Why Him?

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: December 23, 2016

7.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 327 Ratings

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AlenBDec 24, 2016

I usually (and quite easily) hand out 8, 9 or 10 stars to a film. In fact, the majority of movies I watch receive good-to-excellent scores from me. This one however, does not.

The jokes often feel exaggerated and forced, and areI usually (and quite easily) hand out 8, 9 or 10 stars to a film. In fact, the majority of movies I watch receive good-to-excellent scores from me. This one however, does not.

The jokes often feel exaggerated and forced, and are embarrassingly childish with far too much profanity. I can't remember the last time I cringed so often. Sure, there was the occasional joke which received a giggle from just about everyone, but the majority of the humour was replied to with silence and head-shaking. It seriously felt like it was a movie thrown together quickly to make a decent enough trailer to lure an audience. So, don't fall for it. You've been warned.

3.4 / 10… Expand

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CraigEcholsApr 25, 2017

If this is supposed to be a old school meets new school thing, I feel a bit insulted that this is supposedly how the new age is viewed. I have no issue with profanity in comedy movies because of the paradigm shift in society, but this movieIf this is supposed to be a old school meets new school thing, I feel a bit insulted that this is supposedly how the new age is viewed. I have no issue with profanity in comedy movies because of the paradigm shift in society, but this movie tries way too hard. You cannot go a minute in this movie without an expletive-filled punchline that is supposed to be funny. Franco's character is supposed to be this new-aged, down-to-Earth good guy, who doesn't know how to filter himself who doubles as a billion dollar company owner (though he doesn't do a single thing work related in the movie), but comes off as a vulgar, impulsive, neanderthal who is blatantly makes an effort to make those around him feel uncomfortable. The daughter does nothing, but exist in this movie, the son is a failed attempt to be a link between the father's ideals and modern concepts, and the mother is just there for the ride. This movie pulls no punches, but it would have been better off doing so. I understand its not to be taken 100% literally, but I feel this movie did more harm then good by having a take on the newer generation as mindless free-thinkers who shoot first and ask questions later and are incapable of understanding basic human concepts such as manners. This wasn't just a bad movie, it was an intelligence insulting one.… Expand

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occarrDec 27, 2016

Provokingly bad.

Damn Bryan Cranston, I respected you. But I just got back from the cinema, and even though I poked my nose and burped, I was still the most civilized person in the room. What happened to you? You were great in Argo! And doProvokingly bad.

Damn Bryan Cranston, I respected you. But I just got back from the cinema, and even though I poked my nose and burped, I was still the most civilized person in the room.

What happened to you? You were great in Argo! And do I even have to mention Breaking Bad? Sure, you have done comedies before, but this, this is just awful!

For all of you European watchers, this is basically how you felt about Colin Firth after you watched Kingsman: The Secret Service. So please, do yourself a favour and don't watch this movie!… Expand

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TVJerryJan 5, 2017

Even a cast of talented actors can't float this excruciatingly unfunny script. Bryan Cranston and Megan Mullally play parents of a college student who's boyfriend is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Enter James Franco, who usually could add hisEven a cast of talented actors can't float this excruciatingly unfunny script. Bryan Cranston and Megan Mullally play parents of a college student who's boyfriend is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur. Enter James Franco, who usually could add his brand of wacky sweetness to any character for instant comedy. Unfortunately, even his energetic efforts can't squeeze one laff out of this dreary mess. The de riguer inappropriate situations are never outrageous and the moments of tender emotional interaction drag down the energy, which is all the film has going for it (plus Franco's tatted/buffed body).… Expand

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ednunezApr 17, 2017

At 111 minutes, "Why Him?" is too long. Somewhere down the line, the jokes become repetitive and the film results a bore. But, even if it had been shortened by twenty five minutes, it would have probably ended up the DOA comedy it is anyway.

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EpicLadySpongeDec 23, 2016

If I had to nearly describe this film in less than an entire page of reviews and it'd be quite easy to describe it without even making up a review, it'd definitely be: Why does this movie exist?

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annbdMay 12, 2018

Not why him. Why this movie? Why to do this to myself ?

Based on flat humor, most of the time a bad acting and a not so interesting film-maded story, 'Why Him' will make you think at the fifth minute: Why am I doing this to myself, I'm aNot why him. Why this movie? Why to do this to myself ?

Based on flat humor, most of the time a bad acting and a not so interesting film-maded story, 'Why Him' will make you think at the fifth minute: Why am I doing this to myself, I'm a bad person, but damn I really don't deserve that crap about an super annoying funny looking, trying to act cool, but then pitiful young video game app designer, who for astonishment happened to be a billionaire with the most ridiculous tattoos and ridiculous smile on the face. James Franco act terrible here. And even the brilliant, as always, acting of Bryan Cranston can't help this 'film' to get out of the mud.

Shortly, 'Why Him' is a kind of tragicomedy, that I rate with 2/10, because of the Bryan Cranston there and the very few funny jokes.… Expand

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SolidOcelotFeb 1, 2017

Worst movie ever..i'm so sorry for Cranston. The movie is basically swearing swearing aaand again swearing without any sense. Not even one scene made me laugh..the story doesn't exist..the characters are despicable..actors suck (everyone butWorst movie ever..i'm so sorry for Cranston. The movie is basically swearing swearing aaand again swearing without any sense. Not even one scene made me laugh..the story doesn't exist..the characters are despicable..actors suck (everyone but cranston..) ..DON'T WASTE MONEY ON THIS TERRIBLE TERRIBLE MOVIE… Expand

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