Film Review: Why Him?
Genre: Comedy
Cert: 15 cert , Should of been 18 cert due to content
Story: Over the holidays, Ned (Bryan Cranston), an overprotective but loving dad and his family visit his daughter at Stanford, where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird (James Franco). The rivalry develops,and Ned's panic level goes through the roof when he finds himself lost in this glamorous high-tech world and learns that Laird is about to pop the question.
Likes : When it come to comedy Bryan Cranston is no stranger to it from starring in Malcolm in the middle , so going in to this film a knew what to expect. Im not normally a fan of James Franco as he can tend to over act in certain film's but i will say this film is genuinely funny.
The comedy is not over force & perfectly time though the film which is perfect for a comedy film , although i would call it a Rom- com to be honest as its got a bit of a romance vibe to it as well.
James Franco is brilliant Plays this role with easy , as he play the typical boyfriend nightmare for any parent to see their daughter although he has a good heart the no filter on his month is what actually make this film funny , which i can see this film connecting with certain parent on some level with this one.
The best thing for this film which was given a 15 although it is a R-rated film just due to the amount of strong language & sexual under tone of this film , but it done in such a way with Bryan Cranston & James Franco playing off each other is what make this film absolutely funny.
There were a lot of similarities between this film and 'Meet the Parents' (which was also a Hamburg film), only with this film the roles are reversed , with the daughter's boyfriend being the crazy one. Quite a similar formula was followed and that makes perfect sense , because 'Meet the Parents' was a very enjoyable film.
alot of Cranston's actions (which drive the story) can come across a little unjustified and unnecessary, much the same as Ben Stiller's character in meet the parents. which is a minor problem though and something that is easy to get past.
Even some of the scene with the picture hanging up actually got a laugh out of the audience which is great in showing that the film has actually done something right , even i laughed at them because it was just too funny not too.
The pink panther moments where a little weird because your WT...... when they happen , but you can see the what i meant by the pink panther moments if you've every watched pink panther & watch this film.
As for a comedy i can genuinely say this is genuine funny & sometime hilarious moments that will keep you entertained throughout the film , Even Megan Mullally was actually funny throughout this film as she comes across as this straight mum , yet underneath there is whole wild side to her which funny.
Zoey Deutch brilliant in this film play the girlfriend trying to keep the peace end up being the mother figure in the film try's so hard to keep the peace, it show's on screen , Keegan-Michael Key was actually pretty funny as well.
If your looking for a great funny film this year Why Him is a brilliant comedy that well balanced in Comedy & Romance with a cameo from the rock group Kiss , playing themselves in an awkward way which was funny as well.
Dislikes : I feel there was room for more comedy in this film has it felt a little light on humor moments although the moment we got were funny as hell , i feel there could of been more.
Overall : Hilarious out right funny moments , great balance Romance & comedy. a must to see.
Rating: 5 out of 5 for Entertainment / 9.2 out of 10 Concept
Cert: 15 cert , Should of been 18 cert due to content
Director: John Hamburg
Screen writer: Jonah Hill (story) John Hamburg (story) & Ian Helfer (story) John Hamburg .(screenplay) & Ian Helfer
Starring: Zoey Deutch , James Franco , Tangie Ambrose , Cedric the Entertainer , Bob Stephenson , Bryan Cranston , Megan Mullally, Zack Pearlman , Griffin Gluck , Jee Young Han , Mary Pat Gleason , Juliette B. Reiss , Melissa Graver , Steffen Dziczek , Jimmy Badstibner , Gene Simmons , Paul Stanley , Keegan-Michael Key
Running time: 1h 51min
Parents advised to read before viewing film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.
Sex & Nudity: The portrayal of various mature themes are discussed, albeit treated with discretion.
The film contains various sexual references that occur in a comedic setting.
The sexual references include (but are not limited to), a Japanese word that evokes imagery of the aftermath of sex , which is misunderstood by a character and used incorrectly by him; passing remarks about the curvatures of a woman's body; euphemisms about intercourse and a sexual fetish; sexual advances towards a married woman, including the use of an abbreviation that alludes to sexual activity to describe her; art paintings that depict animals in mounting positions and abstract metal sculptures that are interpreted by characters as representations of sexual acts; and a brief, incidental scene of two men kissing.
Violence & Gore: Character punches another character , a chicken is thrown
Profanity: The infrequent use of stronger expletives such as "motherf**ker" is featured, but they are justified by context and not impactful.
The film contains moderate uses of coarse language, such as the expletive "f**k", as well as the stronger expletive "motherf**ker".
These words are uttered sporadically and non-aggressively throughout the film when characters engage in day-to-day conversation with each other.
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: The film contains some verbal references to drug use where a character is implied to have taken marijuana.
The discussions are, however, depicted as brief, discreet and do not encourage drug use.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: 'Why Him?' is a comedy that revolves around the Fleming family and their daughter's rich techno-entrepreneur boyfriend, Laird. The stark difference in personality between the father and Laird results in the planned family visit ending in disaster.
Official MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong language and sexual material throughout
Screen writer: Jonah Hill (story) John Hamburg (story) & Ian Helfer (story) John Hamburg .(screenplay) & Ian Helfer
Starring: Zoey Deutch , James Franco , Tangie Ambrose , Cedric the Entertainer , Bob Stephenson , Bryan Cranston , Megan Mullally, Zack Pearlman , Griffin Gluck , Jee Young Han , Mary Pat Gleason , Juliette B. Reiss , Melissa Graver , Steffen Dziczek , Jimmy Badstibner , Gene Simmons , Paul Stanley , Keegan-Michael Key
Running time: 1h 51min
Parents advised to read before viewing film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.
