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The War with Grandpa
2020 98 min United States of America PG 6+
★5.5
Comedy, Family
Director: Tim Hill
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Description
Peter is thrilled that his Grandpa is coming to live with his family. That is, until Grandpa moves into Peter's room, forcing him upstairs into the creepy attic. And though he loves his Grandpa, he wants his room back - so he has no choice but to declare war.
Budget:
$18M
US Gross:
$21.28M
Worldwide:
$43.39M
Starring
Robert De Niro
Actor
Uma Thurman
Actor
Rob Riggle
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
The War with Grandpa is a divisive family comedy that polarizes viewers with its Home Alone-style slapstick premise. While some find it a lighthearted and entertaining distraction, others criticize its uninspired humor, predictable plot, and thin character motivations.
| Screenplay | The film utilizes a predictable, formulaic plot that heavily leans on genre tropes reminiscent of 1990s slapstick comedies. | |
| Acting | The performances are uneven, with some viewers appreciating the commitment of the veteran ensemble cast and others finding their participation confusing or lacking spark. | |
| Humor | The humor relies on physical gags and childish pranks, which ranges from amusing, life-affirming fun for some to crude and unfunny for others. | |
| Pacing | The 94-minute runtime is a point of contention, with some viewers finding it an efficient escape while others feel the pacing is sluggish and the film overstays its welcome. |