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7.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 60 out of 76
  2. Negative: 12 out of 76

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  1. Oct 4, 2011
    7
    "Meet the Parents" is a appropriately lengthened family movie with decent acting. It's a very obvious comedy-family formula Hollywood loves to use, but surprisingly this movie's one of its kind.
  2. TheParent
    Feb 17, 2006
    0
    This movie was terrible. Anyone who thinks the definition of comedy is to have the one likeable and the only fleshed out character of the film to be bullied for two straight hours by one dimensional dickheads, should not have any creative control over a movie. It was a terrible watch. After seeing one character whom the movie depicts as totally normal and perfect for a girl get undeservedly trashed for a whole film, youd expect some kind of retribution which the film doesnt even attempt to offer. Oh yeah, and the girl for whom he suffers all this humiliation for is depicted as selfish, absent, cold, uncaring and vacuous. A movie which shouldnt have been made. With the cutting edge comedians now working TV, this kind of comedy was done to death 60 years ago. And much better ... Expand
    • 1 of 3 users said yes
  3. BenB
    Jan 16, 2007
    9
    Come, on movie raters - 6.6? That's the average? This movie is undeniably funny, and even kid of sweet in parts. HIlaroious entertainment and great family fare - so who are these knuckleheads that keep giving it 0s or 1s? Come on, guys, this movie is a scream!
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  4. PaulaW.
    Jan 1, 2002
    5
    Ben Stiller is a highly unlikely everyloser: a Jewish schoolteacher from the projects of Detroit? Naah, I don't think so. Robert De Niro as a curmudgeonly retired spymaster is also a stretch. The most impressive things in this movie are the blue living room decor and Teri Polo's bionically flawless skin. Not painful to watch, good for a few chuckles, just totally forgettable.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. MattS.
    Jan 7, 2005
    10
    Very good movie.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. MichaelC.
    Feb 14, 2001
    8
    Stiller proves once again that he is one of the most useful comedic actors around today, and this is DeNiro's best in God knows how long. Hilarious. Chances are, in about 20 years, we could look at Meet the Parents as a classic.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. DaveS.
    Feb 20, 2001
    3
    I like Ben Stiller, and who doesn't love Robert Di Nero? But this one just didn't make me laugh. And I don't consider myself to be a tough laugh.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. TonyG.
    Mar 3, 2001
    10
    This IS a very funny movie. Normally, I wouldn't give a rat's ass what another user gives a movie but to give this a zero is ridiculous. "She-Devil" is a zero. This, my friend, is no "She-Devil"...
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  9. JasonD.
    Mar 9, 2001
    3
    Disappointingly unfunny.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. GregF.
    Apr 1, 2001
    1
    It made me laugh. It made me cry. The feel good movie of the year. NOT! This movie is a waste of time. "Something about Mary" was funny. This movie is NOT funny.
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  11. BobR.
    Sep 7, 2001
    2
    Flat and unfunny, this "high concept" comedy did not have one believable scene or character.
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  12. MalloryD.
    Aug 1, 2002
    10
    I loved this movie! Even the 3rd and 4th time it was still making me laugh! I think that it is gay that someone gave it a 0 they dont know what a good comedy is.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. T
    Jun 30, 2004
    10
    The best movie in the entire world in my opinion!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. T.O.
    May 18, 2005
    1
    It was like watching a bad sitcom. Shallow, not clever, characters that only worked because it showed the famous actors as bizzare personalities. I viewed it more as a documentary on the life and times of current liberal Hollywood stars. A reality show based on true life stories of screwed up personalities / life stories of the rich and famous Hollywood scene.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. MiriamM
    Jul 20, 2005
    9
    I really loved this movie. So much better than meet the fockers.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. RyanM.
    Nov 4, 2001
    10
    Unexpectedly hysterical.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. DerekL.
    Mar 2, 2001
    0
    I smiled when Ben Stiller said his name was Gay Phoquer. That was the only time I smiled. This has got to be the worst all time movies. Something to tell the kids about (yes daddy did sit all the way through it - he paid his money and he was going to watch the Phoquer).
