25 Parental Guidance
Starring: Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott
Director: Andy Fickman
Out: 25 December 2012
A minor league baseball broadcaster (Crystal) and his estranged soon-to-be-ex wife (Midler) find themselves in charge of their three grandkids when their daughter goes away for work. Grandpa starts out with 21st century methods of childcare but soon is forced to resort to an old-school style of parenting. With this cast, it feels like the 80s again. I’m not convinced Crystal and Midler can still carry a movie, but it’s nice to see oldies getting a shot. The director’s track record (‘You Again’, ‘Race to Witch Mountain’, ‘The Game Plan’) suggests very family-friendly material that won’t be big on laughs. [Critics: 19%] [Public: 5.8] – Mediocre
