This film is not going to win any awards. It is not groundbreaking, it is not particularly moving nor emotionally charged. It is not consistently a barrage of righteous humor. It is not a complex and thought provoking plot. But what it is, is dependable, and surprisingly entertaining. The theme is simple ; Step Dad (Ferrell) and Bio Dad (Wahlburg) alpha male it up against each other for the affections of their children. A simple enough concept that is just rinsed and repeated throughout the film to varying effect. It has the chemistry the two leads established in 'The Other Guys'in spades. Its not quite as crass, or funny, as 'Stepbrothers'. Its not quite as clever in its humor as 'Anchorman'. Instead its a mish mash of all three. A funny consistent easy movie that is simple to follow, inoffensive, and scores big laugh out loud moments two or three times. The two "dads" are ably supported by the other actors in the film : the fertility doctor, Ferrells boss & the handyman. But the film never challenges in its humor nor its plot. It is very predictable on all fronts. The only real question is why they are tussling over the opinions of those annoying spoilt kids in the first place. But definitely worth a watch.
Review of Daddy's Home
