They wanted Daddy's loveÂ...but they'll settle for his dough! A "terrific cast" (Leonard Maltin) Â? including Beau Bridges, Beverly D'Angelo, Tess Harper and Judge Reinhold Â? star in this wickedly funny com... more »edy of heirs about a Texas family who gather to mourn Â? and perhaps to mine Â? the memory of their dear ole dad. Scheming Orville (Bridges), nympho Evalita (D'Angelo), loyal Sara Lee (Harper) and self-righteous Lurlene (Amy Wright) are all very frantic when they learn that their daddy's dyin'Â...mostly because they can't find his last legal will and testament! But as old grudges and suppressed desires are aired, this family reunion becomes a wild free-for-all Â? and a "touching, unpredictable [and] affectionate drama" (San Francisco Chronicle)!« less
Philip S. Gilliam | Spring, TX United States | 01/29/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If you were raised in Texas, you will really be able to appreciate this film. And if you come from a large family, these characters will look awfully familiar. This is one of my favorite films."
One to see
Forever Chaos | Pennsylvania | 11/25/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I caught this movie accidentally on cable and fell in love immediately. The characters and interactions are colorful and entertaining with plenty of one-line humor as well as "inside jokes" that will keep you wanting to know more about the family as individuals and as a unit. From Beverly D'Angelo's (Evalita) provacative singing, Molly McClure's (Mama Wheelis) witty honesty, Judge Reinholds (Harmony) golden locks, all the way down to the dysfunctional relationship between Beau Bridges (Orvil) and Patrika Darbo (Marlene) I think you'll also find this to be one of the best comedy drama movies ever."
Family Ties are Stronger than Anything
Ju-Ju Bee | St. Louis, Missouri United States | 02/04/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If you believe that a close family is important, then you will like this movie. All of the siblings in this movie come together in their childhood home because their father is dying. They all have their ups and downs, and there are many disagreements. Despite all of the sibling rivalries in the end their love for each other wins out. Anyone who watches this will be able to identify with a lot of the situations in this movie, which will make it that much more memorable. This is one movie that is worth getting"
Little Film with Big Appeal
J. Sharp | Austin, TX | 07/19/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I saw this little movie by accident in 1991 at the dollar theater. I thought I would be in for the most awful two hours of my life but I absolutely loved it.
Over and over, this film brought out the little things that happen when a big Texas family comes together; those things you can't put your finger on but know immediately when you see it.
Great performances from the whole cast--everyone nailed the often-mocked-but-hard-to-get-it-right Texas drawl.
So glad this finally came out on DVD. I'll watch it whenever I get homesick.
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Clever and Original
anita | atlanta | 05/07/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is an extremely funny movie. The 3 southern sisters are very realistic southern characters. Beau Bridges and Beverly D'Angelo are particularly brilliant."