Cool Dad - Official Trailer
Cool Dad - Official Trailer

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Cool Dad - Official Trailer

2018
Movie
11 min
English

Dreambow Entertainment Home Video presents "Cool Dad" and other fun fantasy-comedies for the whole family coming soon to videocassette!

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic46/100
Google Users57%
Director: Michael ShowalterGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A man is forced to confront his own perceived lack of coolness when he visits his daughter and her new, much younger boyfriend. The daughter's father, a legendary musician, tries to help his friend prove he's not out of touch. This leads to a series of increasingly awkward and hilarious situations.

Critical Reception

Cool Dad received mixed reviews from critics, who often praised its cast but found the humor to be uneven and the premise somewhat dated. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the lighthearted comedy and others finding it to be forgettable.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film has a talented cast, particularly Eugene Levy, who brings his signature comedic timing.

  • However, the humor often falls flat, relying on predictable gags and a lack of fresh ideas.

  • The premise feels somewhat dated, failing to offer a modern take on generational comedy.

Google audience: Google users seemed to appreciate the comedic performances, especially from Eugene Levy, but many felt the movie was not particularly funny or original, with some calling it a 'waste of time.'

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The True Memoirs of an International Assassin' before being changed to 'Cool Dad' for its release on Amazon Prime Video.

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