Keeping Up With The Jones

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“The Joneses?” This movie should have been given a totally different title. As a matter of fact, “Keeping Up With The Joneses” would have been a more suitable title; except, that name has already be given to another movie. “The Joneses”, focuses on the life of the Joneses, an extremely wealthy family as they transition into an affluent suburban neighbourhood. The 96-minute drama written by Derrick Borte is a movie that makes numerous unexpected twists and turns that catch the viewer off-guard; however, they have no choice but to enjoy the ride, because they want to see what will happen in the end. The stateliness of the Jones family, their neighbours and the neighbourhood makes the viewers almost envy their fabulous lifestyle. Unfortunately, …show more content…

Throughout the movie, Demi Moore; Kate Jones, who is the business manager of her fake family, displays her business savvy so much that she appears to be a human with no feelings about anything but money or attaining icon status. On the other hand, David Duchovny; Steve Jones, the newcomer to the whole marketing plan, seemed to display doubt in the plot he was hired to participate in, Steve ultimately brought real feelings and care for the Jones family role, unlike Kate. After falling victim to the Joneses marketing plot, their neighbor Larry; sadly, commits suicide. Because of this, Steve divulges the grand marketing plot to authorities and their neighbours. Kate and the two Jones kids vacate their suburban home in light of their plan being exposed. However, Steve Jones had fallen in love with Kate and invites her to move away with him, so they can begin a normal life together. At first, Kate refuses to leave with him; but, changes her mind after being persuaded by her daughter Jenn Jones; Megan Heard. It was comforting to see that love ultimately prevailed in the end. Overall, “The Joneses” was a very enjoyable movie to experience. It was eye-opening because it makes a person wonder if this scenario could actually exist in our present society. As a matter of fact, after seeing this movie, someone, somewhere will surely use this cunning, unethical marketing plan for monetary gain. Consequently, due to mature subject matters of suicide and sex that are present, this movie is recommended for mature adults only. After viewing “The Joneses”, a 2 ½ star rating is quite appropriate for this movie

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