Family Obligations

An honest look at family life for those who didn't have it easy with their families. An awkward and realistic ride through coming to terms with the people in your life with humor and an ending that reminds us why we care.

This film looks at the pain of missed opportunities and the hope of second chances in family relationships. It also contains some genuinely funny moments and honest laughs, which is a credit to the writing and acting. If you ever wish you were closer with your family or feel like you've grown apart, this film will speak to you.

I found myself laughing but never doubting the characters or the story. I guess a lot of movies like this don't get made anymore, but I like it. Good acting, good storytelling throughout. It ends in an emotionally satisfying way, and you're glad you watched it.

A good example of independent film done well. The characters and story unfold without any tricks or magic. The heart and humor shine through without any distraction.

The story could have been very touching, and the characters very deep. Instead, we get a romantic comedy that is thinly disguised as a family drama. The technical aspects are very homemade quality. There are many shots that fringes severely that even footage shot on a mobile phone would look better. There is another shot that you can see the edge of the filter on the lens as well. Overall, this may be fine for a student project, but not as a theatrical release.