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AcaciaNov 25, 2018

I loved this movie! It is sweet, funny, frustrating and heartwarming. Rose Byrne and Mark Wahlberg are great as Ellie and Pete, a happily married couple who renovate and flip houses. But, something is missing from their lives. They decideI loved this movie! It is sweet, funny, frustrating and heartwarming. Rose Byrne and Mark Wahlberg are great as Ellie and Pete, a happily married couple who renovate and flip houses. But, something is missing from their lives. They decide to go to an adoption event and see what it is all about. The story goes from there and we follow them through the fostering process and see all the pitfalls and difficulties they experience. It is predictable and often too pat, but it is still fun to watch. We all four enjoyed it very much.… Expand

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moviecritic68Dec 8, 2018

The movie was actually better than the previews led me to believe. Took my daughter & granddaughter and everyone enjoyed it. One scene was a bit racy but went right over my 7 yr old's head. ( At least we hope so ) Had some good life lessonsThe movie was actually better than the previews led me to believe. Took my daughter & granddaughter and everyone enjoyed it. One scene was a bit racy but went right over my 7 yr old's head. ( At least we hope so ) Had some good life lessons intermingled into the story.… Expand

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JLuis_001Mar 4, 2019

Who would have said that Mark Whalberg would come to offer a more satisfactory film in the one story in which no one expected it?

Ironically his most recent entries in the action genre had been rather simplistic and in the drama field he hadWho would have said that Mark Whalberg would come to offer a more satisfactory film in the one story in which no one expected it?

Ironically his most recent entries in the action genre had been rather simplistic and in the drama field he had done nothing substantial in a couple of years. As it turns out, this modest family flick was all he needed.

But unfortunately, it went unnoticed. Itbarely made twice it budget at the box office and yet I would choose it any day over films like Mile 22 or Daddy's Home 1 & 2.… Expand

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Mark_SwanDec 11, 2018

Instant Family - 92% Funny, fast-paced, has some emotional moments, but overall terrific!

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MonkeyManofLifeFeb 28, 2019

This movie was just amazing. I just got so into this movie and I loved it so much. It really showed me what it is like to be a foster kid or a foster parent and some amazing stories about it and how you can change someone's life by doing it.

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KelviniusJul 21, 2020

Blood is one thing to make you related to a group of people, but even without blood, this movie gives a powerful lesson, showing how love is what truely makes a group of people a real family. A great balance of humour too!

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manningn15Nov 20, 2018

This movie was beautiful and hilarious at the same time. I got teary eyed and cried a few times in this movie. The writing, story, and screenplay were hilarious, beautiful, and sad. The entire cast performances were stupendous especially MarkThis movie was beautiful and hilarious at the same time. I got teary eyed and cried a few times in this movie. The writing, story, and screenplay were hilarious, beautiful, and sad. The entire cast performances were stupendous especially Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Moner, Margo Martindale, Tig Notaro, Octavia Spencer, Gustavo Quiroz, Julianna Gamiz, and Julie Hagerty. Instant Family is my 2nd favorite comedy movie ever, my 3rd favorite drama movie ever, one of my top 5 favorite movies of 2018, and one of my favorite movies of all time. A+.… Expand

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duanewilliamsNov 17, 2018

Many scenes in this movie feel awkward and I think the main reason is that it is heavily focused on convincing the audience of the value of foster parenting. It is way too preachy.

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Trineo99Nov 17, 2018

First of all, the acting in this film just perfect. In every scene, you can see and tell that all the actors and actresses were giving it their one hundred and ten percent. Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne played compelling characters that seemedFirst of all, the acting in this film just perfect. In every scene, you can see and tell that all the actors and actresses were giving it their one hundred and ten percent. Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne played compelling characters that seemed like real people. I think any parent will be able to relate to them in one way or another. The kid actors did great, especially Isabela Moner who plays Lizzy. Just like how Mark and Rose played characters parents can relate to Isabela played a character that a majority of teens can relate to. I know I could easily relate to her. The pacing in the film was surprisingly great. I thought for a film like this they would want to rush some scenes but no. All the scenes seemed to have the perfect pacing in them and only a few of them were cut a bit too short but that didn’t bother me too much. The humour in this film was placed in the right places and didn’t seem forced. This film will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. At some parts, you’ll be happy and laughing while in others trying to hold back tears. I also really enjoyed how the film felt like you were a fly on the wall during all the scenes. I think my only big problem with this film is when they tried to throw more conflict into the film. I won’t say what they did but it was unnecessary and could have just been cut out of the film altogether. Also, the few scenes that should have been longer but weren’t also kind of bugged me but didn’t ruin my enjoyment of the film. In the end, this film is an excellent film for the whole family to go and see.… Expand

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AceZachRocks2Nov 21, 2018

Alright film about family and separation. You have seen this before trust me I knew everything before the movie started and I predicted it exactly. It sometimes is really funny and sweet, best performance from Rose Byrne, but it never goes toAlright film about family and separation. You have seen this before trust me I knew everything before the movie started and I predicted it exactly. It sometimes is really funny and sweet, best performance from Rose Byrne, but it never goes to some amazing comedic and new place. Its the same cliched fun family film that you parents can take your 15 year old's to if they are to old for Ralph breaks the internet. Which trust me see Ralph Breaks the internet instead. But this one is always there for a matinee. 6/10… Expand

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omid-farshiMay 27, 2019

I can't imagine what more can be done to show that this is a propaganda movie. There is everything leftwing progressives need.
Moviewise one of the irritating parts was about quick cuts to just roll the movie like to show the necessary thingsI can't imagine what more can be done to show that this is a propaganda movie. There is everything leftwing progressives need.
Moviewise one of the irritating parts was about quick cuts to just roll the movie like to show the necessary things and at the end to get you emotional.
To be fair, the movie does show some of the difficulties of adopting kids but if they made a little less perfect and rich families, it would be more realistic.… Expand

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JackBangbeeMar 6, 2020

marky mark should’ve stayed in the funky bunch
I’m so grateful for my best friend Olivia who made me come watch this movie
Also I love harry styles

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LamontRaymondNov 20, 2018

The critics were a little easy on this one. It's competently made, but you've seen this little story 100 times before on after-school specials and Lifetime movies. Rose Byrne really saves it. She's awesome.