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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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drone41Feb 10, 2018

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

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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.

Oh and middle aged men fighting over who can look cooler to their kids? whats not to like? yes, I just did type that. Sigh.… Expand

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