I watched this movie when it came out 16 years ago. I absolutely could not see what all the love was about. This movie was pointless. BUT. The other day I was reading some reader reviews and was amazed how many people really love this movie. So I came across it tonight and watched it again for the first time after 16 years. And guess what? I think it sucked just as bad the second time as it did the first. You wanna watch a really good dysfunctional family movie? Watch "Parenthood" with Steve Martin, Jason Robards, Keanu Reeves, Rick Moranis and many other great actors. The story is far better than this piece of tripe. Yes, Alan Arkin was great. But he's great in everything he does.