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imthenoobDec 31, 2015

Was expecting a decent comedy going in and was rather surprised that it was a lot better than I expected it to be. Ferrell and Wahlberg work so well together and it shows on screen several times. Very funny through out and manages to avoidWas expecting a decent comedy going in and was rather surprised that it was a lot better than I expected it to be. Ferrell and Wahlberg work so well together and it shows on screen several times. Very funny through out and manages to avoid getting overly sappy with the emotional scenes in the film. Definitely worth watching.… Expand

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MadMaxFuryRoadJan 3, 2016

It's not a bad film at all, in fact it was pretty enjoyable and entertaining. Some of the humor really worked and some didn't. The chemistry between Mark and Will was pretty hilarious and the premise was also cool. The trailer made it lookIt's not a bad film at all, in fact it was pretty enjoyable and entertaining. Some of the humor really worked and some didn't. The chemistry between Mark and Will was pretty hilarious and the premise was also cool. The trailer made it look like a good vs, bad dad comedy, but in reality, you get heartwarming soft little comedy that kids should enjoy. Great Christmas Movie to watch with your family and friends! (81/100)… Expand

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Arabella70Feb 2, 2016

This movie stars Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell. It is funny from beginning to end. Ferrell, of course is known for his sense of humor, but Wahlberg really steals the show. Wahlberg who usually plays these serious and tough characters isThis movie stars Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell. It is funny from beginning to end. Ferrell, of course is known for his sense of humor, but Wahlberg really steals the show. Wahlberg who usually plays these serious and tough characters is brilliant as the funnyman in this comedy. The two actors work well together and have great comedic chemistry. Could not stop laughing throughout the entire movie.… Expand

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mburkeFeb 1, 2016

Fun and enjoyable but understand, this isn't high brow comedy, it's Will Ferrell. Lot's of slapstick, some cliche jokes but it works and if you enjoy this type of humor, it's worth seeing.

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MikefromAngusOct 3, 2016

I didn't like the trailer, my expectations were ultra low when I watched the movie. After 10 mins of watching it, the movie was actually funny! and it started getting better and better till the end!

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moviecritic68May 11, 2016

I can't say this movie is for everyone but if you possess a silly lighthearted sense of humor I think you will find this to be quite entertaining. I watched it on my flight this week and liked it so much I watched it again on my returnI can't say this movie is for everyone but if you possess a silly lighthearted sense of humor I think you will find this to be quite entertaining. I watched it on my flight this week and liked it so much I watched it again on my return flight. Is it a little far-fetched & silly ...yes it is but come on people it's a comedy lighten up on the critical reviews. It made me laugh out loud at many of the scenes so I say go for it… Expand

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drgamerJan 23, 2016

it's a good movie... anyone know why it got panned by critics

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SadiePNov 17, 2017

Movie we wanted to see was sold out so this was a last minute choice - had no idea what it was about other than a comedy w/Will Ferrell. Surprise, surprise it was pretty funny, a little slap stick, a few groans, but we smiled/laughed a lot,Movie we wanted to see was sold out so this was a last minute choice - had no idea what it was about other than a comedy w/Will Ferrell. Surprise, surprise it was pretty funny, a little slap stick, a few groans, but we smiled/laughed a lot, it held our interest & we enjoyed it. Yes, it was very silly & fairly predictable, but nonetheless heartwarming in a cliche kind of way. Essentially about a dad & step-dad working to maintain a cohesive buddy relationship for the benefit of the kids. They deal with conflicts around the multi-family relationships ... both old & new. Good chemistry between Ferrell & Wahlberg, especially liked one daughter she was a hoot, and you knew there was much love between them all. John Lithgow is great but Gibson was just kind of creepy. A funny Christmas movie, though I wouldn't say it is for kids.… Expand

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annbdDec 25, 2018

Absolute hilarious, super funny and positive. Will Ferrell did great great job, acting very good. Daddy's home is extreme comedy, that will make you laugh hard with original jokes and funny mimics. Goes to my top 5 comedies.

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homer4presidentMar 27, 2016

Wahlberg and Ferrell exude oodles of chemistry as two men in competition with one another in this lighthearted romp about fatherhood, which is little more than an extended set of good cop, bad cop. There's more than a smile and a chuckle here.

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DoughBoiiMar 30, 2016

Daddy's home is pretty good, but isn't for everyone. Mark and Will did great, for me it was very funny. The constant tension between the two only made it better with constant one ups man ship.

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StacyeDec 15, 2016

My husband and I laughed so hard until tears were coming out of our eyes and cramps in our sides.The movie hilariously and tastefully hit on key issues that Americans face. The father vs stepdad syndrome and how the kids play them both.TheMy husband and I laughed so hard until tears were coming out of our eyes and cramps in our sides.The movie hilariously and tastefully hit on key issues that Americans face. The father vs stepdad syndrome and how the kids play them both.The movie is for anyone who has experienced or witnessed male pride/dominance to the extreme.A job well done! Thanks for the Laughs guys keep em coming!… Expand

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MonkiReviewsMay 29, 2017

A surprising, funny movie. This is a super funny movie, I laughed a lot, I wasn't bored at all! The characters were great and had a lot of details told from their past. It had touching moments, and funny ones!

