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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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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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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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Compi24Feb 5, 2022

As a chronic cynic who thought this movie looked like vacuous drivel based on its initial trailers and TV spots, I honestly could not be more surprised by it and ashamed of myself in turn. By God, not only does it have something to say, butAs a chronic cynic who thought this movie looked like vacuous drivel based on its initial trailers and TV spots, I honestly could not be more surprised by it and ashamed of myself in turn. By God, not only does it have something to say, but it's actually quite effective at communicating it. Pulling from co-writer/director Sean Anders's true-to-life experiences as a foster parent, this has to be the most meaningful and agreeable film of the guy's career. I usually don't say this of a director whose other films I haven't seen, but with Anders's other films consisting of "Sex Drive," "That's My Boy" and the two "Daddy's Home" movies, am I really that off-base here? With this, it's the honesty that hooked me. This is a movie that isn't afraid to rattle off and address the litany of issues that have plagued the American foster care system and the difficulties associated with being foster parent/child. Even if it has its missteps along the way, I have to commend the project for even attempting to touch on topics like this, let alone within a studio comedy setting. Major props to Anders and everyone else involved for crafting something that — in addition to being a genuinely entertaining and surprisingly humorous watch — could make a difference in someone's life.… Expand