"If people want you, they'll want what you've got."A clever premise, and unfortunately a believable one, this little known film is worth watching. The story of consumerism and the way that people succumb to keeping up with "the Joneses" is well done, both by the cast and the director.
The casting seems ideal. Demi Moore seems perfect in her role as a controlling "boss" of the family, Duchovny is a good fit for the more laid back "Dad". Amber Heard as the daughter is just wonderful. She goes from manic, promiscuous "teen" to the emotional girl just looking for someone to love her, and she does it very well.
Similiar to other films, like The Truman Show and American Beauty, this story has moments of light-hearted banter and biting satire. The Jone$es is a bit too close to the truth to dismiss it. Although it does contain language and sexuality that makes it inappopriate for younger audiences, the positive elements outweigh the negative, and it is worth taking the time to check out this film.
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