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themattman2Dec 31, 2015

The joke of the movie (good guy vs. bad guy) escalates in just about every way it can. Will’s character is looked down on by his kids, his boss, and his acquaintances. Mark’s character is the exact opposite. He has what appears to be an easyThe joke of the movie (good guy vs. bad guy) escalates in just about every way it can. Will’s character is looked down on by his kids, his boss, and his acquaintances. Mark’s character is the exact opposite. He has what appears to be an easy time in all he does.

This being the crux of the film tends to run out of steam about half way through the film. OK, how much horrible can you make this guy’s life while boosting this other guy? Finally, near the end, the joke does an about-face which saves the joke and the movie. It’s like an SNL skit that was allowed to run for too long (and we’ve all seen those).… Expand

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punkmanproJan 4, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is recommended ... a must watch comedy.
Especially see what is the role of the STEP-FATHER vs. REAL FATHER. A lot of funny scene.

Even the last part, I am quite surprised to see JOHN CENA in the movie.… Expand

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Sazon717Jan 16, 2016

This movie was great. It uses humor and comedy to depict, in a way, real life situations with people that go through this. Ferrell and Wahlburg make a great team in bringing laughs and heart warming moments. Of course the movie is not perfectThis movie was great. It uses humor and comedy to depict, in a way, real life situations with people that go through this. Ferrell and Wahlburg make a great team in bringing laughs and heart warming moments. Of course the movie is not perfect but for about 95% of it I was laughing or smiling. Other than the basketball scene that is painfully awkward and weird to watch its a great movie.… Expand

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DanteCarterDC32Jun 13, 2016

Hilarious movie! Will Ferrell never seems to leave me without a laugh. Mark Whalberg was great as well and I loved the cameos from Kobe Bryant and John Cena!

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westmuseDec 31, 2015

A great movie. You won't get the humor if you have never been a parent. One scene, the basketball game, was a trite waste of 10 minutes. Otherwise, fine.

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quincytheodoreJan 12, 2016

Returning in clever and fresh comedy, Wahlberg and Ferrell might just be the best surprise duo in comedy.

Mark Wahlberg is a wild card, he can deliver a gripping performance and worthy of award statue, then stuffs like Max Payne and TheReturning in clever and fresh comedy, Wahlberg and Ferrell might just be the best surprise duo in comedy.

Mark Wahlberg is a wild card, he can deliver a gripping performance and worthy of award statue, then stuffs like Max Payne and The Happening happen. Fortunately, he seems to find the correct comical niche with Will Ferrell as their second collaboration produces a kind of sleeper hit. Daddy's Home uses all the awkward instances of unorthodox family and turns them into a witty charming comedy.

Brad (Will Ferrell) is the providing stepdad who understandably feels intimidates when the biological father Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) shows up unexpectedly. The two compete in both subtle and blunt fights for dominance which only make matter worse for them. In serendipitous manner, similar to The Other Guys, both leads have strangely synced chemistry. They make very good characters from people expectation of macho and timid roles, then completely alter them to make a clever parody.

Majority of the humor comes from the teasing of typical family comedy, yet it goes entirely in different way. There are moments where they banter about dramatic events or familiarly awkward situation in such exaggerated satirical tone. A few crude jokes are also played in expense of the characters' manhood or dignity, it's cringe-worthy yet hilariously drawing.

Support characters perform nicely as well. Thomas Haden Church as the insensitive boss and Hannibal Buress as a truly random character Griff would pop out of nowhere manly to instigate or add salt to injury. With this kind of brash tone, a few of the scene might seem forced yet it usually ends up in the movie's favor due to timely satire.

Daddy's Home is smarter than average family comedy, it's a scintillating medium for parody and it fully capitalizes on Wahlberg and Ferrell's enigmatic chemistry.… Expand

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TrilobiteGJan 3, 2016

This is a family comedy worth watching. Although it seemed to open up to be another clichéd dumb comedy, it is considerably clever in it's conclusion and makes for one sweetly hilarious compromise for both dad and dad. Just be warned,This is a family comedy worth watching. Although it seemed to open up to be another clichéd dumb comedy, it is considerably clever in it's conclusion and makes for one sweetly hilarious compromise for both dad and dad. Just be warned, slapstick humour is firm and prominent.… Expand

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TributeManMar 23, 2016

Nareszcie komedia, w której najlepsze gagi nie zostały zdradzone w trailerze! Will Ferrel i Mark Whalberg wykonali świetną robotę. Każdy żart jest napędzany ich stosunkiem do siebie. Oczywiście jest parę kompletnie nie śmiesznych, aleNareszcie komedia, w której najlepsze gagi nie zostały zdradzone w trailerze! Will Ferrel i Mark Whalberg wykonali świetną robotę. Każdy żart jest napędzany ich stosunkiem do siebie. Oczywiście jest parę kompletnie nie śmiesznych, ale ogólnie film jako komedia sprawdza się dobrze. W dodatku Daddy's home ma morał! I to całkiem niezły. Warto zobaczyć, nie pożałujecie.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsDec 25, 2019

