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Sisters Movie Review

Name: Sisters Movie Review
Item: Sisters
Rating: 3
Author: Lalitha Mallikeswaran

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Review for the film " Sisters"

Streaming On: Netflix

Runtime: 01 Hour 58 Minutes

Certificate: U

Released: 18-12-2015

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Similar To: Música, Wendy, Somewhere Beautiful, Zombieland 2

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CAST & CREW

Amy Poehler

Dianne Wiest

Heather Matarazzo

Kate McKinnon

Maya Rudolph

James Brolin

John Cena

John Leguizamo

Jason Moore

Jay Roach

Tina Fey

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Producer:

Tina Fey

Jay Roach

Director:

Jason Moore

Movie Actor:

Eric J Carlson

James Zeiss

James Brolin

Julia Tokarz

Kenneth Maharaj

Meg Scanlon

Amanda Goodman

Onika Day

Bobby Moynihan

Samantha Bee

Christa Beth Campbell

Vera Lam

Vanessa Morales

DJ Silver

John Cena

Jackie Tohn

Joseph Anthony Jerez

Kelsey O'Brien

Matt Oberg

Adrian Martinez

Michael Simon Hall

Ben Sinclair

Ryan Hoffman

Chavez Ravine

Tom Morrissey

Crystal Chau

Emily Tarver

Hye Jin Jang

John Lutz

Kelly Barrett

Madison Davenport

Ike Barinholtz

Melody Krell

Angela Cohen

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Britt Lower

Santino Fontana

Cris Williams

Daniel Breaker

Greta Lee

Jennifer Simard

Kara Rosella

Lindsey Elizabeth

Megan Chipperfield

Andre De Leon

Raymond Brenkert

Brian D'Arcy James

Samantha Blaire Cutler

Colleen Werthmann

Dan Byrd

John Leguizamo

Movie Actress:

Maya Rudolph

Heather Matarazzo

Kate McKinnon

Dianne Wiest

Amy Poehler

Tina Fey

First Assistant Director:

Adam Escott

Second Assistant Director:

Robert Teten

Nick Vanderpool

Jennifer Roberts

Daniel Lugo

Co-Producer:

Eric Gurian

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This 2015 movie’s direction is by Jason Moore Jason Moore was born on 22nd October, 1970, in Fay >> Read More... and the script is by Paula Pell. The production team includes notable names such as Jay Roach Mathew Jay Roach is the well-known American film d >> Read More... and Tina Fey A multi-talented person, Tina Fey is an American a >> Read More... . The film’s protagonists are portrayed by Tina Fey as Kate Ellis and Amy Poehler Amy Poehler is an American actress, comedian, dire >> Read More... as Maura Ellis delivering the roles of two siblings. The side characters feature Maya Rudolph Maya Khabira Rudolph is a talented American actres >> Read More... , Ike Barinhotlz, John Cena One of the superstars of World Wrestling and becam >> Read More... , and John Leguizamo John Leguizamo is a man of multiple talents. This >> Read More... among others. Barry Peterson Barry Peterson is an English Cinematographer. He i >> Read More... leads the cinematography while the music is skillfully composed by Christophe. With the amalgamation of various notable names, Sisters promised a good laugh to the viewers.

Plot

Sisters as the name suggests is about two siblings,Kate(Tina Fey) and Maura Ellis (Amy Poehler) who share nothing in common except for their last name. The sisters are brought to reality when they realize that their parents are selling the family's childhood home, the one which holds quite many memories for both of them. In the flow of emotions, they decide to throw a house party like no other - their attempt to relive those old days.

As they start planning, things go out of control bringing out chaos and humour to the viewers. Also, in this closed proximity, the sisters confront the unresolved issues between them and aim to start anew.

This film brings out the theme of sisterhood and nurturing love, among the family. It is an emotion-packed film with humor sprinkled on top of it.

Star Performances

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are known to be the face of comedy when they appear in live shows. That chemistry certainly showed in their characters as Kate(Tina Fey) and Maura Ellis (Amy Poehler), they have a hold over the audience. Also, John Cena's cameo as an ever-tough guy is an exciting watch.

Analysis

Sisters gained the audience's attention as it included Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on one screen that too as contrasting siblings. As the sisters reconcile to throw a bash before their childhood home is sold off, they come face to face with their past issues and vow to resolve them to start anew.

The movie itself doesn't lack humor, it is funny and promises a good laugh occasionally. But the problem lies with its script. It follows the same cliche plot, a party gone wrong, and disputes between the family, it lacks a catchy ploy. If any additional subplot had been introduced it would make this movie more gripping and humorous but since there isn't, it does falter when it comes to the art of storytelling.

What's There?

A pair of the funniest humans, who appeal to the audience - Amy Poehler and Tina Fay.
Explores the theme of family bonding and sisterhood, symbolized by the two sisters.

What's not There?

The plot lacks a severe conflict.
The script seems quite elaborate and could be summed up in a short film.

Verdict

If you are looking for a comic movie to lighten your mood binge on Sisters, it will surely brighten up your day. But don't walk in with high hopes the film can be uninteresting at times.

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