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Erasmus (Steve Coogan, right) hosts a “lifestyle” TV show for foodies, assisted by his partner Paul (Paul Rudd, left). Everything is going swimmingly for the show, although there is also plenty of alcohol-enhanced bickering when the cameras aren’t rolling. Cue Bill, the grandson Erasmus didn’t even know he had — Erasmus had only recently gotten around to telling Paul he has a son — who shows up on their doorstep during a party one night, demanding a place to sleep and something to eat — none of that fancy-schmancy stuff, some real food: Taco Bell. Erasmus and Paul struggle with how to incorporate Bill into their lives, only to then face Bill’s father wanting the boy back now that he’s out of jail.
There is quite a bit of bickering between the main characters, effectively establishing them as self-centered to the point of egomania, but the bickering is in the service of comedy, as the sharp dialogue adds to the farcical events unfolding as the superficially confident men flounder in their newfound roles as foster parents. There were more than enough laugh-out-loud moments to smooth over the annoying bits of petty squabbling. Not quite a must-see, but definitely highly recommended.
There is quite a bit of bickering between the main characters, effectively establishing them as self-centered to the point of egomania, but the bickering is in the service of comedy, as the sharp dialogue adds to the farcical events unfolding as the superficially confident men flounder in their newfound roles as foster parents. There were more than enough laugh-out-loud moments to smooth over the annoying bits of petty squabbling. Not quite a must-see, but definitely highly recommended.
• IMDb • trailer (YouTube) • Twitter / Facebook / Instagram: @IdealHomeMovie • limited U.S. theatrical engagement beginning June 29 • opens in UK July 6 •
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