the most annoying character

Honestly it's a tie up between the sister Amy and the mother, Sybil. I guess since Sybil is dying we're expected to feel sorry for her (to an extent I do) but having terminal breast cancer is not an excuse to allow your sons' girlfriend be treated with disrespect in your own house by your own family. With Amy, I think she was jealous ecause Meredith had her life together and was "happy" where as Amy compounded with the lack of success in her life along with her mother's illness gave her an outlet/excuse to treat Meredith horribly.

They were all annoying.

Sybil was a protective and caring mother who was torn by the fact that she was leaving her family way before she should have due to a debilitating illness.

Amy was unhappy because she wasnt with the one man she truly cared about (Brad) they weren't together and she has regretted itand has been sad/pissed off at the world ever since.

I LOVE this movie for its wit and candor and honest feelings on other people especially new comers who make their way into the family. It's raw and its how some people really feel when their oldest son/brother or anyone brings someone into their lives that may be a mistake or in some ways, an unseen blessing.

So that is my take on this movie. It can be harsh, but it is honest and in some cases what really happens.

The only character who bothered me was Amy. Not only was she a mean girl, but she reveled in fueling meanness in others. Her transformation at the end came on a little too abruptly, IMO, but I'm glad it happened.

Agreed! Everett was a drip!

I don't think the movie intended to portray anyone as a bad guy. But the way the story unfolded I couldn't help not liking Meredith and her lack of tact. Considering how uptight she was, you'd think she would have learned how to be less offensive. Instead she was cold and said some really stupid things.

I am not a SJP fan, except maybe from the sex and the city days as i loved that show overall but have always thought SJP was way overated because she is actually sort of ugly physically (sorry..horseface, never understand anyone who thinks she is attractive)

HOWEVER, this was a completely different role for her and I have to say that she did a stellar acting job at this. I have a sister in law who acts just like her (totally uptight, makes our entire family uptight when she is even in the room, makes us all dance around her schedule, tries way to hard to impress us all and talks too much..and we all sort of cringe when she is around...our poor brother...anyway....back to the movie)

when the dad says that Meredith does not "seem to know or trust herself very much" i thought, wow, it is my SIL exactly!!!! I always think that about her.

I have seen SJP in many roles over the years since she was in the original Footloose years ago and square pegs and this was her best role for acting like somebody she is not truly like in person. Even though she played an annoying character in this movie, i admire her for doing such a convincing job in the role and great acting chops.

I personally love this movie as holidays are not all Merry and awesome like people think. It can cause awkward/toxic issues to be even more awkward and this movie portrayed that great.

I loved Luke Wilson's Character " now dont dilly dally little lady, we are all going to be down here talking about you"....LOL!!!!!

They were all annoying including Amy and the mother. I felt sorry for Meredith.