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Parental Guidance is sweet but milquetoast, an inoffensive trifle that's blandly predictable.
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Parental Guidance is simply not very funny, which given its attempt to incorporate constant humour, poses quite the problem. February 7, 2019 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Parental Guidance is simply not very funny, which given its attempt to incorporate constant humour, poses quite the problem.
Stefan Pape
It's definitely a feel good movie, making it the perfect family friendly holiday pick - just remember not to grumble when it doesn't offer any more than that. October 22, 2018 | Full Review…
It's definitely a feel good movie, making it the perfect family friendly holiday pick - just remember not to grumble when it doesn't offer any more than that.
Sarah Gopaul
A series of contrivances born of some unholy union between America's Funniest Home Videos and Leave it to Beaver. August 21, 2018 | Full Review…
A series of contrivances born of some unholy union between America's Funniest Home Videos and Leave it to Beaver.
Jordan Riefe
It's about how grandparents are important even though they say weird things and make bad jokes and try to get you excited about boring things, like baseball. September 27, 2017 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
It's about how grandparents are important even though they say weird things and make bad jokes and try to get you excited about boring things, like baseball.
Nick Dent
There is nothing profound here, but if Artie being called "Farty" by a pre-schooler takes your fancy, then you'll have a laugh. September 11, 2017 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
There is nothing profound here, but if Artie being called "Farty" by a pre-schooler takes your fancy, then you'll have a laugh.
Francesca Rudkin
A more clichd, cloying, and predictable treacle fest than 'Parental Guidance' you will not find-if you're an adult. That's why it's a pretty good film for small children! June 20, 2016 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review…
A more clichd, cloying, and predictable treacle fest than 'Parental Guidance' you will not find-if you're an adult. That's why it's a pretty good film for small children!
Mark Jackson
A strong candidate for the worst movie I've seen all year. May 5, 2016 | Full Review…
A strong candidate for the worst movie I've seen all year.
J. Hoberman
The kids are mostly a drag and the schmaltz is poured on as thick as maple syrup, but if those by-the-numbers Disney '60s comedies with Suzanne Pleshette and Dean Jones...are your thing, Parental Guidance will warm you up over the holidays June 27, 2014 | Full Review…
The kids are mostly a drag and the schmaltz is poured on as thick as maple syrup, but if those by-the-numbers Disney '60s comedies with Suzanne Pleshette and Dean Jones...are your thing, Parental Guidance will warm you up over the holidays
Richard Knight
A joyless and crude comedy that celebrates bathroom humor. June 30, 2013 | Rating: 1.5/5 | Full Review…
A joyless and crude comedy that celebrates bathroom humor.
John Hanlon
The film's gags are predictable and fairly lame, but the stars' diehard fans will enjoy Crystal's snarky one-liners and, yes, Midler's singing. June 16, 2013 | Full Review…
The film's gags are predictable and fairly lame, but the stars' diehard fans will enjoy Crystal's snarky one-liners and, yes, Midler's singing.
Jason Best
Borscht Belt humor combines with serious schmaltz to produce this gummy formulaic family comedy. March 29, 2013 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
Borscht Belt humor combines with serious schmaltz to produce this gummy formulaic family comedy.
John Beifuss
People with brains they can't turn on and off for 90 minute stretches of holiday family togetherness will be driven to take some kind of painkiller before the final credits roll. Everyone else will be fine March 14, 2013 | Rating: 0.5/5 | Full Review…
People with brains they can't turn on and off for 90 minute stretches of holiday family togetherness will be driven to take some kind of painkiller before the final credits roll. Everyone else will be fine
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