While mostly bland and inoffensive, there are some truly funny and touching moments in Daddy's Home. The movie is fun, but doesn't shy away from some of the inner turmoil that goes into being a stepfather. The writing is pretty uninspired,While mostly bland and inoffensive, there are some truly funny and touching moments in Daddy's Home. The movie is fun, but doesn't shy away from some of the inner turmoil that goes into being a stepfather. The writing is pretty uninspired, and the cinematography and direction are painfully cookie-cutter. In spite of that, the writing, performances, and occasional laugh help boost Daddy's Home up to an above-average movie.… Expand

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lukechristianscJan 22, 2016

Not all that funny a few laughs but co-writer director Sean Anders (Horrible Bosses 2) manages to put charm and wackiness into this comedy and makes the collaboration with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg priceless, where the chemistry withNot all that funny a few laughs but co-writer director Sean Anders (Horrible Bosses 2) manages to put charm and wackiness into this comedy and makes the collaboration with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg priceless, where the chemistry with each other is nice. The problem I had with this film is it's a mediocre comedy with bland performances, but it's a good comedy. Will Ferrell plays Brad Taggart a radio executive, who has a big heart and wants to be the best step-father ever to his wife's (Linda Cardellini) two children (Scarlett Estevez and Owen Vaccaro). When her bad boy ex-husband Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) comes back to town, Brad feels insecure about him being there, Dusty wants to get back together with Sarah, so him and Brad have a competition on who wins the family. Dusty demonstrates his flair for athletics, home repair and bad boy charisma. So Brad finds himself in a tough situation to battle one-up his rival and win his family. Despite wasting talented comedy stars Will Ferrell and Mark Whalberg, they make bland performances, but they make this movie rock, still an enjoyable film despite it's a mediocre PG-13 comedy. 3 out 5 stars… Expand

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BHBarryDec 25, 2015

"Daddy’s Home" stars Linda Gardelini, Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in this comedy based on a story by Brian Burns and a screenplay co-written and co-directed by Sean Anders and John Morris. Seeking to recapture the terrific chemistry that"Daddy’s Home" stars Linda Gardelini, Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in this comedy based on a story by Brian Burns and a screenplay co-written and co-directed by Sean Anders and John Morris. Seeking to recapture the terrific chemistry that Messrs. Ferrell and Wahlberg had in the film "The Other Guys", Mr. Ferrell plays a sweet and mild mannered husband and step-dad married to Mr. Wahlberg’s ex-wife. The film examines the inevitable conflict that exists between the divorced biological father who wants to retain some identity with his kids in spite of the step-dad now occupying the family residence. Obviously a subject more serious than comedic, the film tries to interject humor and to a certain extent succeeds. It is a light and easy film to watch with no great surprises enriched by the pleasant demeanor and screen presence of Mr. Ferrell. I give the film a 6 with the warning that it needn’t be on your must see list of films for 2015.… Expand

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TVJerryDec 30, 2015

Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made a funny mismatched cop duo in “The Other Guys.” This time around, they’re hindered by a lousy script. Ferrell plays the step father who wants to be accepted by his wife’s 2 kids. Things are going well untilWill Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg made a funny mismatched cop duo in “The Other Guys.” This time around, they’re hindered by a lousy script. Ferrell plays the step father who wants to be accepted by his wife’s 2 kids. Things are going well until their birth father (Wahlberg) shows up. The potential for comic competition is there, but the setups aren’t clever and the jokes fall flat. The only time this movie is worth watching is when Wahlberg has his shirt off. This film has some ghastly pandering product placement, esp. a car commercial.… Expand

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FlotchaDec 26, 2015

The worst movie I've seen since walking out of The Sting II in 1983. The only funny parts are painful sight gags by Will Ferrell. There's no wit, no originality, nothing in the least thought provoking.

It's funny, the review pane says toThe worst movie I've seen since walking out of The Sting II in 1983. The only funny parts are painful sight gags by Will Ferrell. There's no wit, no originality, nothing in the least thought provoking.

It's funny, the review pane says to "check box if review contains spoilers." There's nothing anyone can say that could spoil this movie. It was spoiled before the audience walked in.… Expand

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tvnewsguidoDec 26, 2015

Four genuine laughs, a dozen or so chuckles and many pained smiles.

This is not a good movie. It's an okay distraction but it's boring in long stretches and Ferrell succeeds in being so unlikable and needy throughout that you just wantFour genuine laughs, a dozen or so chuckles and many pained smiles.

