Son in Law

A conservative college student brings her bohemian, surfer-dude boyfriend home to meet her family for Thanksgiving. Her family, especially her father, is immediately put off by his eccentric behavior and unconventional lifestyle. As the holiday progresses, the boyfriend tries to win over the family, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and culture clashes.

Son in Law was poorly received by critics, who largely panned its predictable plot and Pauly Shore's signature comedic style. Audiences, however, found it to be a harmless and often amusing comedy, contributing to its moderate box office success.

• Relies heavily on Pauly Shore's brand of humor, which is divisive.

• Predictable plot with weak character development.

• Considered a quintessential 90s teen comedy by some fans.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be funny and enjoyable, appreciating its lighthearted and silly nature, though some acknowledge its lack of depth.

Pauly Shore's character, Crawl, was originally conceived as a vegetarian, but the script was changed to make him a meat-eater to emphasize his wilder, more unconventional lifestyle.