Daddy's Home 2
Daddy's Home 2

Daddy's Home 2

2017Movie100 minEnglish

Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad and Brad's gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down. After a sudden change in plans, the four men decide to take the kids to a luxury resort for a fun-filled getaway that turns into a hilarious and chaotic adventure.

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IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic31
Google Users62%
Director: Sean AndersGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Father-and-stepfather duo Brad and Dusty attempt to create their own ideal Christmases with their families. Their plans are thrown into disarray when their own fathers arrive, bringing with them old-fashioned, competitive traditions that turn the holidays into a chaotic and hilarious showdown. As the families navigate the escalating conflict, they learn the true meaning of togetherness.

Critical Reception

Daddy's Home 2 received generally negative reviews from critics, who found the humor to be uninspired and repetitive compared to the first film. Audiences, however, seemed to enjoy the slapstick comedy and the star power of the cast, leading to a moderate box office performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critics lamented the film's reliance on predictable jokes and a lack of fresh comedic material.
  • The addition of the grandfathers was seen by some as an attempt to inject new life, but ultimately proved to be a chaotic and unfunny addition.
  • Despite the critical panning, some viewers found the familiar premise and comedic performances enjoyable.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a fun and lighthearted comedy, appreciating the performances of Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg. While some acknowledged it wasn't groundbreaking, many enjoyed the holiday spirit and the silly antics.

Fun Fact

Mel Gibson's role as the father of Mark Wahlberg's character was a significant casting choice, as Gibson is only 16 years older than Wahlberg.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Not as good as the first. Still pretty funny. It would have been better without their dad's in in so much.
r96sk

r96sk

Like the first film, <em>'Daddy’s Home 2'</em> is nothing special but isn't bad either. A fine watch, nothing more or less. The plot doesn't have nearly as many laughs as it needs, with that said there are a couple of decent bits - and s...