Little Fockers

Little Fockers

Honestly, there really is something hilarious about seeing tough man, Robert De Niro (now in his 60’s) standing in pyjamas sporting a raging boner as he does in the latest instalment of the Meet The Parents franchise The Little Fockers.

Ben Stiller and Co return to take the Fockers/Fuckers pun out for one last spin in what essentially winds up to be a tired version of the original gem.

However, the film does have some redeeming qualities and perhaps is not as bad as some say. If you have the right expectation, it is an enjoyable film with some funny moments and soft one liners, but the gags are what we have seen before and nothing new is added to the dynamic ensemble cast – which is the real shame. The story itself is ok and watchable, but you really wish for something more, something that they could have sunk their teeth into.

Gloriously returning to her role as Mother Focker, Roz, is Barbara Streisand who fills the role with a sassy, sexy, voluptuous confidence that belies her age. Dustin Hoffman, although in limited supply, returns as Bernie the wacked out Father Focker who in my opinion stole the show in Meet the Fockers but has little to do here. Jessica Alba makes an appearance (after her stunning , dramatic performance in The Killer Inside Me) as strikingly attractive (and annoying) drug rep Andi Garcia (yes, plenty of puns there) who becomes the films central catalyst.  Owen Wilson reprises his role as Pams ex, Kevin from the first film, but seems to mistake him as Zoolander character Hansel for most of the film.

As the film gets going, Greg is tempted to take on a job as the spokesman for an erectile dysfunction drug by Andi. Greg has been tempted by Jack to become the God-Focker of the family, which of course has responsibilities, like providing for the family, having a good home and giving the kids a good education.

Considering the film is based on the kids, they have very little to do with the film apart from their birthday party. So much humor could have been successfully centred around these characters (and their respective A-grade performers) that the point of a film about the Little Fockers would have actually been about the Little Fockers.

It’s a funny film in part and enjoyable if you are really in the mood for an easy film to digest.

For me:

2.5 Popcorns out of 5

Suitable for kids over

Moderate adult themes and language

No violence (unless you consider sticking a needle of adrenaline into a pecker as violent – which for some, it would be!)