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Daddy for hire
Natcha is a lawyer and a single mother. She wants to hire a male "nanny" for her son. Wongrapee is the spoiled son of a rich newspaper/magazine owner. He wants to start a magazine about relationships between fathers and sons. His father is doubtful of his ability so he asks him to prove that he is responsible and is knowledgeable in this endeavor. As fate would have it, Natcha hires Wongrapee to be a male example in her son's life.
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Plot Summary
A shy and awkward teenager, desperate to impress the girl of his dreams, hires a struggling actor to pose as his father. The plan goes awry when the actor's own eccentric family members start to interfere, leading to a series of hilarious and chaotic situations. The teenager must navigate his feelings, his new "dad," and the fallout from his elaborate scheme.
Critical Reception
Daddy for Hire was a direct-to-video release and received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uninspired humor. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable family comedy.
What Reviewers Say
A low-brow comedy with predictable jokes.
Lacks originality and fails to deliver genuine laughs.
A forgettable entry in the family comedy genre.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Daddy for Hire' are scarce due to its direct-to-video release and lack of widespread promotion. Those available suggest a mixed to negative reception, with some finding it mildly amusing for younger audiences but generally unremarkable.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Zack O'Malley Greenburg, who would later go on to write for Forbes magazine and author books on entrepreneurship, making this one of his few early ventures into filmmaking.
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