Getting Even with Dad
Con man Ray is going after one last heist – a stash of rare coins – when his estranged son Timmy unexpectedly shows up. Ray is too preoccupied with his robbery to spend time with his son, so Timmy blackmails him into acting like a father, hiding the coins and promises to return them only after Ray takes him to amusement parks and baseball games.
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Plot Summary
A young boy, Alex, tries to win back his father, Ray, who is trying to go straight after being released from prison. Alex orchestrates a series of chaotic events, believing he's helping his father get back on track, while Ray is actually trying to avoid his old criminal associates and make a new life for himself. The film follows their comedic misadventures as Ray attempts to keep his son out of trouble and his past from catching up to him.
Critical Reception
Getting Even with Dad was poorly received by critics, who largely found the film's humor to be uninspired and its plot predictable. While Macaulay Culkin's performance was noted, it wasn't enough to salvage the film from its weak writing and execution. Audiences also showed little interest, contributing to its box office underperformance.
What Reviewers Say
- Humor is often mean-spirited and relies heavily on slapstick.
- Plot is predictable and underdeveloped, failing to engage.
- Macaulay Culkin delivers a performance, but it's not enough to elevate the weak material.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be largely unfunny and poorly written, with many expressing disappointment in Macaulay Culkin's performance and the predictable nature of the plot. Some noted that it felt like a generic family comedy with little originality.
Fun Fact
While Macaulay Culkin was the star, his younger sister, Dakota Culkin, also had a small role as a young girl in the film.
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