the concept represent show 4 family of diverse ethnicity in the fairfax district of l. a. prepare for the family get together at thanksgiving . i love soul food and how to make an american quilt { i think there a law that alfre woodard have to be in all these movie ) which similarly offer a pastiche of family tradition and and be prepare for a treat . instead and i felt trick . they trot out about 40 plus character and and all but two be one note cliche with no finesse whatsoever . the writer and director should spend a few more year learn about life and learn how loving people of different generation actually do relate . instead and you have a bunch of aholes get together on turkey day to act like extra obnoxious aholes . now and to an extent and this be what thanksgiving be all about . but and not this misguidedly . and why bother have julianne marguiles and then give her absolutely nothing to do . this be a chore to get through and and mercedes ruehl be a standout and but i give it a 4/10 .