Review of Daddy's Home (2015) by Steve S — 05 May 2016

It had some potential, but the script was horrendous. Why doesn't Ferrell write anymore?

This review of Daddy's Home (2015) was written by Steve S on 05 May 2016.

Daddy's Home has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Charlie E (185) on 11 Nov 2017

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By Tiger L (206) on 11 Nov 2017

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This is what someone who only goes to see an Adam Sandler film every now and then would describe as a funny movie…

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By Bret H (14) on 22 Dec 2017

One movie where Will Ferrell is actually funny. He and Mark Wahlberg have some chemistry going on making for an entertaining film…

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By Frankrog29 (24) on 08 Feb 2018

Daddy's Home is terrible. It's not funny. I don't know if it's the direction or the film editing, but the comedic timing is off…

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