His wedding day quickly approaching, naïve Jason is talked into a spring break road trip to Florida. What he doesn't know is the Grandpa has an alternate agenda.
Robert De Niro (Dick), Zac Efron (Jason), Zoey Deutch (Shadia), Aubrey Plaza (Lenore), Jason Mantzoukas (Tan), Dermot Mulroney (David), Julianne Hough (Meredith), Danny Glover (Stinky), Adam Pally (Nick).
Dirty Grandpa is funny and even interesting, but hardly original. After losing his wife, Dick convinces Jason to drive him to Florida for spring break and some sowing of wild oats. Once there Jason, his wedding day approaching, finds that remaining loyal to his fiancée may be a challenge. From there the film is silly humor and exploration of the paper thin plot with an ending that is easily anticipated.
Acting was decent with De Niro doing well as usual. Efron has gained some skills, did pretty good, and seemed to work well with De Niro. Deutch, Plaza, Mulroney, Hough, Glover, and the remainder of the cast were solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are mild but fitting. Action is also mild but good. Dialogue is decent with some nice laughs, but also some dry scenes. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall the best description of this one is mild humor. The film never really develops strong energy and the plot is somewhat worn out at this point. Those who enjoy late night comedy may enjoy this one.
With some sexuality, foul language, and more than a few adult situations, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2016
Reviewed: 8.17.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Late Night Comedy, Comedy
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Robert De Niro (Dick), Zac Efron (Jason), Zoey Deutch (Shadia), Aubrey Plaza (Lenore), Jason Mantzoukas (Tan), Dermot Mulroney (David), Julianne Hough (Meredith), Danny Glover (Stinky), Adam Pally (Nick).
Dirty Grandpa is funny and even interesting, but hardly original. After losing his wife, Dick convinces Jason to drive him to Florida for spring break and some sowing of wild oats. Once there Jason, his wedding day approaching, finds that remaining loyal to his fiancée may be a challenge. From there the film is silly humor and exploration of the paper thin plot with an ending that is easily anticipated.
Acting was decent with De Niro doing well as usual. Efron has gained some skills, did pretty good, and seemed to work well with De Niro. Deutch, Plaza, Mulroney, Hough, Glover, and the remainder of the cast were solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are mild but fitting. Action is also mild but good. Dialogue is decent with some nice laughs, but also some dry scenes. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall the best description of this one is mild humor. The film never really develops strong energy and the plot is somewhat worn out at this point. Those who enjoy late night comedy may enjoy this one.
With some sexuality, foul language, and more than a few adult situations, this should be fine for older teens and above.
Released: 2016
Reviewed: 8.17.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Late Night Comedy, Comedy
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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