i laugh so hard during this movie my face hurt . ben affleck be hilarious and remind me of a pretty boy jack black in this role . gandolfini give his typical a performance . the entire cast be funny and the story pretty good and the comic moment awesome . i go into this movie not expect much so perhaps that be why i be so surprised to come out of the flick thoroughly pleased and facially exhaust . i would recommend this movie to anyone who enjoy comedy and can identify with loneliness during the holiday and or or put up with the relative . the best part to this film ( to me anyway ) be the subtle bit of humor that catch me completely off guard and have me laugh long after the rest of the audience have stop . namely and the scene involve the lighting of the christmas tree . go see it and have a good laugh .