Bad Dads Film Review

Hey there, Bad Dads! On today's episode of the Bad Dads Film Review, we're stepping into a time machine and cruising through the streets of 1980s Naples with the Italian biographical comedy, "Mixed by Erry" (2023) . Imagine the vibrant, bustling streets of Naples, Italy, where the air buzzes with the latest music hits, all thanks to three brothers and their legendary mixtapes....

Hello, film-loving Dads! Today on Bad Dads Film Review, we're zooming in on some of the most iconic photographs in movie history, exploring a thriller that'll make you rethink your next photo development, and reminiscing about a classic kids' TV show. Top 5 Photos in Movies: Photographs in films can be powerful – they can tell a story, evoke emotion, or even become iconic in their o...

Today we're taking a trip back to the late '90s to discuss a quirky, offbeat gem: Pecker (1998) . Directed by John Waters, Pecker is a comedy that tells the story of a young amateur photographer in Baltimore, played by Edward Furlong. Pecker, so nicknamed for his childhood habit of pecking at his food, captures pictures of his eccentric family and the colourful characters around his neig...

Today, we're suiting up for a Bond-themed extravaganza, exploring the coolest gadgets and rides from 007's arsenal, diving into the latest Bond flick, and taking a nostalgic trip with a unique twist on the franchise for the younger audience. We wanted to chat about Bond Girls. But maybe that's just not ok any more. So instead we landed on gadgets and vehicles. Can you think of any f...

Today, we're donning our tuxedos and stepping into the high-stakes world of espionage with the 2006 James Bond reboot, Casino Royale. Casino Royale marks a significant shift in the Bond franchise, introducing Daniel Craig as a more rugged, emotionally complex 007. Gone are the over-the-top gadgets and eyebrow-raising one-liners of previous Bonds. Instead, Craig brings a raw, visceral intensit...

Hello again, movie-loving Dads! On today's episode of Bad Dads Film Review, we're journeying through cinematic stories enriched by the art of narration, before diving into a thrilling main feature and a charming kids' TV show that's sure to capture your little ones' imagination. Top 5 Films with a Narrator: Narration in films can be a powerful tool, adding layers of depth...

Today, we're lacing up our gloves and stepping into the ring with a real underdog story, Cinderella Man. Directed by Ron Howard, Cinderella Man takes us back to the Great Depression, where we meet James J. Braddock, a once-promising boxer forced into retirement after a string of losses. Played with a compelling blend of grit and vulnerability by Russell Crowe, Braddock struggles to support hi...

In this week's chaotic symphony of opinions first impressions matter as we break down the Top 5 Opening Scenes in movie history. Whether the rest of the movie is a masterpiece or not, these scenes captured our attention from the outset. From Kevin Costner peeing into a cup and drinking it in the opening moments of WATERWORLD to the librarian from GHOSTBUSTERS to Michael’s first kill in HALLOW...

Robert De Niro, Marlon Brando, Edward Norton and Angela Bassett teamed up with director Frank Oz for a classic 'One Last Job' type setup in heist movie THE SCORE (2001). Solid if predictable with decent pacing, it's that stellar cast which sets it apart and Brando is suitably curious in his final on-screen performance. We discuss the hilarious muppet based on set hostility and Edwar...

Hey there, Dads and film aficionados! It’s time for another episode of Bad Dads Film Review, and today we’re cozying up to delve into two compelling tales of age, regret, and reconciliation. First on our list is The Mule , brought to us by the legendary Clint Eastwood. In this gritty drama inspired by true events, Eastwood plays Earl Stone, a man in his 80s who stumbles into a job as a drug courie...

Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review, where this week we're saddling up and riding into the gritty world of Clint Eastwood's 1992 revisionist Western, Unforgiven. Unforgiven is not your typical Western shoot-'em-up. It's a film that questions the myths of the Old West, presenting a tale steeped in moral complexity and the harsh truths of frontier justice. Eastwood directs and s...

