Levi Rockwell (Burt Lancaster) has gathered his family for his 77th birthday on the family's Long Island home where his wife is buried. His youngest Aggie (Suzy Amis) is living single and fancy free. His other children, Rolo (John Glover), Ruby (Frances Conroy), and Rose (Patricia Clarkson), have brought their families and their issues. Baseball player Crow Black (Bill Pullman) is married to Rose. Comedian Dwayne Hanson (Kevin Spacey) is married to Ruby. Amanda (Sinéad Cusack) is married to Hollywood producer Rolo. Then there are the kids.
This cast is stacked. Even the kids have a couple of recognizable faces. The most recognizable youngster is Macaulay Culkin before Home Alone in his theatrical debut. He actually has a big role, possibly the second lead. There may be too many characters which leaves the relationships a bit confusing. Honestly, I can't remember who's married to who unless it's right there in my face.
As for the plot, it doesn't do anything until the hour mark. It meanders around with a slow moving family gathering. It's a nice summer vacation but nothing more. The characters come in and out with various issues. None of it sticks. The big reveal is interesting. A better construction may be to have only Cy know about the secret. This was an indie that went nowhere although it's interesting to see the generations of acting talents on display.
This cast is stacked. Even the kids have a couple of recognizable faces. The most recognizable youngster is Macaulay Culkin before Home Alone in his theatrical debut. He actually has a big role, possibly the second lead. There may be too many characters which leaves the relationships a bit confusing. Honestly, I can't remember who's married to who unless it's right there in my face.
As for the plot, it doesn't do anything until the hour mark. It meanders around with a slow moving family gathering. It's a nice summer vacation but nothing more. The characters come in and out with various issues. None of it sticks. The big reveal is interesting. A better construction may be to have only Cy know about the secret. This was an indie that went nowhere although it's interesting to see the generations of acting talents on display.