US comedy in which a couple of first-time foster parents take in three siblings.
It’s no Parenthood. It’s tonally messy. But Instant Family’s made with excellent intentions and chunks of it work.
For all its formula, Instant Family is a winning confection, unafraid to go to unexpected dramatic places and elevated by Byrne’s gift as a comedy foil and Moner’s lively but subtle turn.
Instant Family is a snapshot of messy parenthood that works best as a cheerful public service advert for foster care. It comes complete with a manipulative but deserved finale that gives the tear-ducts a thorough workout.
Rose Byrne and Mark Wahlberg spark as a couple who take on three children in this schmaltzy but big-hearted comedy.
A couple adopt a trio of siblings in a film that swings from melodrama to comedy.
Equals instant hell.
General release. Check local listings for show times.