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49 out of 100

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6.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

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  • Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Bernie Mac, Zoe Saldana
  • Summary: Kevin Rodney Sullivan directs this decidedly modern take on an overprotective, but living, father (Mac) confronted with the unexpected arrival of his prospective son-in-law (Kutcher). (Sony)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 35
  3. Negative: 4 out of 35
  1. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    88
    The movie's sweetness, wit and charm go beyond its can't-we-all-just-get-along premise.
  2. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Pete Vonder Haar
    60
    It has its share of eye-rolling moments, but at its heart there's a decent story.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    38
    It's the audience that gets punk'd in this crass and sloppy comic recycling.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. JalexD.
    10
    A highly entertaining and important take on a classic film. Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher really make this film work. Otherwise, it would have been mostly average.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. MercedesW.
    10
    I thought this movie was great and funny! It reminds of my dad when he first met my boyfriend who happens to be white (not that it matters). Except for my boyfriend did not crack jokes and my dad was not as tough as Bernie!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. c
    4
    Weak dialouge - weak delivery - weak movie, Snoozer.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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