About My Father

Lionsgate | Release Date: May 26, 2023

3.4	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 22 Ratings

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JLuis_001Jun 18, 2023

I will never lose faith in Robert de Niro because of his tremendous cinematic legacy as an actor. That doesn't mean I'll somehow soften my opinion when he delivers films like this one. Since Analyze That I haven't enjoyed any comedy he'sI will never lose faith in Robert de Niro because of his tremendous cinematic legacy as an actor. That doesn't mean I'll somehow soften my opinion when he delivers films like this one. Since Analyze That I haven't enjoyed any comedy he's starred in, although I can forgive him for films like Last Vegas and The Intern.
The two Fockers movies were just more of the same.

His chemistry with Sebastian Maniscalco is deficient. He shared more with Zac Efron and that's saying a lot especially when you consider that the comedy is supposed to work between the two of them. About My Father is a comedy that travels down a bumpy road hoping to stumble upon a genuine moment of humor. It never does.… Expand

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nigh5Jun 3, 2023

The on screen energy is so awkward I felt embarrassed to even chuckle. Nothing felt human, everything was so white washed. It’s like the script was written to be proofed by his actual in-laws to make sure nothing personal nor offensive wasThe on screen energy is so awkward I felt embarrassed to even chuckle. Nothing felt human, everything was so white washed. It’s like the script was written to be proofed by his actual in-laws to make sure nothing personal nor offensive was said about them. My wife said she was offended as an Italian because nothing about the culture was represented. I love Sebastian Maniscalco’s comedy. I’ve seen him twice on stage, watched all his specials, and read his autobiography, but man the only thing to really say is,

Aren’t you Embarrassed?… Expand

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GumdropJun 17, 2023

De Niro should have retired at least 10 years ago. At least he would have signed off with the legacy of great movies like Taxi Driver, Untouchables and Godfather 2. Instead of stuff like this and Dirty Grandpa. It's hard to believe this isDe Niro should have retired at least 10 years ago. At least he would have signed off with the legacy of great movies like Taxi Driver, Untouchables and Godfather 2. Instead of stuff like this and Dirty Grandpa. It's hard to believe this is the same actor.… Expand

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goodnightoppySep 9, 2023

As soon as I realized the father was played (badly) by DeNiro, I was out. He has to stop making movies. It's embarrassing.

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