welcomed. Again, this is a doable role for Russo as she has that quirkiness about her that makes Helen breathe with warmth and loving qualities. Frank and Helen are high school sweethearts who meet back up at their class reunion and decide to pick up where they left off. Of course starting a marriage with 18 kids in tow can be strain on any relationship. Neither set of children like the idea of living together and so they devise a plan to cause their parents to split up. This is where the movie turns into a nickelodeon adventure where kids will cheer and parents will cringe. But this is what the film is about. Kids. The writing, the plot, the antics are all aimed at giving kids a fun theater adventure. And while adults may find a few chuckles the rest is pretty much unimpressive. Rated PG for mild crude humor. The Mungle 11/22/2005 Matt hosts the weekly syndicated Indie Rock Radio Show Spin 180. Plus with his wife Cindy they do a weekly radio feature, The Mungles on Movies. For additional reviews and interview clips visit the website www.mungleshow.com
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