Miller Rogen is powerless to erase the emotional undertow that carries this story forward. All of the pent-up animosity her movie doesn't know what to do with becomes its greatest asset
Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer are wonderful playing off one another. Funny when the moment calls for funny, authentic and believable when the moment calls for substantive drama
a likeable comedy that plays it too safe; The movie's arc is too conventional by half, but the appeal of the two main actors keeps it (sorry) afloat, maybe more than it should
"Like Father" isn't a lascivious cringe-farce. For the most part, it's barely a comedy at all, first by choice and then for other, more disappointing reasons
"Like Father" is the stronger of the two.. it's a predictable comedy of reconciliation. But it boasts substantial pleasures, largely on account of the performers
by Richard Roeper [Chicago Sun-Times ]
by Benjamin Lee [The Guardian ]
