Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 2015
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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).
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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.
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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 The
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 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.
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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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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.

7.5/10
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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 after
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 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.

7/10
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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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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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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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