This is not a good movie. It's an okay distraction but it's boring in long stretches and Ferrell succeeds in being so unlikable and needy throughout that you just want Wahlberg to win and the credits to roll. The only bits of genuine hilarity are offered up by the kids and the character Griff.

See this one only if you are trapped on a plane and have run out of sleeping pills.… Expand

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JyroJyroJul 31, 2017

This was actually quite a funny movie, with some of the most hilarious scenes materialising from Ferrell's depressed and despondent line delivery. Sadly, the acting is sometimes painfully awkward and feels forced (especially between WahlbergThis was actually quite a funny movie, with some of the most hilarious scenes materialising from Ferrell's depressed and despondent line delivery. Sadly, the acting is sometimes painfully awkward and feels forced (especially between Wahlberg and the family), distracting us from the genuinely amusing family feud that takes place between the lead characters.… Expand

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TheKavehJDec 30, 2015

Daddy's Home doesn't even have a plot. Basically, it is nothing but two actors making fools of themselves. The film delivers little laughs, and to sum the film up, it's a bore.

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TheQuietGamerMar 26, 2016

Wahlberg and Ferrell are reunited after "The Other Guys" in another enjoyable comedy. It might not hit the high hilarity moments of their previous collaboration, but there is still plenty of amusement to be found here. Not to mention quite aWahlberg and Ferrell are reunited after "The Other Guys" in another enjoyable comedy. It might not hit the high hilarity moments of their previous collaboration, but there is still plenty of amusement to be found here. Not to mention quite a bit of heart.

The best part is that it manages to stay sweet and touching without getting sappy or getting in the way of it's jokes. This competition for the favor of the children gets pretty crazy. Some of the best gags were spoiled in the trailer, and it does get off to a rather slow start, but once things pick up it stays consistently amusing throughout.

One thing that can't go understated is how great Hannibal Buress and Thomas Hayden Church are in their supporting roles. The bring in almost as many laughs as the two leads. The best part is that basically all of their material wasn't spoiled before hand.

Daddy's Home stumbles a bit from time to time, and yes those trailers were quite revealing, but Wahlberg and Ferrell come together once again with (mostly) satisfying results. With a strong and (most importantly) funny supporting cast backing them up they manage to overcome the majority of the movie's stumbles.

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geedupJan 24, 2016

Mixed feelings about this. On the one hand, its a bunch of re-done cliches. Cool guy v. nerdy, family guy. I can do vs. you can't. The only difference is the circumstances these roles fit into. And, obviously makes/breaks the movie. NeitherMixed feelings about this. On the one hand, its a bunch of re-done cliches. Cool guy v. nerdy, family guy. I can do vs. you can't. The only difference is the circumstances these roles fit into. And, obviously makes/breaks the movie. Neither Ferrell or Wahlberg can really act- so in that regard its too over the top sarcastic. Maybe as a parent I could "get" this more, but I'm not....and I don't… Expand

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LeZeeMar 24, 2016

Step-dad versus stepped-in dad.

In the past for an action movie, Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg came together and now for a comedy, once again the unusual combo returned. Surprisingly the movie was more hilarious than what I thought afterStep-dad versus stepped-in dad.

In the past for an action movie, Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg came together and now for a comedy, once again the unusual combo returned. Surprisingly the movie was more hilarious than what I thought after listening to those who saw it already. Being a comedian, Will Ferrell was as usual awesome, but Wahlberg contribution had an equally advantageous.

The story was a one liner, but individual comedy scenes made an impact for its grand scale success. Generally, the scenes from the comedy films are easy to predict, so in this I felt similarly, but in the many parts it kept turning in another direction. Tried its best to avoid cliches, but we know that's impossible. Either way, it carried out some decent laughs.

The movie was all about the dad versus the step-dad. When a man thinks he's finally getting along with his step-kids, then comes their real dad who threatens to take aback his wife and children. So they go head-to-head and followed by a chain of life changing events comes a suitable conclusion. But there's a loop in the end, so possibly we can expect a sequel. Knowing it was not the best comedy of the year, I was not upset either for overall movie. I can even suggest it if you are looking for a simple entertainment.

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BrianMcCriticMay 14, 2016

While not nearly as good as The Other Guys, this film is passable with enough laugh out loud moments to keep you satisfied. I wouldn't mind seeing more films with Ferrell and Wahlberg. B-

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oDjentoDec 29, 2015

Due to the last collaboration with Ferrel and Wahlberg i was actually quite liked the other guys, but Daddy's Home is a pretty awfully written mess. The jokes don't really come in until the second half of the film as the film spends too muchDue to the last collaboration with Ferrel and Wahlberg i was actually quite liked the other guys, but Daddy's Home is a pretty awfully written mess. The jokes don't really come in until the second half of the film as the film spends too much time on the premise of the film but hardly any time on the jokes of the film. The jokes on that matter are also pretty lame, with only a few making me mildly laugh. The direction of the film is also off and no real chemistry is felt within the casts, with the film just fluctuating it's character plot lines in different directions all over the place and just making the viewing nauseating. On the plus side Thomas Haden Church (Leo Holt) and Hannibal Buress (Griff) were actually the funniest parts of the film, playing their parts pretty well despite being minor characters. Overall this film is a major let down and not really worth the watch, which i am quite sad to say. A film to see if there's nothing else on or if it perhaps pops up on tv.
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frankrog29Feb 8, 2018

