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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 14, 2013
In this case PG means, Pretty Good, but not Great.

by Chican2

Parental Guidance gets off to a slow start, but picks up throughout the movie... a little. Major overacting from Crystal, Midler and Tomei subsides somewhat. But story's decent if a bit expected. Empty-nesters will identify and likely be moved by reality of separation, loss of connection as children become adults. See the matinee... then go to nice 5 pm dinner!
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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 December 28, 2012
Parental Guidance

by RocknGrandma

This was so good! Well worth the cost of the theater ticket. I could watch this over and over. I started laughing from the start. My husband even loved it. Well written, directed, and most of all the acting was superb. As a parent and grandparent, I could totally relate. WELL DONE!!!!!!!
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Written January 16, 2013
Enjoyable

by joeshirl7

This was the perfect movie to just sit back, relax, and enjoy. Best seen with a small audience so you don't miss any lines. Amusing but not hysterical. Just a pleasant 100 minutes.
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Written January 21, 2013
Awesome family movie

by lmalaw

I saw this movie with my 11 year old son and his two friends and we all loved it!! Humor was appropriate for all ages. Very touching family movie. I would highly recommend it.
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Written January 15, 2013
GREAT LIGHT HUMOR MOVIE

by ftussey

BILLY CRYSTAL AND BETT MIDLER? NICE WAY TO SPEND A WINTERY AFTERNOON. A LITTLE SLAPSTICK, MARRIAGE HUMOR AND NEUROTIC KIDS, REALLY HEART WARMING, LOTSA FUN EVEN AT THE EXPENSE OF THR OLDER AND THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS.
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Written January 19, 2013
parental guidance

by babydkwgirl

I went to see this movie and I really enjoyed the fact there wasn't any foul language in it. It has a good storyline and the actors were really good. If you want a good laugh, go see it.
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Written January 1, 2013
Parental Guidance

by monopolyfan

It was hilarious. Some of the stunts were pretty outrageous but it made you laugh and some of the content was soul searching and make you laugh! Glad we went to see it.
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Written January 1, 2013
Funny and heartwarming, but takes awhile to get going

by BoroAviator

The first half hour is slow. The middle is pretty good, and it really comes together well at the end. Definately worth seeing. Once Billy Crystal and the kids catch their rhythym, it really gets good. I genuinely liked the kids and the grandparents (Crystal/Middler). Marissa was disappointing.
This movie is certainly worth a few hours, on a Sunday afternoon, at the movies.
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Written January 7, 2013
Cute Family Movie

by robbysmama2001

Billy Crystal is very funny as Grandpa "Farty" in this movie. It's a heartwarming story of grandparents and grandchildren coming together and getting to know eachother and love eachother. It also shows us how anal and out of touch the parent generation is today with over scheduling their children and giving their children everything they want, instead of giving them TIME and love, which is all children really want and need.

I would recommend the movie and will be getting it on DVD when it comes out. : )
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Written January 1, 2013
So glad that I ignored the critics

by Wkosekatl

I almost skipped this great film because of the earlier reviews. I am so glad I decided to give it a chance and went with my 9 year old. The movie was delightful and very entertaining. I wish Hollywood would make more flicks like this one!!
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Written December 27, 2012
great family movie

by kfreeman61

It was a refreshing experience to sit in a theatre without hearing curse words or seeing racy scenes in what was called a family movie. This trully is a family movie. It is funny, entertaining, enjoyable movie. We sooo enjoyed it!
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Written January 4, 2013
The movie

by The critic Rater

This was a fantastic Movie! It was great for the kids and i loved it my self! It was the kids Birthday yesterday and they were turning 11 and so they are triplets 1 boy 2 girls. They had 3 Friends over and they stayed the night and we went to go see this movie and im still laughing and so are the kids we loved the movie!
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Written December 28, 2012
parental guidance

by Trudycourey

what a great movie!! more laughs than 5 other movies combined. not offensive, super fun, yet meaningful message, perfect cast, great for everyone. This is what we need more of!! Must see!!
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