A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth.... (Full plot summary below)
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A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth.
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| TheWrapWilliam BibbianiPerhaps a little too slight to be memorable in the long run, this sensitive and charming tale reassures without, somehow, completely ignoring reality. |
| Boston GlobeTy BurrAlmost as generic as its title, Fatherhood is made real enough to matter by the strength of its performances and the sincerity of its makers. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperIt’s nice to see Hart in a role where the comedy is relatively low-key and dialogue-driven (though there are a few hilarious physical bits of humor). |
| The Hollywood ReporterLovia GyarkyeIt’s both an effective star vehicle and a tender tearjerker. |
| The Associated PressLindsey BahrThe film does a good job balancing the drama with the comedy however, and is helped by a strong supporting cast, including Lil Rel Howery and Anthony Carrigan as Matt’s best friends. |
| VarietyOwen GleibermanIt transitions Hart from playfully scowling cutup to earnest heartfelt actor, and it does so in a way that, at times, is genuinely touching, even as the audience can see every sanded-down conflict and market-tested beat falling into place. |
| CNNBrian LowryThe appeal of Fatherhood really boils down to its title, the resilience of the human spirit, and Hart being bold enough -- like his alter ego -- to think that he can do this. And like Matt, by the time it's over, he's demonstrated that he pretty well can. |
| Movie NationRoger MooreThere is virtually nothing here we haven’t seen in a dozen similar movies, particularly that “Kramer vs. Kramer” parenting arc (one parental “indulgence” leads to disaster, etc.). But it’s perfectly watchable, maybe even for the entire family. Just keep a finger on the “mute” button whenever Lil Rel opens his mouth. |
| Original-CinLiam LaceyWhen the movie abandons the memoir’s story of grief and joy it becomes less interesting. |
| Los Angeles TimesMark OlsenThough Logelin’s story of loss and perseverance is touching, there isn’t really anything deep or convincing about grief or parenting in Fatherhood, making this promising tale something more middling and a touch disappointing. |