Daddy's Home is terrible. It's not funny. I don't know if it's the direction or the film editing, but the comedic timing is off. The acting is bad. Mark Wahlberg is absolutely terrible. He reminded me of a high school actor just walkingDaddy's Home is terrible. It's not funny. I don't know if it's the direction or the film editing, but the comedic timing is off. The acting is bad. Mark Wahlberg is absolutely terrible. He reminded me of a high school actor just walking around the stage saying his lines with no raison d'etre. I like Will Ferrell overall - that's the only reason I'm not giving this movie a lower score.… Expand

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Voodoo123Sep 17, 2017

Leave your brain at the door for this chuckle out loud silly comedy the delivers most of what you would expect from Gary Sanchez Productions. Gotta say I laughed at least 5 or so times out loud at the ridiculous gags!

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ydnar4Jan 15, 2016

I was a little worried that watching Daddy's Home in the theatre would be a waste of time. I had heard that this film has aimed for more of a family audience, but I really didn't get that vibe. This is not a kids movie at all. Anyone who hasI was a little worried that watching Daddy's Home in the theatre would be a waste of time. I had heard that this film has aimed for more of a family audience, but I really didn't get that vibe. This is not a kids movie at all. Anyone who has seen The Other Guys knows that Mark Wahlberg and Ferrell have chemistry and it is one of the most important parts of this film and that was what kept it on an enjoyable level because I was not laughing out loud at all the jokes. The cast is pretty solid. I really liked the addition of Hannibal Burress, he was one of the funniest characters in the film although he really didn't need to be there. There is so much product placement in Daddy's Home that it almost feels like they are parodying it. There is a pretty good amount of heart in this movie and although the story is not exactly the most believable its still a warming end.… Expand

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ToFewViewsApr 29, 2016

This movie feel like they are trying to recreate the chemistry between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in "The Other Guys" But falls extremely flat. Most the film feels so forced and some scenes just feel awkward. The film has it moments butThis movie feel like they are trying to recreate the chemistry between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in "The Other Guys" But falls extremely flat. Most the film feels so forced and some scenes just feel awkward. The film has it moments but they are few and far between and trailers will ruin most of it for your. I feel like much more could have come from this movie but didn't. Overall don't bother with this film unless you like simple humor or really really like Will Ferrell/Mark Wahlberg.… Expand

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tjman09Jan 12, 2016

Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg have good comedic chemistry, if you need real proof look no further than The Other Guys, this isn’t quite as funny. If you’re hoping for something like The Other Guys, these two films share a few similaritiesWill Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg have good comedic chemistry, if you need real proof look no further than The Other Guys, this isn’t quite as funny. If you’re hoping for something like The Other Guys, these two films share a few similarities but are ultimately very different films. Daddy’s Home has its stretches of good humor, but ultimately drags on, and offers nothing really new to the comedy genre. It should be clarified that the film has a good amount of humor, so if that’s the main concern Daddy’s Home should deliver.
The comedic premise of this film is exactly the same as The Other Guys, in that Will Ferrell plays a bland man while Mark Wahlberg brings some chaos into his life. The film is fairly funny and proves that there’s still water in that well, for the moment. The film has a fun tone, that’s infectious, even the most serious people could find themselves smiling during stretches of the film. However, these stretches are too inconsistent.
The film is only an hour and a half but feels more like a two-hour film. While many of the film’s gags work, many other gags feel like long stretches of awkwardness, that just drag on. To further that, while the film is funny, it’s never hilarious, or belly-aching funny. The film ultimately leaves a feeling of emptiness, because it tries to be funny, but ultimately fails for stretches, and drags on.
Maybe the worst thing the film does is what it doesn’t do, which is offer any original concepts to the comedy genre. When you get so many talented people working together and you get jokes that are rehashes from previous films they did or rip-offs of Bridesmaids jokes, it’s disappointing. The film is dumb, in the sense of logic within the story, but also in terms of effort, as a film that only rehashes old jokes is just lazy. It seems unfortunate that the filmmakers couldn’t make a denser story to fill the framework of the film.
In the end, if you’re looking for a comedy that has a good amount of laughs in it, that you can watch with the family, Daddy’s Home will get the job done. However, if you’re searching for the next great comedy, that offers new ideas to the somewhat cliched comedy genre, this isn’t it. In the end, Daddy’s Home is somewhat funny, features good chemistry from it’s two leads, and has some decent character development, but fails on the originality test.… Expand

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jlittle1404Apr 3, 2016

Good comedy and wasn't to vulgar for younger kids. There are a few parts you might have to cover a young ones ears but not bad. I enjoyed it a lot more than I was expecting to. Hilarious and good entertainment.