Sex & Nudity: The portrayal of various mature themes are discussed, albeit treated with discretion.
The film contains various sexual references that occur in a comedic setting.
The sexual references include (but are not limited to), a Japanese word that evokes imagery of the aftermath of sex , which is misunderstood by a character and used incorrectly by him; passing remarks about the curvatures of a woman's body; euphemisms about intercourse and a sexual fetish; sexual advances towards a married woman, including the use of an abbreviation that alludes to sexual activity to describe her; art paintings that depict animals in mounting positions and abstract metal sculptures that are interpreted by characters as representations of sexual acts; and a brief, incidental scene of two men kissing.
Various non-explicit depictions of sexual activities are also featured, and they are neither detailed nor prolonged.
There are also some implied sexual scenes in the film.
The first scene depicts an intoxicated woman trying to arouse her husband by posturing herself provocatively at him. When he refuses to engage in sex, the woman is then implied to achieve gratification through the use of a toilet bidet.
The second scene depicts a couple engaging in foreplay. After the woman lies down on a tabletop, the man is seen to move his head downwards and out of frame to imply oral sex.
As the sexual references and implied sexual scenes do not contain strong details or explicit descriptions, they can be permissible for an older teen audience.
There are also some implied sexual scenes in the film.
The first scene depicts an intoxicated woman trying to arouse her husband by posturing herself provocatively at him. When he refuses to engage in sex, the woman is then implied to achieve gratification through the use of a toilet bidet.
The second scene depicts a couple engaging in foreplay. After the woman lies down on a tabletop, the man is seen to move his head downwards and out of frame to imply oral sex.
As the sexual references and implied sexual scenes do not contain strong details or explicit descriptions, they can be permissible for an older teen audience.
Violence & Gore: Character punches another character , a chicken is thrown
Profanity: The infrequent use of stronger expletives such as "motherf**ker" is featured, but they are justified by context and not impactful.
The film contains moderate uses of coarse language, such as the expletive "f**k", as well as the stronger expletive "motherf**ker".
These words are uttered sporadically and non-aggressively throughout the film when characters engage in day-to-day conversation with each other.
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking: The film contains some verbal references to drug use where a character is implied to have taken marijuana.
The discussions are, however, depicted as brief, discreet and do not encourage drug use.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: 'Why Him?' is a comedy that revolves around the Fleming family and their daughter's rich techno-entrepreneur boyfriend, Laird. The stark difference in personality between the father and Laird results in the planned family visit ending in disaster.
Official MPAA Rating: Rated R for strong language and sexual material throughout
Story: Over the holidays, Ned (Bryan Cranston), an overprotective but loving dad and his family visit his daughter at Stanford, where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird (James Franco). The rivalry develops,and Ned's panic level goes through the roof when he finds himself lost in this glamorous high-tech world and learns that Laird is about to pop the question.
Likes : When it come to comedy Bryan Cranston is no stranger to it from starring in Malcolm in the middle , so going in to this film a knew what to expect. Im not normally a fan of James Franco as he can tend to over act in certain film's but i will say this film is genuinely funny.
The comedy is not over force & perfectly time though the film which is perfect for a comedy film , although i would call it a Rom- com to be honest as its got a bit of a romance vibe to it as well.
James Franco is brilliant Plays this role with easy , as he play the typical boyfriend nightmare for any parent to see their daughter although he has a good heart the no filter on his month is what actually make this film funny , which i can see this film connecting with certain parent on some level with this one.
The best thing for this film which was given a 15 although it is a R-rated film just due to the amount of strong language & sexual under tone of this film , but it done in such a way with Bryan Cranston & James Franco playing off each other is what make this film absolutely funny.
There were a lot of similarities between this film and 'Meet the Parents' (which was also a Hamburg film), only with this film the roles are reversed , with the daughter's boyfriend being the crazy one. Quite a similar formula was followed and that makes perfect sense , because 'Meet the Parents' was a very enjoyable film.
alot of Cranston's actions (which drive the story) can come across a little unjustified and unnecessary, much the same as Ben Stiller's character in meet the parents. which is a minor problem though and something that is easy to get past.
Even some of the scene with the picture hanging up actually got a laugh out of the audience which is great in showing that the film has actually done something right , even i laughed at them because it was just too funny not too.
The pink panther moments where a little weird because your WT...... when they happen , but you can see the what i meant by the pink panther moments if you've every watched pink panther & watch this film.
As for a comedy i can genuinely say this is genuine funny & sometime hilarious moments that will keep you entertained throughout the film , Even Megan Mullally was actually funny throughout this film as she comes across as this straight mum , yet underneath there is whole wild side to her which funny.
Zoey Deutch brilliant in this film play the girlfriend trying to keep the peace end up being the mother figure in the film try's so hard to keep the peace, it show's on screen , Keegan-Michael Key was actually pretty funny as well.
If your looking for a great funny film this year Why Him is a brilliant comedy that well balanced in Comedy & Romance with a cameo from the rock group Kiss , playing themselves in an awkward way which was funny as well.
Dislikes : I feel there was room for more comedy in this film has it felt a little light on humor moments although the moment we got were funny as hell , i feel there could of been more.
Overall : Hilarious out right funny moments , great balance Romance & comedy. a must to see.
Rating: 5 out of 5 for Entertainment / 9.2 out of 10 Concept
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