The Family Man [Region 2] |  | Director: Brett Ratner
Actors: Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Piven, Saul Rubinek
Category: DVD
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Rating:  245 reviews
Sales Rank: 267801
Format: PAL
Languages: English (Original Language), Italian (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 125 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5017239190667
ASIN: B000057X1R
Theatrical Release Date: December 22, 2000
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Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage) is the quintessential Wall Street shark, scoring killer deals by day and shallow escort sex by night. His round-the-clock routine of empty luxuries is disturbed one lonely Christmas Eve when a gun-packing punk (Don Cheadle)--perhaps an angel of mercy--responds to an altruistic gesture from Jack by giving him "a glimpse" of the life he could have had. Could have, that is, if he had married the girlfriend (Téa Leoni) he'd abandoned 13 years earlier, raised two adorable children, worked in his father-in-law's retail tire outlet, and lived happily ever after in suburban New Jersey. Thrust into this "glimpse" of the path not taken, Jack's a single-malt man in a lite-brew world, wondering if he'll ever return to his "better" life of callous wealth and solitude--or if he even wants to. Carp all you want about this derivative premise, with its marginal stereotypes and biased embrace of domestic bliss and dirty diapers. The simple fact is, The Family Man works like a charm. Under the assured direction of Brett Ratner (Rush Hour), this holiday crowd-pleaser offers comedy and chemistry in equal measure, making the hilarity of Jack's predicament a smooth catalyst for that rarest of movie romances: the marital love story. Leoni is Cage's perfect match as Jack's idealized but imperfect wife, and the movie's appeal largely derives from its awareness that any life has its pleasures and pains. While it only flirts with the dark desperation that makes It's a Wonderful Life a classic predecessor, The Family Man is an irresistible what-if fantasy, and even its debatable ending rides on a wave of genuine warmth and sentiment. --Jeff Shannon
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 Fantastic Movie February 6, 2010
R. Matthews (York,PA)
A Wonderful, Superb, Inspiring Time Capsule Movie With Nicholas Cage As Leading Actor - Who Is A 5 STAR Actor
Buy This Movie , You WILL NOT Be Disappointed
I Am Sure You Will Watch It Over And Over Again, Like I Do
Wonderful! January 27, 2010
Robert Gorski (Torun, Poland)
One of my favorite Christmas movies! But there's something wrong with picture in this release - after 1 h 52 minutes, for 2-3 seconds. I get another copy, and tried on different player - the same.
Great Family Movie January 3, 2010
Katara Omar (Santa Clara, Ca)
This is a must for any household! I love watching this movie around the holidays! This is one of my top 3 fav Nick Cage movies! Makes you start to wonder what happens if you take the road less traveled!
A Gem of a Movie December 31, 2009
Carmassi (Los Angeles, CA USA)
I couldn't recommend this movie more. Everything about it is a delight. It's touching, comedic, and heartfelt. For the last 40 years I've considered the Godfather to be my favorite movie, but after watching The Family Man again last night, I finally admitted to myself that this movie is my favorite - bar none - despite some of the flack I get from some family and friends about being a hopeless romantic. I agree with others who believe that this movie deserves to be thought of as a classic. It certainly is in my eyes.
Great despite weak ending. December 30, 2009
R. Pandolfo (Lehigh Valley, PA.)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
First of all, if you love It's A Wonderful Life, you'll enjoy this film immensely. It's a glimpse into the life of a typical middle-class family and a terrific love story. The ending could have been a lot better, they should have had the couple meet for coffee to rekindle the old romance as a scene preceding the finale and it would have made more sense. As it is, Jack sounds like a lunatic. But, hey, it's not perfect but it's damn good. If you are bored with your marriage, or family life in general, or questioning your commitment, you need to watch this film, especially around the Holidays.
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