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Simpsons92Jan 17, 2016

It's decent enough but easily forgettable. Ferrell and Wahlberg have great chemistry and there are consistent laughs but at the end, it's just another typical Ferrell movie...i like him but he needs to go back to his routes instead of doingIt's decent enough but easily forgettable. Ferrell and Wahlberg have great chemistry and there are consistent laughs but at the end, it's just another typical Ferrell movie...i like him but he needs to go back to his routes instead of doing these indifferent and weary movies.… Expand

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coloradosnowmanMar 28, 2016

A new low for Will Ferrell, and that's saying a lot. Whatever funny parts of this movie exist, you've already seen them in the trailer. No humor, no wit, complete lack of a plot. Don't waste your time.

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hanneguacamoleDec 29, 2015

Another testosterone battle? Wow, I'm so glad I wasted an hour and a half of my life on this movie! Reminds me, not in plot, but in the humor level of Vacation – also released this year. Strangely enough, I always get corraled into seeingAnother testosterone battle? Wow, I'm so glad I wasted an hour and a half of my life on this movie! Reminds me, not in plot, but in the humor level of Vacation – also released this year. Strangely enough, I always get corraled into seeing these horrible movies knowing full well in advance that they are truly a waste of time.

Falling asleep in a movie theater is really quite rare for me. I love movies – analyzing them, watching them, loving them. But when I should be fully awake and alert, Daddy's Home quite literally made me want to not be there, hence the nap. Cringe-worthy humor piled with a plot too gimmicky for (almost) anyone to enjoy. The exception being boys with the maturity level of an 8-year old.

Perhaps it is because I have no step-parents, but this idea of daddy wars does not appeal to me in the slightest. Every kid wants to feel love and adored, but not in the way that Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg can offer. Their dynamic was possibly the only interesting aspect of the movie.… Expand

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RalfbergsJul 24, 2016

Decent comedy and if you are a fan of Ferell's comedy movies you will really enjoy this one too. As I am not too crazy about him I liked it but wasn't that huge of a fan of it. Still worth a watch though.

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PipeCJan 23, 2016

"Ferrell: Good Daddy - Wahlberg: Bad Daddy" Who won the battle of this indecisive comedy?

The first mistake of this film is seen with the naked eye, Why Daddy's Home? ¡Mediocre!. It would have been much better with "Daddy's War" adapting"Ferrell: Good Daddy - Wahlberg: Bad Daddy" Who won the battle of this indecisive comedy?

The first mistake of this film is seen with the naked eye, Why Daddy's Home? ¡Mediocre!. It would have been much better with "Daddy's War" adapting more to the plot of the film between a dad exemplary and a daddy not exemplary.

The participation of Ferrell in this shaky project (years ago, in something similar, interpreted by Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon) is without a doubt unstable. This man is in charge of doing good and deep comedies and Mark on the other hand, it is responsible to make comedies empty but the blockbuster (Ted - Ted 2). What comes out of this mixture? Visually, Ferrell is influenced by the attitude of its imposing and rockstar co - star.

Perhaps, the paternity's issue is adopted quite well the two stars, Dusty wanting to have more to his wife that his own children, tries it with bribes and telling fantastic stories and Brad being a good stepfather trying to overcome his enemy.

Linda Cardellini joins to Ferrell with her performance totally abstract, Interpreting a hopeful mother in pregnancy and executing the function of balance, she has to be balanced in part and part.

The "Other Guys" duo are reattached to give us something that can be called "Comedy". At the present time, the subject of divorce is easy in fury, and "Daddy's Home" takes advantage of these situations.

Undoubtedly, the part more exciting in a film in which two men fight for their children is the 'fight'. It's very striking is the 'VS' in this movie. War events are fun and hilarious and often it is the best of all the run - time. Really aimed a few aspects, little we can squint. it is tortuous but at the same time enjoyable and even a bit heartwarming. So the film is fun until the moment that it becomes irritating. 'DH' promised much and it looked very interesting leading our excitement to the top of the thermometer, after 96 minutes, out of the film room feels like a bucket of water cold, all our excitement disappears and makes us think: "Whoa!! It was good, but in all aspects could be explored much more"… Expand

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smiyamotJun 2, 2016

Will Farrell's innocent persona went over well in "Elf" but it's gotten old. Will portrays it again in this movie and makes it a "here we go again" movie. The story is interesting and could have been taken to a higher level.

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EpicLadySpongeJan 31, 2016

When you think "Daddy's Home!", you think of seeing your daddy coming home for the day! When you think Daddy's Home, it doesn't really pull out anything new. It's just an average battle against Dad and Step-Dad. This isn't a bad film, butWhen you think "Daddy's Home!", you think of seeing your daddy coming home for the day! When you think Daddy's Home, it doesn't really pull out anything new. It's just an average battle against Dad and Step-Dad. This isn't a bad film, but it's not a good one either. It just needs to be a bit better.

Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg may have surprised us in the Other Guys, but their second comeback together in Daddy's Home doesn't really help them gain the fame they got from the Other Guys.… Expand

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tornuptrifectaDec 29, 2015

This was boring at best. I cracked a smile perhaps 5 times, didn't laugh at all. I felt like I was at a middle school lunch table for an hour and a half, and checking my watch wondering how much longer I'd have to sit through it. This is aThis was boring at best. I cracked a smile perhaps 5 times, didn't laugh at all. I felt like I was at a middle school lunch table for an hour and a half, and checking my watch wondering how much longer I'd have to sit through it. This is a great movie to put on in the background, but definitely not worth the time to watch it intently.… Expand

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JosephFret14Jan 9, 2016

Daddy's home is a mix of humour and boredom. There are scenes which are uplifting and quite hilarious. Then there are scenes which drag on for no reason. I would suggest it's a film you watch with your friends rather than parents.

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missparker2Jan 15, 2016

Can I get my money back?. Went with a birthday party group but is definitley NOT appropriate for kids under 15 ( was classified as PG in Australia which means ok for kids under 15). Most jokes had a sexual meaning, even a scene where itCan I get my money back?. Went with a birthday party group but is definitley NOT appropriate for kids under 15 ( was classified as PG in Australia which means ok for kids under 15). Most jokes had a sexual meaning, even a scene where it looked like the guy was masturbating...... wish I could erase this from the memory of my kids 11 and 14. And me too.… Expand

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nahtan1244Feb 27, 2016

This movie was better than I thought it was going to be and there were many funny moments in this movie. The concept was awesome. A loving father is being constantly overshadowed by the bigger much more buff stepdad. As the two fathers try toThis movie was better than I thought it was going to be and there were many funny moments in this movie. The concept was awesome. A loving father is being constantly overshadowed by the bigger much more buff stepdad. As the two fathers try to win over there kids affection antics ensure. Overall this is a pretty decent comedy some of the jokes are very funny and some are not. Mark walberg and will Ferrell show that they are a comedic duo. This is a good movie with a couple of unnecessary scenes that were trying to be funny but ultimately fell flat. So take the family to see this. You will ultimately have a good time but it's not perfect… Expand

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WillHPRJan 31, 2016

This has to be one of the worst comedies out in cinemas currently, the previews of the film that are in the trailers are the only slightly funny parts throughout the film. The best part was seeing Mark Wahlberg being punched in the face (IThis has to be one of the worst comedies out in cinemas currently, the previews of the film that are in the trailers are the only slightly funny parts throughout the film. The best part was seeing Mark Wahlberg being punched in the face (I assumed it was for how bad the film is). But If you like having meanings of being a Father rammed down your throat then by all means you'll love it, but if you are looking for relatable jokes, slapstick comedy and cringe worthy moments... Then expect to be monumentally disappointed by the lack of all those comedic elements that make a good comedy. I do think the age rating should be 15 due to quite a lot of bad language, but this is not effecting my thoughts on the film it's just if you are looking for a film that is family friendly. I would not recommend unless you are a die hard Ferrell or Wahlberg fan.… Expand

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freviewsFeb 14, 2016

I did NOT like this movie, it used too many bad language and I found that all of the funny scenes were in the trailer. I should have known it was going to be like all the Will Ferrell movies these days.

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c_avdoMar 28, 2016

Movie does what it has to do. It makes you smile on the moments, and at the end, makes you feel good. Not my favorite actors, but they have done very good job. It's actually the same movie as all from Mark and acting mistake Will Ferrell.Movie does what it has to do. It makes you smile on the moments, and at the end, makes you feel good. Not my favorite actors, but they have done very good job. It's actually the same movie as all from Mark and acting mistake Will Ferrell. Screenplay is very predicted, but it's very normal for this kine of movie. Soo 5.… Expand

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lucbevibrasilApr 25, 2016

Ferrell & Wahlberg show good funny chemistry, but Daddy's home suffers from lack of creativity and funny ideas and afraid to explore its possibilities. The film piece on the verbal jokes and uses the body to make you laugh.

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SuperAquaLuigiFeb 20, 2018

It has a sizable amount of laughs, but it also has plenty dumb jokes like what you would expect from a movie like this, and it kind of derails in the third act. Not an overall bad experience, but I've seen much better.

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BobbyLikesMovieMar 23, 2017

I saw Daddy’s Home and it was really stupid and yet had a reasonable heart and ambition. But it seriously was one of the worst movies of 2015. The only reason I am reviewing this is because a sequel is releasing in 2017. This needs to stop.I saw Daddy’s Home and it was really stupid and yet had a reasonable heart and ambition. But it seriously was one of the worst movies of 2015. The only reason I am reviewing this is because a sequel is releasing in 2017. This needs to stop. So let’s talk about it.

Let’s talk about the things I like.

