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Director: Andy Fickman
Actors: Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei
PlotArtie Decker is a minor league baseball announcer who finds himself unemployed and struggling to adapt to his forced retirement. His daughter, Alice Simmons, invites him and his wife, Diane, to watch their three grandchildren in Atlanta while she and her husband, Phil, attend a work-related event. The couple is initially hesitant because of their old-fashioned parenting methods, but they reluctantly agree to help out. Upon arriving, Artie and Diane discover that Alice and Phil have created a highly structured, technology-driven environment for raising their kids, using modern parenting techniques that clash with their own.
As Artie and Diane attempt to manage the household, they face numerous challenges due to their outdated views on child-rearing. The children, accustomed to a high-tech lifestyle and specific behavioral guidelines, struggle to connect with their grandparents. Despite initial friction and a series of comedic misadventures, Artie and Diane gradually find ways to bridge the generational gap. By integrating a blend of contemporary and traditional approaches, they begin to establish a deeper bond with their grandchildren, leading to unexpected and heartwarming outcomes.
Writers: Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse
Release Date: 25 Dec 2012
Runtime: 105 min
Rating: PG
Country: United States
Language: English
Parental Guidance on Blu-ray is a serviceable rental at best, showcasing Billy Crystal's diminished comedic impact in a mediocre, uninspired film.
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