Robert Axle, an eccentric inventor turned ego maniacal infomercial guru, loses it all when one of his inventions maims thousands of customers. After 8 years in maximum security prison, Robert is ready to redeem his name and rebuild his billion dollar empire. But first, he must convince his estranged 22-year-old daughter to let him live with her and her quirky, over-protective roommates.... (Full plot summary below)
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Robert Axle, an eccentric inventor turned ego maniacal infomercial guru, loses it all when one of his inventions maims thousands of customers. After 8 years in maximum security prison, Robert is ready to redeem his name and rebuild his billion dollar empire. But first, he must convince his estranged 22-year-old daughter to let him live with her and her quirky, over-protective roommates.
Leave your thoughts about Father of Invention.
| BrianOrndorf.comBrian OrndorfAn effort drawn to mediocrity, ignoring wonderful comedic opportunities to make yet another relationship story between a humiliated father and his distrustful daughter. |
| Shockya.comBrent SimonA weird and fitfully fresh comedy with a name-heavy cast that almost methodically fumbles away a viewer's engagement, leaving them with thoughts of what could have been. |
| Television Without PityEthan AlterIn trying to send audiences out of the theater uplifted, Father of Invention instead leaves us sadly shaking our heads about how much better the movie could have been. |
| New York TimesStephen HoldenThe screenplay, by Mr. Cooper and Jonathan D. Krane, is so sketchy that it feels like a hastily executed first draft. |
| Ebert Presents At The MoviesIgnatiy VishnevetskyThough it's got a few good ideas going for it, Father of Invention doesn't seem to know what kind of movie it wants to be. |
| Slant MagazineNick SchagerThere's no spark or humor to the film's situations, just the sense of capable actors trying to make the best of a hopeless situation. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatA floundering comedy with banal messages about putting family first. |
| We Got This CoveredBilly TatumFather of Invention is not without its comic moments. Unfortunately, they take place during the end credits. |
| User Reviewchris bI know this movie is a little predictable.. but you know what ..it makes you feel good and somehow happy. I think movies do not have to be too complicated..... I enjoyed it. Now, would this movie be a hit in the movie theater..I doubt it..but if you are feeling down...I recommend to rent it and after you watch it ..you will feel somehow good: ) |
| User ReviewDan Bwow! kevin spacey is on point and gives another performance that is true and refreshing. great script and wonderful characters. craig robinson was awesome. really enjoyed being entertained. good gem! |
