Nick Pearson is a life-long bachelor who is finally settling down. On the brink of his wedding he is surprised to find he has a 13-year-old son who found him with help from a psychic. The problem is that Nick can't stand kids and would happily send the boy back to live with his biological mother, except that nobody has a clue who that might be. With nowhere to turn, Nick must hit the road with the boy and the neurotic, inept psychic to track down dozens of his ex-flings and a... (Full plot summary below)
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Nick Pearson is a life-long bachelor who is finally settling down. On the brink of his wedding he is surprised to find he has a 13-year-old son who found him with help from a psychic. The problem is that Nick can't stand kids and would happily send the boy back to live with his biological mother, except that nobody has a clue who that might be. With nowhere to turn, Nick must hit the road with the boy and the neurotic, inept psychic to track down dozens of his ex-flings and ask each the awkward question--with mixed results.
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| Blu-ray.comBrian Orndorf"I Hate Kids" is lazy and unfunny, but never surprisingly so, which makes the viewing experience something to dread instead of simply endure. |
| Los Angeles TimesGary GoldsteinActions and emotions turn on a dime, chuckles are few and it’s clear this predictable film, directed by John Asher, doesn’t quite realize how retrograde and often offensive it is — which makes it all even worse. |
| Movie NationRoger MooreThe sentimental stuff half-works, but “Kids” never works up any silly sense of “Hate.” Without that conviction, the characters don’t make sense, the scenes don’t set up a debate that sets off sparks and I Hate Kids plays like “Actually, I’m not all that keen on kids.” |
| ObserverRex ReedI endured this modest, sometimes vulgar and often insulting family flick for one reason only: an unusual chance to watch the charming, likable and woefully underrated Tom Hanks clone, Tom Everett Scott, in a rare leading role. Big mistake. We should all have stayed home with a good book or worthwhile rerun of a real family film like "Meet Me in St. Louis." |
| The New York TimesGlenn KennyThe single achievement of I Hate Kids, a new comedy directed by John Asher, is that it is simultaneously tepid and offensive. |
| The Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeIn a genre populated by an unusually high percentage of nearly unwatchable movies — the surprise-paternity comedy — John Asher's I Hate Kids comes as something of a surprise. Not because it's any good (no, no, no), but because of the number of talented people who, presumably having read the witless script, agreed to appear in it. |
| User ReviewJohn MI thought the film was really good. Well acted. funny story and great ending!! |
| User ReviewManuel NThis was so cute and good-natured but also had some fun, spicy humor! There was something for everyone in this. I really liked all the girlfriends ... and the dog! And Tituss Burgess was funny. Strong comedy and great dialogue. |
| User ReviewPrivate USuper fun and good for the whole family (although kids under 12 may not really get it). I thought this was great! |
| User ReviewPenny RThis movie was laugh out loud funny and is suitable to watch with your entire family. I highly recommend it! |
