This is not a Woody Allen type film. It is not a satire or spoof. It is not a drama nor comical examination of American customs. It is not crude either although there are a few moments. It took awhile to be sure exactly where this film was going but then I loved it.
The photos do not do it justice and the only reason I went to see it was because Michael Douglas and a few of his family were in it so I was curious. It actually was a new take on weddings and made the wedding seem so much more fun than people who over plan and want weddings to be so perfect.
By mixing the world of spys with wedding reception it makes you actually want to go to the wedding. If you see the film you will understand. The raindrop song scene makes everyone kids again and makes getting married seem like the adventure it should be rather than a stuffy event that grown ups can turn them into.
This film was such a surprise. I had scene Bruce Almighty and Daddy Day Care which were both funny but not crude as comedies have recently been. (Almighty is a classic) But In Laws was really funny reminded me of the rare film That Man from Rio. I could have seen a few actors playing the bride's father like Danny Devito but this worked. Douglas is as cool as ever. While obviously aimed at adults I actually went back to see this film again and brought my 8, 14,and 15 year daughters. I am sure few kids have seen this but parents perversely and regularly let kids see dark films like American Pie. My kids would never had seen In Laws but they loved it. There is nothing explicit or bad in here for kids except one kind of gross kiss but no big deal. This film is ultimately uplifting and has a style all of its own. My kids danced in the aisle after the film was over. I have to take others of all ages to see it.
The photos do not do it justice and the only reason I went to see it was because Michael Douglas and a few of his family were in it so I was curious. It actually was a new take on weddings and made the wedding seem so much more fun than people who over plan and want weddings to be so perfect.
By mixing the world of spys with wedding reception it makes you actually want to go to the wedding. If you see the film you will understand. The raindrop song scene makes everyone kids again and makes getting married seem like the adventure it should be rather than a stuffy event that grown ups can turn them into.
This film was such a surprise. I had scene Bruce Almighty and Daddy Day Care which were both funny but not crude as comedies have recently been. (Almighty is a classic) But In Laws was really funny reminded me of the rare film That Man from Rio. I could have seen a few actors playing the bride's father like Danny Devito but this worked. Douglas is as cool as ever. While obviously aimed at adults I actually went back to see this film again and brought my 8, 14,and 15 year daughters. I am sure few kids have seen this but parents perversely and regularly let kids see dark films like American Pie. My kids would never had seen In Laws but they loved it. There is nothing explicit or bad in here for kids except one kind of gross kiss but no big deal. This film is ultimately uplifting and has a style all of its own. My kids danced in the aisle after the film was over. I have to take others of all ages to see it.