Fatherhood (2021)
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A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story.
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... Matt
... Maddy
... Marian
... Lizzie aka Swan
... Jordan
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The theme of the movie is pulling the family feeling out of you. The acting of kevin is nice as always, but there is few details the director miss to include. Kevin hair style always goood!! **where is the busy father raising his daughter**. Few moments of his wife is not enough i never felt attached to his wife dead rather then what will happen with his relationship about arguments and struggling.. overall is nice to watch, it can be boring few minutes.
Director:
Writer:
Paul Weitz (Screenplay)
Dana Stevens (Screenplay)
Dana Stevens (Screenstory)
Matt Logelin (Book)
Release Date:
2021-06-18
Run Time:
109 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Reviews of
Fatherhood
The theme of the movie is pulling the family feeling out of you. The acting of kevin is nice as always, but there is few details the director miss to include. Kevin hair style always goood!! **where is the busy father raising his daughter**. Few moments of his wife is not enough i never felt attached to his wife dead rather then what will happen with his relationship about arguments and struggling.. overall is nice to watch, it can be boring few minutes.
There are many films about parenthood, but Fatherhood caught my attention due to the main actor and the director. Kevin Hart (Jumanji: The Next Level) is one of the most recognizable, famous faces in comedy, so seeing him bring it down to portray a more grounded character dealing with an emotionally devastating moment in life is captivating, to say the least. In addition to this, Paul Weitz, one of the directors of American Pie, is directing this Netflix flick. How can someone not feel remotely interested in watching the final result?
Fatherhood may go through the usual plot developments and character building of the genre, but Hart offers a brilliant performance as the compelling protagonist who will grab every viewer's attention. The actor proves yet again that he isn't a one-trick pony, seamlessly incorporating the complex feelings of his character. From losing the woman he loves to raising a child on his own, the accumulated emotions keep the movie worth investing in. Alfre Woodard (The Lion King) is terrific as always, but Lil Rel Howery (Judas and the Black Messiah) isn't really able to overcome the script issues when it comes to the comedic bits.
The jokes themselves are acceptable, but they're often inserted at the wrong moment. There are many scenes where a joke could have helped lighten the heavy, depressing atmosphere, but they're saved for dialogues that don't require them. Howery is usually hilarious, but in this film, his character genuinely feels a bit irritating. Despite the overlong stay, it's a movie I can see helping a lot of parents in similar situations while being entertaining and enlightening at the same time for other viewers.
Rating: B-
Cast & Crew of
Fatherhood
Cast
... Matt
... Maddy
... Marian
... Lizzie aka Swan
... Jordan
... Jordan
... Liz
... Anna
... Mike
... Paul
... Frank
... Ms. Burns
... Rose
... Brenda
... Summer
... Dr. Jarvis
... Denise
... Maya
... Day Care Teacher
... Day Care Lady
... Other Boy #1
... Other Boy #2
... Other Girl
... Matt's Father
... Husband
... Code Blue Medic
... Sympathizer #1
... Sympathizer #2
... Javier (UPS Guy)
... Co-Worker
... Bar Woman
... CPR Instructor
... Shopping Woman
... Cousin Busybody
... Nurse
... Nurse
... Nurse
... Young Mother
... Mother
... Bar Woman #2
... Game Booth Carney
... Park Goer
... Extra
... Barista
... College Kid's Father on Phone
... Code Blue Doctor
... Private school student
... Park Girl (uncredited)
... Businesswoman - Pedestrian (uncredited)
... Matt's family member (uncredited)
... CPR Mom (uncredited)
... Funeral Visitor (uncredited)
... Park Goer (uncredited)
... Traveller (uncredited)
... Little Boy in Park (uncredited)
... Docteur
... Darren the Bully
Crew
... Original Music Composer
... Screenplay
... Director
... Production Design
... Screenplay
... Screenstory
... Producer
... Producer
... Executive Producer
... Director of Photography
... Producer
... Producer
... Book
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