‘Finnegan’s Foursome’ Review: Edward Burns’ Spiky-Quaint Sports Dramedy Is a Tale of Family Therapy Through Golf

"Finnegan's Foursome" premiered this week, marking Edward Burns' 16th feature film and continuing his signature style of shaggy, likable, and spiky-quaint semi-low-budget dramedy. The film centers on a family navigating therapy through the lens of golf, a narrative approach that results in dialogue that is often talky and humorous, though at times it can feel script-like. The cinematography maintains a functional, smoothly tethered quality, and the performances range from lively to broad. Burns' current filmmaking approach bears a closer resemblance to television production than traditional cinema, which aligns with the film's streaming release, positioning it as a minor indie movie finding its appropriate distribution channel.