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Written January 25, 2013
Great Movie

by 1World

Don't know why critics panned this movie. I think they forget, people go to the theater to get entertained. If I wanted to learn something, I would go to the museum or or read the Encyclopedia.

I saw this movie because the previews were funny and I wanted to laugh.

So what is not too like?

*The chemistry between Billy Crystal and Bette Midler is undeniable. I wish they would make more movies together.

*Yes it is full of the familiar cliches: busy parents with little time for their kids, setting high expectations and organizing every aspect of their children's lives -- BUT -- it is entertaining!

*You will laugh.

*And when it comes out on DVD, you will see it again.

Movies are supposed to be fun! This one certainly is so go take the family!
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Written January 5, 2013
Parental Guidance

by Lillian5667

Loved it.. As grandparents we definitely related to it. Billy Crystal and Bette Midler were great together. The 3 children were wonderful. Thought it was going to be a silly movie but it turned out to be vey heartwarming. We realy enjoyed it.
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Written January 14, 2013
Great family flick!

by Sloothunter77

My husband didn't want to go to this movie, but he is really glad he did! Our whole family laughed so much...we absolutely loved this movie. Billy Crystal and Bette Midler were hysterical as grandparents. We highly recommend it as a fun family movie.
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Written January 17, 2013
Parental Guidance Delivers

by harvick29

It is so rare in this day and age when you can take the whole family to a non-animated film and everyone , from oldest to youngest , has a good time. Parental Guidance is one of those rare gems. It is a funny , touching , and very entertaining movie that the whole family will enjoy and talk about afterwards. I rarely recommend movies as much as I do this one - go see it!
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So-so
Written January 4, 2013
Parental Guidance

by tchr_darlene

It took a while to understand the personalities of the characters. The last 30 minutes were the most developed and moving, especially for grandparents who've experienced the parenting styles of their children.
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Written March 12, 2013
Good, Clean, Funny Family Movie

by mmartinez52

My husband and I enjoyed the movie very much. We laughed and I cried we thought Billy Crystal and Bett Middler were perfect for this movie.
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Written January 13, 2013
True comedy

by dragontech2210

I wasn't real high on this movie when I saw the previews at first, but it turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I had forgotten how good of an actor Billy crystal was. I think I would have chosen a different actress for the grandmother though. The child actors were good and funny in there own way. If you are looking for something to do like I was grab a few tickets to this movie. It is well worth the money.
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Oh No!
Written January 29, 2013
Quite possibly the worst movie I've ever seen.

by marylandmoviegoers

This movie is predictable, badly acted, and has characters that you struggle to like. The little boy is a huge brat that you wish would just go away. I saw some people leave the theatre in the middle of this movie. I wanted to join them, but the family was there with me. I stuck it out to the end. Ugh.
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Written December 30, 2012
Better than imagined

by Sparky901

I took my 10 & 12 year old to see this, expecting not very much. It turned out to be quite an entertaining movie! Pleasantly surprised!
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So-so
Written January 7, 2013
corny feel good movie

by coder01

If the Mrs wants to see this it won't be the most painful experience. Actually our 13 year old and I did enjoy it , my wife really enjoyed it. This could certainly be a wait and watch at home. Not much missed by waiting for this one.
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Written January 5, 2013
Parental guidance

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It's a must go !!! So funny and emotional at the same time .
Billy Crystal is funny as usual ,Beth Midler is just the perfect partner and Grand ma with Billy in that movie..I love the little song and dance together .. The kids are hilarious, I will watch again and again ...
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Written January 2, 2013
The movie as better than the reviews

by Betchadidn'tseeit

The movie had a good story line. It was good for all ages. My daughter thought the movie was funny. My son, said, "not too funny", both did laugh at some parts. The actors were good and it was better than the reviews.
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Written February 3, 2013
Great movie!!

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OK, I'm a "Mimi" and I have grand children ;-) so of course i "liked" this movie BUT the big reason also is that IT HAD A STORY LINE AND CHARACTERS AND HAD HEART!! I laughed, I cried!!! A+ movie for moi!
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Written December 27, 2012
Parental Guidance

by tsmtami

This is a great movie. A must see for the family, they just dont make movies like this much any more and Hats off to Billy Crystal and Bette Midler for such a great movie. It would pay some of the other writers to be more like this. Its shows you can have a great time a make a wonderful movie with out the potty mouth that nearly all movies have now a days. Thank You Billy Crystal for doing such a funny movie that the whole family can enjoy together. My husband and I laughed the whole time and so did everyone in the
theater. I love the Japanese chef, I have not seen him since he played Long Duck Dong in 16 candles. He was funny then and funny now. Great Movie!!!
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Written December 28, 2012
Great Family Movie

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My whole family went yesterday. It was funny enough and my kids aged 14, 11, and 9 enjoyed it. It's nice to have a movie that my whole family could see together without worrying about the language and subject matter!
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