Fatherhood – ABC Film Challenge – Comedy – F – Fatherhood – Movie Review
Director: Paul Weitz
Writer: Dana Stevens, Paul Weitz (Screenplay)
Writer: Matt Logelin (Book)
Cast
- Kevin Hart (Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle)
- Alfre Woodard (Annabelle)
- Lil Rel Howery (Get Out)
- DeWanda Wise (Jurassic World Dominion)
- Melody Hurd (Them)
Plot: A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter’s birth.
Runtime: 1 Hour 49 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Fatherhood starts when Matt (Hart) and his wife Liz (Ayorinde) are preparing for the biggest moment of their lives. The birth of their first child, however tragedy strikes, and Liz passes away, leaving Matt to raise their newborn baby Maddy. Now, Matt must turn to his friends Jordan (Howery) and Oscar (Carrigan) to help raise his daughter, despite his mother and mother-in-law offering to help.
What follows is Matt learning about parenting, which includes learning to adapt to workday life. Along with preparing to date himself, while doing the right thing for his growing daughter.
Verdict on Fatherhood
Fatherhood is a comedy-drama following a new father dealing with the shock of his wife’s sudden death the day after their baby is born. He must learn quickly how to be a single father as well as dealing with everyday life choices.
This is a nice story following the sudden change in someone’s life. It shows how a perfect world can come crashing down without anyone knowing. Kevin Hart gives a career best performance in the more serious role. He shows the struggle where he gets the little laughs through the more important life moments.
Final Thoughts –Fatherhood is a charming drama dealing with life’s sudden changes.
