The Family Business (2012) Review in 2025
The Family Business is a drama film about a family-owned business that gets caught up in a web of deceit and corruption.
Family-Friendly Rating
Is this movie suitable for family viewing?
Not recommended for family viewing due to mature themes and language.
CineReview Recommendation
This movie is worth watching if you're a fan of drama and thriller films, but it's not particularly memorable or impactful.
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The movie revolves around a family-owned business that is involved in a scheme to sell counterfeit goods, but things take a turn when the family's youngest son gets caught up in the scheme and tries to escape.
Review Details
story8.00/10
The story is engaging and well-paced, but it's not particularly original or memorable.
acting8.00/10
The acting is good, but some of the performances feel a bit over-the-top.
characters7.00/10
The characters are well-developed, but some of them feel a bit one-dimensional.
direction8.00/10
The direction is solid, but it's not particularly noteworthy.
cinematography6.00/10
The cinematography is decent, but it's not particularly impressive.
Pros and Cons
Pros
The movie has a solid story, good acting, and decent direction.
Cons
The movie feels a bit predictable, the characters are not particularly well-developed, and the cinematography is not particularly impressive.
Notable Quotes
"'I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man.'"
