why him movie review

It was a unique modern take on the classic father meets boyfriend scenario. The real question is why me.

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. Is the latest comedy from writerdirector John Hamburg who made a name for himself as the writer of Meet the ParentsThis is his attempt to put a raunchy R-rated spin on that now-familiar concept serving up some adult-orientated laughs for the holiday season. It was great to watch and the chemistry between the father and boyfriend was great. Over the holidays Ned an overprotective but loving dad and his family visit his daughter where he meets his biggest nightmare.

Starring Zoey Deutch Bryan Cranston. Why am I always searching for the seemingly most elusive item on Earth not a holy grail or world peace but a decently funny comedy that can a make me laugh. Christy Lemire December 20 2016.

The tattooed boyfriend has absolutely no filter on his words or behavior. After a demotion at work a father comes home only to find his daughter is dating his young boss in the movie In Good Company. Borrows a share of its premise from the Robert DeNiro 2000 comedy Meet the Parents and turns James Francos offbeat public personality into an asset.

Bryan Cranston plays a protective father and James Franco his daughters rich and obnoxious new boyfriend in John Hamburgs comedy Why Him. I dont really understand the harsh critique. For the most part the movies throwaway gags are its best.

Laird is a profane sexually irresponsible man-boy but Why Him. This movie was really hilarious. Parents need to know that Bryan Cranston and James Franco star in Why Him a funny if crass and ultimately unoriginal holiday-themed comedy about parenting love careers and family.

Thanks to 20th Century Fox we had the chance to see Why Him before its cinematic release. Why Him is super funny but very flawed. I had high hopes that WHY HIM would be the movie that salvaged 2016 as far as comedies go.

A holiday gathering threatens to go off the rails when Ned Fleming realizes that his daughters Silicon Valley millionaire boyfriend is about to. With Jonah Hill writing or at least coming up with the story idea and Ben Stiller producing one would tend to assume the result would be a type of Judd ApatowFarrelly Brothers hybrid. Suggests that at least some of his issues stem from his desire for connection his need to connect with and to embrace Stephs own picture-perfect if the movie suggests.

Ned a businessman with a failing publishing company discovers his college-age daughter is going out with a crude but very wealthy video game creator. Audience Reviews for Why Him. Is a great movie with a well developed plot and a fantastic comedic cast.

45 of 50 users found this helpful. Why Him is a movie made by and for men little more than a vehicle for Mr. With Zoey Deutch James Franco Tangie Ambrose Cedric the Entertainer.

Her well-meaning but socially awkward billionaire boyfriend Laird. Every critic has a hook locked and loaded based on title alone but John Hamburgs latest comedy doesnt deserve such a blazing zinger no mercy right Dont get excited its still worthy of dismissal which was made obvious during my screening of Office. I dont know why when reviewing Bryan Cranston movies or at least ones in which he is the main character or one of.

James Franco Bryan Cranston team up in a comedy about a hopeful future son in law impressing his would be father in law. Is an extremely crude comedy. More like Why Us was my pre-loaded lede for a negative Why Him.

This is our review of the film but as usual no matter what we say we recommend that you still go to your local cinema and see the film because there is no better critic than yourself. The title of the movie is Why Him your first indication that this raunchy R-rated comedy is far more interested in the men engaged in battle across generational emotional and socioeconomic lines than it is about the woman at the center of. Why Him Better Yet Why This Movie.

One wealthy character hires a live choir to provide background Christmas carols in his house. 2016 - The Critical Movie Critics. Heres my review of Why HimSee.

After all it had James Franco in it a. Theres lots of swearing including f--k s--t bitch and more and some nudity mostly backsides as well as frank conversations about libido sex acts and more. This movie is admittedly better-hearted than some similar entries in the wacky nasty comedy genre.

It is simple mindless fun that I thoroughly enjoyed for what it was there was not a single scene that did not deliver at least two big laughs. Directed by John Hamburg. Reviews Why Him.

Releases to home video on March 28 2017.

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