![]() Indie Reviews (Main) > Indie Reviews (Main).At its core, this film is an ad for adopting children, but it does such a great job telling this story that the ad feels like a worthy conclusion to the movie. Yes, it's predictable and yes it doesn't take many risks, but the execution of each storyline is extremely commendable. Filled with emotion, comedy in the right places, and an overall dramatic tone that I think many viewers will fall in love with, this film comes very highly recommended from me. Instant Family may not have been a film on your radar, but it should be. ![]() I usually find myself saying the opposite about filmmakers, but I honestly can't express how much this film caught me by surprise. I had pretty much counted out ever hyping up one of his future films, but I'll now be awaiting his next career choice. Luckily, even directors who have had a streak of weak pictures can have a good day at the office and I believe he knocked this one out of the park. For the material she was given, I was emotionally invested from beginning to end.īeing directed by Sean Anders, I had very little faith that I'd like this film, because his work on Daddy's Home, Horrible Bosses 2, and That's My Boy was pretty less than stellar, at least in my opinion. Yes, the movie is slightly tame so that it's accessible to everyone, but that's not a negative towards this film at all. She portrayed someone who would be in this position in such a believable and real way. ![]() Not having seen much of her in the past, I must admit I wasn't expecting her performance to be as good as it was. Even though I believe they both sold their roles very well and seemed to be completely invested, I believe the standout performance came from the oldest daughter in Isabela Moner. Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne lead this film and they actually have surprisingly great on-screen chemistry. This movie never chose sides as to who was right or wrong in this story, but rather let the audience decide for themselves what they thought the right choices should be. With great progression in terms of coming to terms with reality, this movie balances the perspectives of the children, as well as the adults, equally, which was a breath of fresh air. Willing to take the risk, they adopt three children and their daily routines are forever changed. This may be a studio trying to earn a quick buck with families, but if that's the only negative, there's no reason I can't recommend this one to everyone.įollowing Pete and Ellie as they decide to adopt a teenager, they quickly realize their lives are about to be flipped upside down, due to the fact that Lizzy (their adoption choice) comes with two younger siblings as well. Sure, this is a breezy watch for families of all ages, but this is a very sweet story, told in a way that tugs at your heartstrings, while also remaining genuine and authentic from start to finish. ![]() It's very rare that I find a film that I had no interest in, that I end up nearly falling in love with. Surprisingly, I can't recommend this film enough. I wasn't looking forward to this one very much because the ads looked very formulaic and unfunny to me. While Instant Family isn't the most original film out there, it sure works very hard to win over audiences. This may look and feel like a mainstream Hollywood family comedy, but it cuts to some pretty deep places, poses some rather gutting questions, and does it all with such a strong sense of purpose itï¿ 1/2(TM)s impossible to ignore.Īlso, the The Blind Side bit is too good and Tig Notaro and Octavia Spencer need a buddy comedy in an active stage of production like yesterday.įamily-friendly fare is hard to come by in terms of quality content, due to the fact that every story has pretty much been told. Wahlberg and Byrne do their best versions of their most likable personas and the kids are even better. Yeah, this is about as accessible and as broad a comedy a studio can make, but the film doesnï¿ 1/2(TM)t sugarcoat the harsh realities of the foster care system and, more specifically, the circumstances of the scenario weï¿ 1/2(TM)re presented with in the film. Instant Family balances the reality and seriousness of the issues with the system and the numerous unseen ramifications being risked when taking on the task of fostering or adopting with the humor necessary to make it through everything without losing ones mind. This hit a certain personal spot for me & the wife having recently gone through the process of opening our house for adoption/fostering. ![]()
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