The 2012 Christmas-release, smash-hit comedy Parental Guidance, stars acclaimed actors Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, and Marissa Tomei. The comedy begins with minor league baseball announcer, Artie Decker, (Crystal) loses his job, because he is no longer hip, current, and he doesn't have a Facebook account. Artie takes the loss the hard, but his sadness is short lived as his daughter Alice Simmons gives him a call and informs him and his wife Diane (Midler) that she and her husband Phil (Tom Everett Scott) need to leave town on business. Alice asks Diane and Artie to watch the kids for a few days and to her surprise they agree!
Hilarity ensues as two very different styles of parenting collide as Artie and Diane come to learn that Phil and Alice never tell their kids no, allow their kids to play baseball where no score is kept and no one is out or safe ever, and feed their kids such "delectable" treats as tofu dogs and eggless egg salad. Despite, all of that Diane and Artie are determined to make their week with their grand kids, who they rarely see, a major success. Alice and Phil aren't so sure about it, and Alice even delays her plane flight just to make sure that Artie and Diane don't mess things up too badly. Well, needless to say it is one crazy week as everyone learns a great lesson with a few laughs along the way. The movie was definitely one that warmed and touched my heart as Artie and Diane became reconnected to their grandkids.
As far as family friendly goes. The movie scored a 4.2 out of five stars. There were moments of somewhat crude comedy (nothing vulgar or offensive). But, the message of the movie is very good for anyone to learn and see. I myself would personally recommend the movie. Billy Crystal is hilarious as usual. Bette Midler provides a warm/stabilizing presence. And of course the grand kids are absolutely hilarious and adorable all at the same time. Definitely recommend this movie for family movie night, maybe not if your kids are five or under though.
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