The Pacifier
The Pacifier

The Pacifier

2005Movie95 minEnglish

Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father -- a government scientist whose top-secret experiment remains hidden in the kids' house.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes15%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users67%
Director: Adam ShankmanGenres: Comedy, Family, Action

Plot Summary

A tough Navy SEAL, Lieutenant Shane Wolfe, is assigned a new mission: to protect the five children of a kidnapped scientist. This unusual assignment forces the bachelor into the unfamiliar role of a nanny, where he must navigate the challenges of childcare, school plays, and teenage angst. As he adapts to his new role, Shane discovers that protecting the kids might be a tougher mission than any military operation he's ever undertaken.

Critical Reception

The Pacifier received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its premise predictable and its humor uninspired. However, it proved to be a commercial success, appealing to family audiences with its lighthearted approach and Vin Diesel's unexpected comedic performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics found the film's premise to be formulaic and lacking originality.
  • Vin Diesel's transition into a family-friendly comedy was met with mixed reactions, though some praised his effort.
  • The humor was often described as predictable and relying on tired gags.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Pacifier' to be an amusing and heartwarming family film, appreciating Vin Diesel's comedic turn and the enjoyable antics of the children. While some acknowledged its predictability, many praised its lighthearted entertainment value and positive messages.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended for actor Adam Sandler before Vin Diesel took over the role.

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signsoflife

signsoflife

Crux of the matter is adults can't relate to children and children can't relate to adults, is there a middle ground? Which also poses the question, are children watching this? Are the parents? It's entertaining, sure, but nobody would go ou...