Daddy's Home 2

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BadNews R Daddy’s Home 2 had a tough task following the success of the original. In my opinion, it doesn’t quite reach the same level of freshness or charm, but that doesn’t mean it’s without value. The sequel still delivers plenty of humorous and fun moments, along with the same kind of corny comedy beats that defined the first film. This time, however, the cast is expanded with the addition of Mel Gibson and John Lithgow, along with some screen time for John Cena. The core idea is still intact: a battle of personalities and parenting styles. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg continue their back-and-forth dynamic, but now it’s mirrored on a larger scale with their fathers in the mix. That’s where the sequel really finds its footing—John Lithgow’s character, for example, is one of those “embarrassing parents” you’d dread being related to, yet he’s played with such over-the-top charm that he steals the spotlight in nearly every scene he’s in. Mel Gibson brings a completely different energy, leaning into the gruff, old-school dad role and creating a funny generational clash that works better than expected. That said, the film isn’t without flaws. The direction feels a little scattered at times, and the story occasionally stumbles as it tries to juggle too many comedic setups. It doesn’t always hit its mark, and some scenes feel like stutter steps rather than smooth transitions. Still, despite its unevenness, the movie manages to keep the humor flowing enough that you’re never truly pulled out of the experience. One thing I will say is that the critical response to this film always baffles me. Sure, it’s not a groundbreaking comedy, and it certainly doesn’t rival the original in terms of novelty. But to call it one of the worst comedies or to treat it like it deserves to be “rotten” feels unfair. It may be flawed, but it’s far from terrible. Ultimately, Daddy’s Home 2 is a mixed bag. It’s not a film I’d go back to often, but it has enough genuinely funny moments and enough strong performances from its expanded cast to make it a worthwhile watch, especially if you enjoyed the first one. Verdict: Not as good as the original, but still a fun, silly, and watchable comedy with a cast that knows how to lean into the ridiculousness. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/15/25 Full Review Stephen C Funny in 1 hour and 38 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring John Cena, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson and John Lithgow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $104,000,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/09/25 Full Review Jacob G I think people who rated this movie below 2, are just sad with their lives and live alone. It was an absolutely laugh, these ‘critics’ must understand that comedies are exaggerated and are not real life and they don't follow real life rule. So when a critics say it’s too dumb, duh it’s a comedy movie it’s not meant to be serious. The acting was brilliant, the story line was decent, it did the job of the movie, “have a division in the family, then resolve it”. It’s unjust to criticise a movie when you do not like the genre. It’s funny how these professional critics hate it, but the general public loves it. CRITICS SHOULD NOT SAY THE MOVIE IS JUST DUMB, it a comedic genus, the way it takes a very big social problem; e.g. blended families and give those people who are effected by it a way to relate and find a way to have a laugh. DO BETTER CRITICS Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/25/25 Full Review Laze T Why are people taking this movie so seriously its just meant to be funny Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/27/25 Full Review Audience Member Mel Gibson and John Lithgow only enhance the already perfect contrast between Wahlberg and Will Farrell. The sequel is almost better than the first. Perfect holiday fun about misfit in-laws’ dysfunction. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/22/25 Full Review Gavin L This Movie sucks so much that my dumb little brother had to turn it on while I was playing 2k and this movie is so weird I hate it Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/04/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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