THE FAMILY FANG has an impressive pedigree, with a cast that includes Golden Globe winner Jason Bateman, Oscar winner Nicole Kidman and Oscar winner Christopher Walken. It’s based on the best-selling book of the same name that Nicole Kidman optioned for the screen.
The story is based on Kevin Wilson’s New York Times bestseller, which Nicole Kidman optioned for this project, which remaining on board as a producer and co-star. Jason Bateman took on the behind-the-scenes task of directing. Projects in which people wear multiple hats can easily turn into a disaster, luckily that wasn’t the case here. THE FAMILY FANG is thought-provoking and funny, sometimes at the same time. What stands out most are the solid writing and Nicole Kidman’s (seemingly) efforless and all-too-natural acting.
For more about THE FAMILY FANG, take a look below at my spoiler-free analysis of the movie’s themes, symbolism and eagle-eye details to watch for. If you’ve already seen the movie, let me know what you think. If you haven’t seen it yet, let me know what you’re most looking forward to when you go!
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