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Fatherhood
2021 109 min Canada, United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.6
Drama, Comedy
Director: Paul Weitz
🎭 Based on
«Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love»
byMatthew Logelin
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Description
A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story.
Starring
Kevin Hart
Actor
Alfre Woodard
Actor
Lil Rel Howery
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Fatherhood is a modest, predictable dramedy that centers almost entirely on Kevin Hart's transition into a more grounded, dramatic role. While many viewers find his performance sincere and touching, critics remain divided on whether the film successfully balances its tonal shifts or offers anything beyond standard genre clichés.
| Acting | Kevin Hart provides a surprisingly grounded and sincere performance that marks a successful departure from his typical comedic persona. | |
| Originality | The screenplay leans heavily on predictable genre tropes and formulaic plot points, resulting in a lack of originality. | |
| Screenplay | The script suffers from tonal inconsistency, frequently inserting misplaced humor that clashes with the weight of the film's dramatic themes. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the direction are split: some appreciate Paul Weitz’s ability to rein in Hart’s excesses, while others find the directorial approach uneven and lacking in detail. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the emotional resonance are divided: some viewers find the portrayal of grief and single fatherhood touching and relatable, while others feel the emotional beats are forced or underdeveloped. |