The Family Group is why I hate taking family photos

If you have twenty minutes and enjoy watching a man slowly lose his mind over a tripod, then yes, watch this today. It is for anyone who has ever tried to get a group of toddlers to sit still for more than three seconds.

If you need a deep plot or characters with backstories, you will probably hate it. This is just pure, concentrated frustration. 📸

Charley Chase has this face that always looks like he is apologizing for being alive. In this one, he is just trying to get a damn photo taken with his wife and child.

It sounds simple, right? Wrong.

The universe decided that Charley does not get to have nice things. The photographer is this skinny guy who acts like he is performing open-heart surgery instead of just taking a picture.

I noticed that the studio backdrop looks incredibly dusty. You can actually see the grime on the film grain, which makes the whole thing feel weirdly lived-in.

Edgar Kennedy shows up and does his trademark slow burn. He is the king of looking like his head is about to explode from pure annoyance.

There is a bit with a giant man, Tiny Sandford, who is basically a human mountain. Every time Charley tries to find a spot to stand, this guy is just... there.

It reminds me of the chaos in All Wrong because the main character just cannot catch a break. Some people are just born to be the universe's punching bag.

The baby in this movie is a genuine menace. He has these eyes that stare right into the camera like he knows exactly how much trouble he is causing.

It is actually kind of creepy if you look at him too long. I think the kid's name was Jackie Combs, and he was clearly a pro at being a brat.

There is this weird fountain in the middle of the studio. Why is there a fountain there? Nobody knows.

It only exists so Charley can eventually fall into it or get sprayed. It is predictable, but I still laughed when his hat got ruined for the fourth time.

The scene where they try to fix the baby's hair goes on a bit too long. You can feel the actors starting to genuinely get tired of each other.

I love how Charley’s suit is just a little bit too big. It makes him look even more pathetic than he already is.

It is not like Avatar where everything is perfect and shiny. This movie is scratchy and loud even though it is silent.

One reaction shot of the wife lingers for a second too long. It becomes funny because she just looks so bored with her husband's existence.

The pacing gets a little bit messy toward the end. It feels like they ran out of ideas for gags and just decided to end the movie right there.

But Charley’s final expression is worth it. He looks like a man who has accepted that he will never have a nice photo in his entire life.

I felt that in my soul, honestly. Taking photos with relatives is the worst.

Anyway, it is a good time if you like slapstick that feels a bit mean-spirited. Just don't expect any life lessons. 🎞️