A mild-mannered radio executive strives to become the best stepdad to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg star in a formulaic comedy about two wildly different father figures vying for the attention of their kids.
It might help if you are a big fan of Ferrell or Wahlberg but otherwise this is unremarkable, uninspired stuff.
The Other Guys duo Ferrell and Wahlberg reunite to good effect in a dom-com that leaves a surprisingly warm glow.
Crass and forgettable comedy that pitches Will Ferrell against Mark Wahlberg.
Here, we seem to be in the world of the cosy family sitcom – but the film deals in very witty fashion with such matters as sexual jealousy, workplace insecurity, white middle-class racism and the fascistic behaviour of parent/teacher organisations.
Mirthless.
For what is basically a film predicated on a single joke, Daddy’s Home — also opening on Boxing Day — contains enough laughs to merit a family outing to the cinema this Christmas.
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg vie for supremacy in a formulaic comedy that raises the odd laugh.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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