Family Plan (2005)

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Charlie MacKenzie is an ambitious young career woman who stretches the truth in a job interview by professing to be married with a family. But her little white lie leads to a great big problem when her new boss moves next door. Desperate to maintain her ruse, Charlie “borrows” her best friend’s daughter and scrambles to find a husband-for-hire. When a charming actor accepts the role, Charlie’s charade just may lead her to true love!

Summary:
"Family Plan" is a 2005 American funny movie directed by David S. Cass Sr. The main stars are Tori Spelling, Greg Germann, and Abigail Breslin, they depict distinct characters in this humorous household drama that focuses on a web of deception and surprising results.

The Plot:
The movie starts with an enthusiastic executive, named Charlie (Tori Spelling), who operates in a toy market. She is on the brink of a considerable career advancement but finds out that her new corporate manager, George, has a soft area for family-oriented staff members. To impress George and even more her opportunities at promo, the single and childless Charlie decides to develop a 'fake' family. She rents a rural house while hiring a star, Buck, to play her other half and an adorable little woman, Amy, to play as her child.

The Deception:
Charlie believes that she has created a perfect plan to deceive George. To her delight, George visits Charlie's 'household house' and falls in love with the sweet taste and charm of the kid (Amy). She finds herself getting involved in a web of complexities and puzzles as she tries to manage her work, maintain the deceptiveness, and care for Amy, who relies on be quite a handful.

The Unexpected Twist:
As things unfold, Charlie establishes an authentic bond with her leased family. She enjoys having Buck around and grows connected to Amy. Things take an unanticipated twist when Amy's behavior at the yearly company picnic leads George to suspect that Charlie isn't telling the fact about her household scenario.

The Revelation:
Towards the end, Charlie admits to George about her bogus household, expecting him to fire her. However, George, being a kind-hearted boss, appreciates her honesty and effort. He understands her large desperation and ambition to advance in her profession. To Charlie's surprise, instead of firing her, George provides her a promotion.

The Conclusion:
The motion picture concludes on a warm note with Charlie understanding the significance of family. She learns a vital lesson that individual relationships and sincerity are worth more than ambition and profession progression. Although her household is a leased one, she still finds happiness, contentment, and a sense of family she had been missing out on in her life.

General:
"Family Plan" is a comedy film with a strong psychological undercurrent. Although the storyline is rather predictable, it handles the topic of household and relationships magnificently and provides a potent message about the importance of sincerity and stability. In spite of being a made household, the love and bond between Charlie, Buck, and Amy feel real and heartwarming.

Top Cast

  • Tori Spelling (small)
    Tori Spelling
    Charlie
  • Greg Germann (small)
    Greg Germann
    Walcott
  • Jordan Bridges (small)
    Jordan Bridges
    Buck
  • Abigail Breslin (small)
    Abigail Breslin
    Nicole
  • Kali Rocha (small)
    Kali Rocha
    Stacy
  • Kate Vernon (small)
    Kate Vernon
    Victoria
  • Christopher Cass
    Troy
  • Michael Emanuel (small)
    Michael Emanuel
    Clown
  • Chloë Grace Moretz (small)
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    Young Charlie
  • Jon Polito (small)
    Jon Polito
    Gold
  • Tracey Walter (small)
    Tracey Walter
    Lou