Great Date Night film!!

Familiar Strangers is a wonderful indy film, which has yet to find a distributor so is currently only being shown at film festivals and a few local theatres. This is unfortunate, because it is an outstanding story and well crafted film. In a light-hearted satirical way, the film focuses on an everyday family, their dysfunctional interactions and how they relate to one another. Despite being related and a surprising close family, they seem not to know each others true selves… explaining the title “Familiar Strangers”.

This film is a great date night flick…far superior to indy hits such as Juno and Little Miss Sunshine, and has equally witty dialog. Those who enjoyed the Squid And The Whale will also enjoy this film—has similar pacing while being a more light hearted look at family dynamics. I especially enjoyed the performances of the actors who played Maddy and Kenneth, but all the performances are excellent. The scene in the family hardware store is especially powerful… says it all without saying anything at all. Kudos to Barry Sisson for this wonderful addition to the world of film.