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Together Again for the First Time

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I didn't watch this movie expecting a Frank Capra classic, but I did enjoy it thoroughly. It was a cute little film with a little drama, family stress and one serious twist to pull everything together. The actors did a good job. It occurs during the Christmas season but Christmas wasn't the focus. It was really about the dynamic of bringing a blended family together.

I really enjoyed Together Again For The First Time. I am a huge fan of David Ogden Stiers and I found him very funny in the movie. He's come along way since I first saw him in the final episode of Touch By An Angel (I hadn't watched M*A*S*H at that stage). I would like to congratulate Mr Stiers on an excellent performance and I find that he is still nice looking in his 60's. Even though a few other people may not have enjoyed this movie, I surely did and I am so happy that I brought it. I recommend it to others who love comedy.

This was a nice little movie...I was an extra in this movie, which was a fun experience. The story is heart-warming. It's a good one to watch with your teen-agers during the holidays.

i just bought this christmas movie form amazon this movie is very good my whole family enjoyed it you can watch this movie any time of the year so if you see together again for the time buy it on amazon it is well worth the money enjoy.

I really enjoyed this movie, but be warned: this is not a feel-good piece of Christmas fluff that everyone is used to seeing during the holiday season. Christmas is only the backdrop upon which the family conflict is played out. Having said that, however, a lot of families do go through major dramas during the holiday, so it is very believable that this can and does happen.
This movie can be viewed a a "dark" comedy, I suppose--and there are very funny moments: the mom being way over the top on Christmas decorations; the grown kids behaving as children; the bewildered fiance who stumbles into the situation. This is a very specific kind of comedy that some people do enjoy--if that's what you are expecting. However, other people don't appreciate this kind of humor (especially if you are expecting sweeter fare). So, just be aware of what you are getting into.
Having said all that, I really enjoyed it. It was nice to get a break from more sappy Christmas TV movies (although I love some of those, too). And the acting, all around, is superb, especially from the parents: David Ogden Stiers and Julia Duffy. They handle the comedic moments with ease and then are able to shift into the heavy drama just as quickly.
And, the ending of the movie is quite hopeful.

Movies are my life. I love movies, any kind of movie (except reality...well, anything) yet I am still trying to figure out why anyone would even produce this one. It is hands down the WORST so called Christmas movie I have ever watched. I only got through the entire thing because I kept waiting for something good to happen, which by the way NEVER did, at least not until the end credits came. It was not joyous, heartwarming or even remotely close to Christmas cheer. Drugs, family despair and hate are not what I call a happy Christmas movie. I never realized how normal my family was until investing two hours of my life, which unfortunately I will never get back, into this film so I guess I should thank the people who stupidly put the time and money into this. So thank you and have a Merry Christmas.