Something's happening to Dan. It's confusing. It's awkward. It's family.

Starring: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, Dianne Wiest, John Mahoney, Allison Pill, Brittany Robertson

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"You... are a murderer of love!"  - Cara Burns

Why watch this? It's a low-key, yet sophisticated, comedy about trying to move on.

Plot Summary: This charming comedy-drama centers on a widower and advice columnist who falls for a woman he meets while on a family vacation. The unexpected twist is that this captivating woman is actually his brother's new girlfriend, creating a complicated romantic entanglement within the dynamics of his close-knit family. This situation forces Dan to confront his own feelings and navigate the complexities of love, loss, and his three very bright daughters.

Dad's Preview: One wonderful aspect of this amazing film is that Dan (ironically an advice columnist) just can't figured out how to navigate the dating world. Carell brilliantly portrays a man, desperate to set a good example as a man in control, but he ain't fooling anybody. Then love, real love, wallops him upside the head. He's awkward, like a schoolboy... unsure what to do next, vulnerable, captivated. The pairing of Carell and Binoche, two of my favorite actors, was pure genius. This is a perfect date night movie.

Touchstone Pictures, Focus Features, NALA Films,
Jon Shestack Prod.; Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures