At first, I was impressed by Father Mother Sister Brother, the latest Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett, and Mayim Bialik comedy/drama about unresolved tensions between estranged siblings.

A specific thought that entered my mind before things took a turn for the worse was, ‘I love how not much is happening, yet it’s so very engrossing, likely thanks to the writing, visuals, editing, and cinematography.‘

Sadly, that feeling didn’t last. Just before the thirty-minute mark, I chose happiness and aborted the mission.

Patience is not my strongest virtue, and even though the subtly humorous moments I saw were well written and acted, writer/director Jim Jarmusch’s film moved far too slowly for my tastes. Making his movie unlike the kind of ‘ slow burns’ I find satisfying, such as The Good Nurse (2022).

Did you watch Father Mother Sister Brother and have a good time? Maybe I’m missing out, but right now, I find myself unbothered.

Give Father Mother Sister Brother a chance if you’re curious. After all, the trailer was so very promising.

Happy Film Loving,

G