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Watching a few of the set-piece moments, especially where they culminate, I am flabbergasted that critics have been hostile. Rotten Tomatoes guaranteed fresh the remake of Ghostbusters and this movie gets a splat? Something is rotten besides tomatoes in the state of Denmark.
She hesitates to let him into their home, but Brad convinces her it is important for the kids to see their father and stepfather establish a respectful relationship. Despite a funny cast, Daddy's Home offers paltry laughs and a run-of-the-mill dysfunctional family story. A cleaner version of this movie could do much better at the box office. As it is, however, DADDY’S HOME, which stars young children, is unfit for children, even though it could have been something families enjoyed together and could even have been truly uplifting.
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Meanwhile, Brad’s ultra-affectionate, emotional dad, Don, shows up to celebrate Christmas, but without Brad’s mother. DADDY’S HOME stars Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as a stepfather and biological father fighting to gain the love of their two children. It’s easy to forgive a lot of flaws in a comedy as long as it makes you laugh.
“Daddy’s Home” has its comedic moments and fair performances from both Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. However, the story is quite predictable, unoriginal, and cliché. It also suffers from poor character and story development, including a weak script. The slapstick humor is quite funny, though, and there were a few good one-liners. The direction could have been stronger but fortunately the editing and cinematography are solid for a slapstick comedy.
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Together, the actors create a solid foundation in a film which is largely composed of fluff. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. Also, Brad and Sara, Dusty’s ex-wife, have a new child of their own, Griffy. In April 2016, a sequel was announced with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg reprising their characters. Anders and John Morris wrote the script and Anders directed.
It also has a great cast with the addition of the awesome Shakespearean John Lithgow and "bad boy" Mel Gibson. I imagine this movie is the closest thing to an "Elf" sequel that we will ever get. In fact, if Buddy the Elf left his family in New York, changed his name to brad and married the new wife, then this would be the story.
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While the rest of the 90 or so minutes being completely a drag and boring. The first film was a lot of fun with the concept of step dad vs. dad with Will Ferrell vs. Mark Wahlberg. Daddy's Home 2 tries for the cheap laughs and gags but it's less than the first, and the newcomers were a fun addition like Mel Gibson and John Lithgow. Not even Mark Wahlberg, and Will Ferrell chemistry was good enough to make it worth watching. DADDY’S HOME has good production values and the acting is appropriate for a comedy such as this.
Almost the same as the first with grandfathers and less laughs and less fun. Quite a few of the funniest ones are spoiled by the trailer, but there are still a few standout routines that made me guffaw. A hi-tech shower is predictable but funny; and Brad's use of a snowblower to apocalyptic ends is the funniest scene in the movie. Will Ferrell ("Get Hard", "Anchorman") reprises his role as the somewhat incompetent Brad, 'sharing' his family of kids and stepkids with the much more streetwise Dusty (Mark Wahlberg, "Patriot's Day"). After a poignant school recital, the pair realise the damage that a distributed Christmas is doing to their offspring and they determine to spend Christmas all together this year. In the process they vow to try to put aside their attempts at one-upmanship - "the harbour is closed" - in the interests of giving everyone the best Christmas ever.
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They teach Dylan to hit hard (“punch right in the Adam’s apple,” Dusty coaches) and to kick his assailant in the crotch. Dylan then does exactly that to the bully—who turns out to be a girl—at the daddy-daughter dance. The movie opens with Dusty having gotten married to a woman with a daughter of her own from a previous marriage. Also, Brad and Sara, Dusty's ex-wife, have a new child of their own, Griffy. They did though decide to add Mel Gibson and John Lithgow into the mix and I love this decision. Both were ideally cast (I may have preferred Chevy Chase in Lithgow's role fractionally but I'm okay with the choice they made) and nailed their roles.
Brad and Sara reconcile, and Dusty decides to stay and be a good "co-dad" to his kids. Daddy's Home is your typical case of "all the best parts are in the trailer." While the movie stars two funny leads, the story wreaks of Hollywood convention, and the jokes are average at best. Usually, it just feels like the writers are waiting for Ferrell and Wahlberg to spin straw into gold -- which sometimes they do, but not nearly enough to make the movie good. In the end, Daddy's Home is a far cry from Ferrell and Wahlberg's last team-up in The Other Guys. Daddy's Home follows mild-mannered radio executive Brad , who's struggling to connect with his two new step-kids after marrying his wife Sarah (played by Freaks and Geeks' Linda Cardellini).
Dusty and Brad are upset when they learn that Dusty's daughter, Megan (Brad's stepdaughter), is tired of having two separate Christmas celebrations. So, the families decide to celebrate Christmas together at one of their homes. You can safely disregard any review by a Mel Gibson hater.
CBN is not endorsing the films or TV shows CBN.com reviews. Our goal is to provide information about the latest in entertainment, both the good and the bad, so you may make an informed decision as to what is appropriate for you and your families. Mel Gibson brought the best comedic moments, largely because he character was really playing into the Mel Gibson tough guy persona and it felt more natural than the other characters. Linda Cardellini was able to do more with her character as she was given a couple scenes alongside Alessandra Ambrosio, whose cameo was expanded into a full fledged role.
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