{"id":1998,"date":"2017-11-13T08:02:42","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T15:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=1998"},"modified":"2017-11-13T16:16:29","modified_gmt":"2017-11-13T23:16:29","slug":"daddys-home-two-great-humor-great-cast-heart-warming-story-with-co-dadsgranddads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2017\/daddys-home-two-great-humor-great-cast-heart-warming-story-with-co-dadsgranddads\/","title":{"rendered":"Daddy\u2019s Home Two &#8211; Great Humor, Great Cast, Heart Warming Story with Co-Dads\/Granddads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2003\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Daddyshome2-202x300.jpg?resize=135%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Daddyshome2.jpg?resize=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1 202w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Daddyshome2.jpg?w=674&amp;ssl=1 674w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 135px) 100vw, 135px\" \/>Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty&#8217;s old-school, macho dad and Brad&#8217;s gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Ryan R. comments, \u201cI really enjoyed this film for its humor and the new cast additions.\u00a0 The humor is way better than the original. I must say that Paramount upped the comedy by a lot.\u201d Ella L. adds, \u201cThis film is so incredibly hilarious. The humor is quite slapstick and exaggerated, but is written so well and timed so perfectly that it is not obnoxious in the slightest.\u201d Rachael V. sums it up with, \u201cThe story is wonderful and heart warming. It is a real treat to see co-dads in action. Seeing this huge split family come together and thrive is beautiful. My favorite part of this movie is seeing the fantastic work done in choosing the grandfathers\u2019 roles.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>Daddy\u2019s Home Two<br \/>\nBy Ryan R., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 13<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oY79mNSvMaY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Daddy\u2019s Home Two<\/em> is definitely worth seeing and is funnier than the first movie.\u00a0 In this hilarious sequel to <em>Daddy\u2019s Home<\/em>, we see Dusty\u2019s (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad\u2019s (Will Ferrell), friendship and co-parenting skills put to the test when both their dads show up for Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>Towards the beginning of the film, one of the children expresses at a <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2008 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.c-300x163.jpg?resize=228%2C124\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.c.jpg?resize=300%2C163&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.c.jpg?resize=768%2C418&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.c.jpg?resize=1024%2C557&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.c.jpg?w=1362&amp;ssl=1 1362w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/>school play how sad it makes them feel about having two Christmas\u2019s in two different homes.\u00a0 After the play, Dusty and Brad come up with an idea and decide to tell the kids that they will have a <em>together<\/em> Christmas. Dusty\u2019s dad, Kurt (Mel Gibson) and Brad\u2019s dad, Don (John Lithgow) arrive during the time they are planning their perfect Christmas and that\u2019s when things start to get crazy. Don is a very talkative, affectionate and emotional type of dad. Meanwhile, Kurt is a very ultra masculine, loner type of dad, who is not the greatest parent.\u00a0 Kurt starts to instigate and stir things up between Brad and Dusty.\u00a0 The question is, will they have a successful family Christmas or will it be an epic failure?<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2002 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.i-300x169.jpg?resize=225%2C127\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.i.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.i.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I really enjoyed this film for its humor and the new cast additions.\u00a0 The humor is way better than the original. I must say that Paramount upped the comedy by a lot.\u00a0 One of my favorite scenes in the movie is when they went to talk to Santa. That visit to Santa leads to a specific turkey hunt. I don\u2019t want to spoil it for anyone because it is very entertaining. I also enjoyed the performances by the cast.\u00a0 Wahlberg and Ferrell maintain their comedic chemistry like they did in the first film. The new cast members, John Lithgow and Mel Gibson are very comical and make it more <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2000 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.g-300x168.jpg?resize=225%2C126\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.g.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.g.jpg?resize=768%2C431&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.g.jpg?w=780&amp;ssl=1 780w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>entertaining with their facial expressions, sarcasms and crazy antics.\u00a0 The jokes are amusing because of their delivery.\u00a0 Lithgow and Gibson are the polar opposites and they are hilarious. Oh, and watch out for Scarlett Estevez and Owen Wilder Vacarro, those two are little scene-stealers. They each have moments where they really shine.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2007 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.d-300x169.jpg?resize=225%2C127\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.d.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.d.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.d.jpg?resize=1024%2C575&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.d.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/>I must admit the movie can be a little childish and inappropriate at times. But overall it\u2019s worth the watch. After all, everyone should experience a little joy and laughter around the holidays. The message I took away from this film is that the dads in this blended family were willing to work with each other, despite their differences in parenting, for the sake of their kids so they could have a Merry Christmas together. I give this movie four out of five stars and recommend it to ages 9 \u00a0to 18 as well as adults. I also recommend it to those who like family comedies. This opens Friday, November 10, 2017 in theaters nationwide so, go check it out.