Comedy

Old Dads

All Things Comedy

Miramax

All of Us Productions

United States of America

English

Bill Burr

Bobby Cannavale

Bokeem Woodbine

Katie Aselton

Reign Edwards

Jackie Tohn

Miles Robbins

Rachael Harris

Dash McCloud

Justin Miles

C. Thomas Howell

Bruce Dern

Dominic Grey Gonzalez

Natasha Leggero

Katrina Bowden

Angela Gulner

Josh Brener

Erin Wu

Justene Alpert

Cameron Kelly

Cody Renee Cameron

Joe Bartnick

Paul Virzi

Chelsea Marie Davis

Carl Tart

Nate Craig

Rick Glassman

Abbie Cobb

Nia Renée Hill

Tom Allen

Rory Scovel

James Lavon Miller

Steph Tolev

Paul Walter Hauser

Ron Taylor

James Hunter

Adriaan van Zyl

Jeff Lingle

John Sanchez

Damien Thaller

Howard Eriksson

Drew Webster

Patrick J. Don Vito

Jason Lingle

Catherine Jelski

Ron Aston

Nick Neutra

Noel Vought

David Raines

Taylor Jean

John C. Carlucci

Shadi Enayati

Matt Aberle

Joshua A. Foster

Jacob McNaughton

Jamie Boscardin Martin

Michael Moriatis

Gabriel J. Serrano

Martina Sykes

Alex Daniels

Jeanne McCarthy

Melanie Grefé

James Marin

Christopher Willis

Nicole Abellera Hallman

Steven Hacker

Perry Robertson

Andrew Golov

Steven Farneth

Drew Ann Rosenberg

Andrew Freedman

Valli O'Reilly

Jason Rez

Dave Becky

Scott Sanders

Anette Czagany

Drew Conley

Sean Barrett

Courtenay Cooper

Jamie Thierman

Rebekah Pedersen

Kevin Zimmerman

Patrick Christensen

Jacob Ortiz

Erich Talaba

Alejandro Briceno

Dave Wilson

James Robertson

Benjamin Hoff

Demetrios Katsantonis

Ben Booker

Ben Tishler

Mike Bertolina

Bill Block

Monica Levinson

Sean McElwee

Christopher Lawrence

Thom Zadra

Scott Harber

Karen E. Weber

Nicholas Hasson

Jennifer Möller

Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

R-rated comedy “Old Dads” is not particularly bad and not particularly good, but it is entertaining, disposable entertainment. Directed and co-written by comedian Bill Burr, the film has some funny (if sometimes stale) jokes and a watered-down premise that makes it mostly a throwaway. In other words, it’s your typical mass-produced Netflix movie.

Best friends and business partners Jack (Burr), Connor (Bobby Cannavale), and Mike (Bokeem Woodbine) became fathers later in life. The trio finds that raising kids in your late 40s isn’t easy, and they decide to sell their successful sports apparel company to an eccentric millennial CEO (Miles Robbins). The gang are subsequently cut out of their business, which makes Jack boil over with anger. This spreads into his everyday life, from causing a rift with his pregnant wife (Katie Aselton) and starting a battle with his son’s ultra-progressive preschool principal (Rachael Harris). Leaning on his buddies to help him get his life under control, Jack and the boys go on a quest that takes them through the streets of Los Angeles and the strip clubs of Palm Springs.

The comedy is raunchy, vulgar, and aimed at people who are angry at the modern politically correct society and culture. The film feels like a vehicle for Burr to air his grievances and rant against progressive thought, and some of his observations are funny (because they’re true). The reason you’ll laugh out loud is that once in a while, Burr hits on a universal anecdote about the hypocrisy surrounding today’s culture war that’s dead accurate. He never really pushes the envelope too far, though, and tries hard not to offend the liberals who will see themselves on the receiving end of his barbs and wisecracks. What helps is Burr’s sarcastic delivery and angry man persona, which you’ll either find hilarious or annoying.

There are a fair share of dad jokes and shopworn one-liners that made me wince, but the stuff that’s funny is truly hilarious. It’s also worth noting that you don’t need kids to find the movie humorous, because it’s an enjoyable spectator sport to poke fun at the pretentiousness of glib, self-righteous parents.

“Old Dads” has its moments, even if it’s not a slam dunk. Quality-wise, it lands squarely in the middle of the pack: and that’s probably just good enough for its intended audience.

By: Louisa Moore

It's not uncommon for critics and audiences to have differing opinions on movies, and it's understandable that you may not agree with the harsh reviews of a film that you found to be enjoyable. Your positive perspective on the movie highlights its strengths in humor, entertainment value, and storytelling.

It's great to hear that you found the film to be funny and hilarious throughout, keeping you entertained and engaged from start to finish. The comedic elements and the portrayal of older dads becoming parents add a unique and relatable touch to the movie, making it a great experience for viewers who can connect with that perspective.

Your recommendation of the film as a highly entertaining and fun experience underscores its ability to bring joy and laughter to audiences. It's refreshing to hear your positive take on the movie and how it resonated with you, showcasing that different viewers can have varying reactions to the same film.

Dasha K

Acting was boring, by the numbers and uninspired. The script was apparently written by AI. Inputs included: Stereotypical grumpy old men + Diversity + Safe boring jokes + Predictable ending. I really wish I hadn't wasted my time.

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