Derrick Borte's 'The Joneses' is a fair entertainer, that works due to it's novelty. The plot, of a fake-family, catches your attention. How fortunate, the idea is justified by becoming a decent effort.
About a fake family commissioned by a marketing company as a way to introduce new luxury-level products to neighborhoods around the world, using undercover marketing techniques. As told, the idea is truly fresh. Also what works on it's advantage is the running time, it's perfectly maintained - 95 minutes.
Derrick Borte's Screenplay and Direction, both are nice. Yaron Orbach's Cinematography is just right. The Editing isn't that slick, though.
In the acting front, Demi Moore is superb. In fact, she's in true form after a long gap. David Duchovny is lovable. The actor plays his part with great restrain. Amber Heard is not only a beauty, but also a talented performer. Ben Hollingsworth is okay. Chris Williams is competent.
On the whole, 'The Joneses' is, at best, an above-average fare.
About a fake family commissioned by a marketing company as a way to introduce new luxury-level products to neighborhoods around the world, using undercover marketing techniques. As told, the idea is truly fresh. Also what works on it's advantage is the running time, it's perfectly maintained - 95 minutes.
Derrick Borte's Screenplay and Direction, both are nice. Yaron Orbach's Cinematography is just right. The Editing isn't that slick, though.
In the acting front, Demi Moore is superb. In fact, she's in true form after a long gap. David Duchovny is lovable. The actor plays his part with great restrain. Amber Heard is not only a beauty, but also a talented performer. Ben Hollingsworth is okay. Chris Williams is competent.
On the whole, 'The Joneses' is, at best, an above-average fare.