“The Family McMullen” (** out of four) was an unwieldy follow-up to the 1995 indie smash “The Brothers McMullen” about the continuing family dynamics of the McMullen family (Edward Burns and Mike McGlone) who now have families (Connie Britton, Halton Sage, Sam Vartholemeos, and others) of their own and ongoing struggles that both tear them apart and at the same time make them closer. Starts off funny with Burns’ usual sharp and acidic wit but gradually loses its spark (and laughs) and gradually dwindles towards sitcom mediocrity. Burns himself stands out as usual in the cast and him and McGlone’s scenes together are a standout but perhaps they should have made a sequel to “She’s The One” instead.