I can't help but be annoyed by all of the reviews poo-pooing this movie. What did they expect of a Focker film? Surely this is not going to be nominated for any Oscars...but I suspect that the demographic the filmmakers were catering to are not looking for a classy, thoughtful movie. They are looking for an escape from reality. They want to laugh.
I laughed a lot during this movie. Giggled, actually. Like an idiot. Because that is what the Focker series is all about.
The plot line is uncomplicated. Father in law Jack is sensing his own mortality and looks to Greg to lead the family in case of his untimely demise. Greg, meanwhile, is dealing with job changes, house renovations, and the flirting/sexual advances of a drug rep.
Despite the title, we see very little of the Little Fockers -- five year old twins. Their scenes are hilarious, and I hope there is a movie in the works that actually focuses on the children.
Though Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand make appearances, their parts were greatly reduced from the last Focker movie. I wish they, too, would have been in the movie more.
Teri Polo (Pam Focker) and Blythe Danner (Dina Byrnes) were like wallpaper. They added nothing to the film. They could have been written out completely (or replaced with cardboard cut-outs) and nobody would have been the wiser. The dumbstruck, dumb blonde looks on their faces never changed throughout the film.
Ben Stiller as Greg Focker was as he always is...perfect. As a Focker. He really can't be anything else now. He's Greg Focker.
Robert DeNiro (Jack Byrnes) did a nice job this time, but it fell short of the prior two films. Though, it may have been on purpose. His character was meant to be losing steam. He was still the best character in the movie.
Jessica Alba (drug rep Andi Garcia) was over-the-top goofy, but again...it was what her character called for.
This is ABSOLUTELY NOT A MOVIE FOR SMALL CHILDREN. I halfway considered bringing my 7 year old daughter to see it. Based on the PG-13 rating (and absence of a parent's guide due to the newly released status), I figured it would just be a bunch of fart jokes, and nothing she couldn't handle. Boy, was I glad we didn't bring her! LOTS of penis and sex jokes. We would have been answering questions for DAYS.
Long story short...if you liked the other two, go see it!
I laughed a lot during this movie. Giggled, actually. Like an idiot. Because that is what the Focker series is all about.
The plot line is uncomplicated. Father in law Jack is sensing his own mortality and looks to Greg to lead the family in case of his untimely demise. Greg, meanwhile, is dealing with job changes, house renovations, and the flirting/sexual advances of a drug rep.
Despite the title, we see very little of the Little Fockers -- five year old twins. Their scenes are hilarious, and I hope there is a movie in the works that actually focuses on the children.
Though Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand make appearances, their parts were greatly reduced from the last Focker movie. I wish they, too, would have been in the movie more.
Teri Polo (Pam Focker) and Blythe Danner (Dina Byrnes) were like wallpaper. They added nothing to the film. They could have been written out completely (or replaced with cardboard cut-outs) and nobody would have been the wiser. The dumbstruck, dumb blonde looks on their faces never changed throughout the film.
Ben Stiller as Greg Focker was as he always is...perfect. As a Focker. He really can't be anything else now. He's Greg Focker.
Robert DeNiro (Jack Byrnes) did a nice job this time, but it fell short of the prior two films. Though, it may have been on purpose. His character was meant to be losing steam. He was still the best character in the movie.
Jessica Alba (drug rep Andi Garcia) was over-the-top goofy, but again...it was what her character called for.
This is ABSOLUTELY NOT A MOVIE FOR SMALL CHILDREN. I halfway considered bringing my 7 year old daughter to see it. Based on the PG-13 rating (and absence of a parent's guide due to the newly released status), I figured it would just be a bunch of fart jokes, and nothing she couldn't handle. Boy, was I glad we didn't bring her! LOTS of penis and sex jokes. We would have been answering questions for DAYS.
Long story short...if you liked the other two, go see it!