<\/p>\n<p>Daddy\u2019s Home Two<br \/>\nBy Ella L., KIDSFIRST! Film Critic, age 13<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vzFiDYaesLY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This film is so incredibly hilarious. The humor is quite slapstick and exaggerated, but is written so well <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2006 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.e-300x150.jpg?resize=224%2C112\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.e.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.e.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.e.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.e.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/>and timed so perfectly that it is not obnoxious in the slightest. The plot is interesting to follow. The writers squeezed a lot of important and comical events into a short amount of time. However it doesn\u2019t seem rushed or forced.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2009\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.b-300x199.jpg?resize=225%2C149\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.b.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.b.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.b.jpg?w=950&amp;ssl=1 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><em>Daddy\u2019s Home Two,<\/em> the sequel to <em>Daddy\u2019s Home<\/em>, is directed by Sean Anders and stars Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, John Lithgow and Mel Gibson. In this film, two kids urge their mom (Linda Cardellini), their dad (Mark Wahlberg) and their step-dad (Will Ferrell) to have a \u201dtogether Christmas.\u201d They all agree before Dusty and Brad find out that both their dads (John Lithgow and Mel Gibson) are spending Christmas with them. The film follows this group of people as they try to enjoy a family holiday while tensions rise between each other.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7G4OBLu278Q?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The acting is awesome throughout this film. The deliv<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2001 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.h-300x169.jpg?resize=224%2C126\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.h.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.h.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.h.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.h.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/>ery of the jokes is so on point and it makes everything funnier than it already was. I could not keep my eyes off of the screen the entire time because this film is so much fun to watch. I had an absolute blast watching it. The holiday theme makes it a great family movie to watch during the upcoming holiday season.<\/p>\n<p>The message is about family and how important it is. I give this 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 9 to 18. You should know that there are slightly adult jokes. This film opens November 10, 2017 in theaters nationwide so go check it out whether you\u2019re with friends, family or even by yourself. You will have blast.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2010\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.a-202x300.jpg?resize=136%2C202\" alt=\"\" width=\"136\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.a.jpg?resize=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1 202w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.a.jpg?w=674&amp;ssl=1 674w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/>Daddy&#8217;s\u00a0Home\u00a0Two<br \/>\nBy Rachael V., KIDS FIRST! Juror<\/p>\n<p>The subject matter of <em>Daddy&#8217;s<\/em><em>\u00a0Home\u00a0Two<\/em> hits close to\u00a0home\u00a0for my family as we are a mixed-family family and my children are in split households. When the first film came out, all of us went to go see it in theaters together. So we were all super excited to have the honor of attending the press screening and reviewing the sequel.<\/p>\n<p>The story is wonderful and heart warming. It is a real treat to see co-dads in action. Seeing this huge split family come together and thrive is beautiful. My favorite part of this movie is seeing the fantastic work done in choosing the grandfathers\u2019 roles. Watching this, you really believe that Mel Gibson is Mark Wahlberg&#8217;s dad and\u00a0John Lithgow is Will Ferrell&#8217;s dad. They deliver such believable performances. On the other hand, John Cena&#8217;s character isn&#8217;t given enough character developm<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1999 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.f-200x300.jpg?resize=133%2C200\" alt=\"\" width=\"133\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.f.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/daddyshome2.f.jpg?w=666&amp;ssl=1 666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 133px) 100vw, 133px\" \/>ent to make a big impact. My least favorite part of this film is the ending. I can\u2019t tell you what it is because that would be a spoiler. I will say that it takes place at a Showcase Cinema and maybe it&#8217;s\u00a0 because I was at a Showcase Cinema watching this film, but I really did not enjoy the sequence of events at the ending.<\/p>\n<p>All together though, the film is well done, light hearted and funny. It brings light to a difficult subject and hopefully inspires some parents and step-parents to try a little bit harder because, in the end parenting is about the children not parents. This movie is rated PG-13 for some language and suggestive material. I feel it is appropriate for ages 10 to 18 as well as adults. I give it 5 out of 5 stars!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty&#8217;s old-school, macho dad and Brad&#8217;s gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down. 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