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. Nikki
    Jul 14, 2001
    10
    I wasn't expecting much at first...but after I saw it I found that this movie is amazing ! It is so funny... I couldn't help but laugh everytime they say"Focker". Now it is my favorite movie!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. DanG.
    Jul 15, 2001
    10
    I've never laughed so hard.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. AdamE.
    Nov 20, 2002
    8
    A very funny film which shows that DeNero can be hilarious and Stiller's genius. Having seen it 3 times I know what I'm talking about!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  21. PatC.
    Jan 5, 2004
    6
    A good way to pass the time, but nothing to build one's life around.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. RudyM.
    Feb 6, 2004
    9
    I loved that movie.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. [Anonymous]
    Jan 9, 2005
    1
    Painful.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. JoeC
    Mar 9, 2005
    10
    Excellent movie, learned a lot about the dating style of today.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. Sam
    Apr 23, 2005
    9
    A very funny movie. From cat piss on the ashes to robert de niro asking ben stiller if he could milk him cause he had nipples (don't ask) this movie has new ways to entertain. In my opinion, not the best film in the entire world unlike T, and not as unique as other in-law films, but then again it's both an in-law film and it isn't, but in its own unique way it is, so a great film and the parents should watch this one before meeting your daughters 32 (give or take a few) year old boyfriend. You;ll find out ways to make sure he isn't interested in her breasts nothing more, making this a bit of a documentary. Expand
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  26. JJ
    May 23, 2005
    2
    For a movie with such great actors, this was really dumb. Best part was when the cat flushed the dog down the toilet. VERY disappointed, as Meet the Parents was great.
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  27. ShelleyN.
    Jul 20, 2006
    8
    It was a good comedy and family movie.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  28. Allan
    Jun 29, 2002
    2
    Not at all funny or interesting. How this movie got so highly rated is a total mystery.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  29. JohnA.
    Sep 11, 2002
    10
    The more you see this movie, the better it is. DeNiro and Stiller come together to create perfectly funny moments, such as, the awkward silence.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  30. KevinW.
    Jun 23, 2003
    10
    This movie is the best I have ever seen! I wish I could give it a 10000000000.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  31. ElliottW
    Nov 29, 2008
    9
    Ignore all those snobby critics! This film made me laugh, and thats the whole point of watching a comedy.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  32. MattU.
    Dec 24, 2002
    8
    I rented this movie to watch with my mom on a sunday visit. she's 67 and a conservative ivy league graduate. she almost peed herself she was laughing so hard. any comedy that do that gets my vote as the fumnniest movie ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  33. Nov 30, 2010
    7
    Very overrated movie, but that's not to say it's bad in the least. It made me laugh here and there, and gave me chuckles for most of the movie. I usually don't laugh at these movies because I feel pretty bad for the character, which is why I think it's important to make the character a bit unsympathetic, that way feelings don't get in the way of comedy.
  34. Nov 26, 2011
    8
    A rather good comedy, Can be a little boring at times but it was enjoyable. De Nero played his role perfectly and the chemistry he had with stiller shows on screen. Well worth watching.
  35. Nov 18, 2011
    10
    This is one of Ben Stiller's best movies. It remains consistently funny throughout and there are great performances from all of the actors. It is a lot of fun when everything goes wrong.
  36. Apr 1, 2012
    9
    First off, I would give this a 9.25 out of 10. It's really funny. Acting is good. Score all right, and a good story. All thought the rest of series have been not great, , this one was really great. Overall, this is a great comedy. If you like a great comedy, then this is for you.
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 33
  2. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Reviewed by: Cody Clark
    83
    It's funny. Really funny.
  2. 80
    De Niro's performance works because it isn't exactly likable -- he's totally at ease with his own jokes, but he's not out to make us feel relaxed.
  3. Reviewed by: Todd McCarthy
    90
    A flat-out hilarious mainstream comedy.