On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is convinced by her husband, George, that they should stop to meet his family in North Carolina. Madeleine's affluent lifestyle clashes with the family, but she befriends George's wide-eyed and pregnant sister-in-law, Ashley, who is nearing her due date. Through the family, Madeleine gains greater insight into George's character.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 21 wins & 28 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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Brimming with bright dialogue, complex characters and moments of sheer aching sweetness, it's Chekhov with a side of red-eye gravy.
– Eleanor Ringel Gillespie,
Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
28 Aug 2005
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The adult tensions and the tone take us to a place remembered so vividly that even if we don't know this corner of the South, we've somehow lived there or at least passed through.
– Roger Moore,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Sep 2005
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Thanks to Adams' performance and strong story, it makes for a mildly entertaining Southern-fried experience.
– Kathy Cano Murillo,
Arizona Republic,
22 Sep 2005
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A quiet journey into the heartland, and the heart.
– Susan Walker,
Toronto Star,
23 Sep 2005
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...one of many reasons to love Junebug is how often it offers us spaces to fill in ourselves, the faith it shows in handing us small puzzles -- Eugene's hand-carved bird, for instance -- to chuckle over or think on afterward.