This is the sequel to Meet The Parents. If you haven’t seen that movie - see it instead. Not that this one is bad. More that this movie suceeds because of the first instead of in spite of it.
What I mean by that is that, there are a lot of jokes in the second film that are basically references to their counter parts in the first film. The thing that makes this film enjoyable is the fact that although they reference the original film they don’t copy it. They put some new spins on it.
Which is actually one of the things that made it fun to watch. You sort of know the joke but it ends up being with different people in a different punch line. Perfect example is the opening flight. In the first film Ben Stiller has the flight from hell. He has a terrible flight attendant he ends up having a fight with on the plane. In this one, the flight couldn’t be more perfect. In fact the same flight attendant shows up but is kind and takes special care of Ben Stiller.
Barabra Steisand and Dustin Hoffman do well as the Fockers. It is somewhat difficult to understand who they could have raised such an uptight kid - but I suppose that is the basis of the comedy.
Bottom Line: Not earth shattering but well above average for a sequel.
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