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If you look at this movie, as simply a romcom, then yes, you might be disappointed. But this movie is not really about the two characters in love, it's about the journey and growth of the 24-year old daughter, Zara, played by Joey King. The acting is actually quite good, Zara's growth as a young person realistic, and the movie did keep me engaged till the end (not the case with many movies these days) I gave it a 9 (rounded up from an 8.5) based on the genre it belongs to. For what it is, seen correctly, it's good. It's not meant to be Oscar worthy but it's definitely a good movie to stream on Netflix when there is not much else I find that I like.

I love rom coms and enjoyed this light fun one on a Sunday morning having breakfast in bed. Great acting from Kathy Bates and Joey King. Horrific surgery from Nicole and Zac led to this being hard to watch. Nicole can't express with that face anymore. The chemistry between them was non existent. I enjoyed the premise and we had a few laughs but I'm glad we didn't go to the cinema and drop coin on this movie. Husband and I came straight to the reviews to see if everyone agreed with us and they do. Please cast Kidman opposite someone her own age next time. I just really wish the surgery wasn't a thing. Age gracefully please people. It's painful to see.

Two things! OK, so the formula for a romcom is there. We have the three situations and also the three answers to that. But apart from that, there's also a bit of self discovery, which the daughter had to have because it is a Family Affair. Frankly, I'm just so bothered by that jaw. I had to Google Zac Efron plastic surgery, so that I know it's not only me thinking about it. Well, I'm not the only one who is thinking about it. I mean Nicole Kidman's already a given. But come on it's that jaw and all that botox. Zac, How old are you? No really, how old are you? Do you really need that? Apparently, he says that he does. Pssh!

Romantic movies are great - when they work. Both Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman are also fine actors - when they have good materials to work with. Unfortunately, this movie doesn't work for me. The premise is ok - it's par for the course for romantic movies, and having a big age difference isn't a problem - it can actually be done well: think, "Harold and Maud". The issue is that I didn't really sense great chemistry between the two characters. The setup just didn't land. Everything seemed forced to go along with what the plot requires. I think a different script could have made a big difference. Which is ironic, given a plot of the movie. "A Family Affair" is simply not funny nor romantic. Joey KIng's character just comes across as bitter and hateful, rather than being a humorous obstacle to Efron's and Kidman's characters that she really needed to be.

Zac Efron has not had plastic surgery, he had a jaw reconstruction after a near fatal accident left him with his chin hanging off his face. Nicole Kidman is pushing 60 and looks 20 years younger. I really hate that the masses flock together to judge peoples physical appearances so vocally and publicly. I feel it often comes from a place of misunderstanding and insecurity which is a shame. This movie was a fun little sleepy saturday film. I thought it wasn't super believable but neither are many rom-com plot lines. I enjoyed Joey King & Zac on screen together, I think they have great chemistry and Zac does well in comedies.