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Bad Dads

2011Movie14 minEnglish

In a series of free-form comedy shorts, a son tries desperately to form a relationship with his chronically absent father.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: Todd PhillipsGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two immature, lifelong best friends, who never grew up, are forced to confront their own fatherhood when their respective dads decide to remarry. Their attempts to sabotage the weddings lead to a series of chaotic and escalating confrontations.

Critical Reception

Bad Dads was met with generally unfavorable reviews from critics, although audiences were somewhat more receptive. Many criticized the film for its juvenile humor and predictable plot, while some praised the performances of its lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on gross-out gags and juvenile antics.
  • The chemistry between the leads is a highlight, but not enough to save the film.
  • A predictable and unfocused comedy that struggles to find its comedic footing.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a consistently funny and enjoyable experience, appreciating the over-the-top comedy and the performances of Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. However, some viewers felt the humor was too crude and the story lacked depth.

Fun Fact

The role of the antagonist stepmother was originally offered to Jane Lynch, but she had to decline due to scheduling conflicts.

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