The Thing About My Folks

A middle-aged man finds himself dealing with the divorce of his elderly parents as well as many years of emotional baggage in this poignant comedy drama. Ben (Paul Reiser) is a writer who is enjoying a quiet evening at home with his wife, Rachel (Elizabeth Perkins), when they receive an unexpected ...more

The pluralization in this movie's title is a little misleading. It could have been called The Thing About My Folk -- or maybe The Thing About My Falk -- since Peter Falk's father character has the majority of the screen time in this Paul Reiser vehicle, written and produced by the comedian. It's the right choice, as Reiser and Falk have a fun time playing off each other on the father-son road trip that comprises most of the running time. However, it does contribute to a sense of narrative ...more