The Heart and Ambition: It had a good heart and ambition. Someone wanted this to be something heartwarming and memorable. And there are some memorable moments. Despite the end product, you can tell that there was someone in the cast and crew that cared about this movie. Someone wanted to make a good heartwarming movie. In fact, there are even some laughable moments probably from coming this someone. But these good aspects got shrouded through terrible ideas possibly created from a superior other.

Now here is the list of the things I did not like.

The Humor: Humor in movies are fine. If a joke or gag in not funny, it is fine; it does not affect my opinion of the movie. If a joke or gag is funny, then I appreciate the movie. However, if a joke or gag is terribly executed to the point where it becomes annoying, then I do not like it; I despise it. This movie had a lot of jokes and gags that were annoying. It was head achingly annoying. Running gags and annoying jokes take up a majority of this movie and really take away the fun in comical moments in the minority of this movie. This aspect is the main reason why I do not want another movie like this. You are probably reading this because you want to know how was this movie and how will the next movie be. This movie was annoying and for next: do not expect anything funny; just pointless annoying scenes. The Acting: Mark Walberg really tried to bring life to this movie, but he comes off as trying too hard for a movie that is too is annoying and lifeless already. Will Ferrell adds to the infuriating annoyance. The other performances do not add anything. They do things that are at times against their character and do not make any sense. The other characters are usually tied to running gags and pointless scenes. They are basically plot devices. Characters can be plot devices, but this prevents important characters from being fleshed out into interesting and well-bodied characters. In a comedy, all characters don’t need to be fleshed out; a comedy just needs to make people laugh in order to be acceptable. If the movie fails at making people laugh for a majority of the movie (like this one), then there needs to be other redeeming qualities. But no redeeming qualities are in sight since the acting is flat as a 1-year old can of soda. However, I mainly blame the writer for the poor acting. The Writing: This is a poorly written comedy. The writer does not show his talent in writing. He cannot pace the story well. He writes in pointless annoying scenes that do nothing but merely attempt to make the audience laugh. He appears not to know how to write a good comedy. There is fake and forced conflict. All conflicts are forced in a movie, but if it is obvious to the people that movie’s universe is forced, then the writer failed at bringing something engaging. He only appears to know how to write a meaningless dribble-filled comedy. I may not be a writer; I am just a random person on the internet but the writing is obviously flat. You can still enjoy a movie if it does not have perfect writing. But this movie is not enjoyable in any other medium.
Product Placement: The meaning of this movie is too shove as many products down the viewers’ throats. Now, there is blatant commercial advertising for Ford and other companies. Movies can have product placement. But, if it is very blatantly obvious, then it becomes annoying. And this movie is annoying

Conclusion:
This movie was annoying, but there were some laughs and there was some heart. I feel like this was only used to make money and place as many advertisements as they can. Their plan goes like this: It does not matter if there is any good writing, acting, or humor: all that matters is to place as many movie stars and celebrities to create enough money and place enough products. Now, a movie can be used to make money. But I believe it is that desire that caused this movie to be so transparent of its flaws and to become evidently annoying. That ideology is killing good movies; maybe Daddy’s Home could have been something special. But Daddy’ Home is flat, uninspired and pointless. You can still enjoy it. But as a random person on the internet: I despise this movie. I only hope that the Daddy’s Home 2 will be slightly better, but I would say do not expect much.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 6, 2017

There are bad comedies and horrible comedies, Daddy's Home is within the last certainly a job without care and with the simple intention to make a quick buck.
Disappointing and boring.

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GorbaxDec 2, 2017

Daddy's home isn't offensively bad, but its certainly not good. The most frustrating aspect of this movie is Wahlberg and Ferrell have comedic chemistry and could shine with a better script. This average movie wastes its talented stars.

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Miles_SDec 3, 2017

Daddy's home isn't offensively bad, but its certainly not good. The most frustrating aspect of this movie is Wahlberg and Ferrell have comedic chemistry and could shine with a better script. This average movie wastes its talented stars.

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souzagleekerDec 11, 2017

I usually find Mark very funny but not on this one. However, the most disappointing thing to me was the violence encouragement given by the biological parents.

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drone41Feb 10, 2018

It'okay movie to watch with your family and friends, it has an interesting plot.

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Sosmooth1982Dec 16, 2022

Really funny. I die laughing everytime I watch this movie. It's become a new favorite of mine.

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JesseDillingerApr 25, 2023

such a let down, man. After seeing The Other Guys I was hoping it'd be more like that. This movie just isn't really funny to me.

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DawdlingPoetNov 28, 2021

This is a pretty predictable comedy but it kept me amused and made me giggle every so often, so it could have been worse. The comedy is visual, slapstick style. The plot is pretty basic but it kept me entertained for the duration. Its cheesyThis is a pretty predictable comedy but it kept me amused and made me giggle every so often, so it could have been worse. The comedy is visual, slapstick style. The plot is pretty basic but it kept me entertained for the duration. Its cheesy but its not to be taken seriously and as a bit of light entertainment and for a few giggle type laughs, its ok. Nothing more, nothing less.

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