Welcome back to another cultured escapade with your favorite group of cinema-loving patriarchs here at Bad Dads Film Review ! This week we're tipping our berets to the charm of France with a très magnifique lineup! First off, let's uncork some vintage nostalgia as we reminisce over our favorite French characters and actors. Oh là là, do we have a list that dances from the cobblestone str...

This week, we're heading to the romantic streets of Paris with "Eiffel".  This isn't just a story about beams and bolts; it's a tale of passion, both in love and in architecture. Duris delivers a heartfelt performance as the brilliant yet tormented engineer, and Mackey shines as the enigmatic Adrienne.  If you've ever found yourself marveling at the Eiffel Tower'...

No One Will Save You is a gripping science fiction horror film from 2023. It's the brainchild of Brian Duffield, who not only wrote but also directed and produced it. One of the standout features of this movie is its unique approach to dialogue – imagine watching a 93-minute film with only five clearly audible words! The story centers around Brynn, a seamstress who's dealing with the los...

Join us for more incredible insights, as we get to grips with Ballerina. Not the Ana de Armas one, because that isn't out until 2024, and this is 2023. We getting stuck into the Korean revenge movie directed by Lee Chung-hyun which features so excellent action and great performances. The dads all really enjoyed this one, especially the innovatively shot action sequences.  Dan thought the he e...

Hey there, Dads! Are you ready for another thrilling ride? This week on Bad Dads Film Review, we're diving headfirst into a suspenseful little number that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about your neighbors. Enter "10 x 10" . A seemingly simple title for a movie that's anything but. Picture this: Luke Evans, playing the intense yet mysterious Lewis, k...

We're on holiday! Well, more accurately, Sidey is on holiday which means the the Bad Dads gears come to a grinding halt. Never fear though because Dan and I sat down to discuss Spanish director Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia's THE PLATFORM. A single location horror with a searing anti-capitalist message, we loved the utterly unique premise, minimalist set design and it's single blunt metaph...

It's time for a deep dive – literally – as we plunge into the abyss on this aquatic edition of Bad Dads Film Review. First up, let's submerge ourselves in the world of submarines! Over the years, there have been so many iconic submarines that have graced the big screen, haven't there? Remember The Nautilus from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"? A true marvel of underwater en...

Today, we're venturing into the icy depths of the Cold War in an episode of Bad Dads Film Review that promises to be both chilling and thrilling. Let's dive deep into "K-19: The Widowmaker" . This one isn't just a film – it's an experience. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, this gripping drama, led by Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson, takes us aboard the Soviet Union's f...

Welcome back to another delightful episode of Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're getting a little bit piggy, a tad mystical, and even diving into the digital realm. Hope you Dads are strapped in for the ride! First up, it's pig time! Now, who doesn’t love a good pig? They're cute, often quite smart, and they've given us some of the best characters in books and movies. Babe, for...

Writer and producer George Miller spent nearly a decade attempting to bring his adaptation of Dick King-Smith's novel The Sheep-Pig to the big screen, eventually teaming with co-writer and director Christopher Noonan for 1993's BABE, the story of a pig who wants to be a sheepdog.   Completely timeless with moments of sweet sincerity balanced against the movies desire to stay true to the...

Unless you’re grifting for oil companies or are the kind of person who uses the phrase "mainstream media" unironically you understand that mankind has perpetrated significant and seemingly irreversible damage to our planet through intensive industrial agriculture, over population, over fishing, deforestation, pollution and the burning of fossil fuels which has triggered climate change, d...

This is going to take some imagination because it is a very subtle movie but IDIOCRACY (2006) asks us to visualise a world  in which America is in danger of becoming a dry, polluted wasteland ruled by a crude reality tv star who cannot pronounce the word ‘nuclear’ properly, where corporations manipulate and corrupt a vulgar, angry and willfully ignorant population using a combination of fake news...

Hey Dads, welcome back to the Jurassic edition of the Bad Dads Film Review! Hope you've got your archaeologist gear on hand because today we're diving deep into the prehistoric world. Let's kick things off with some dino talk. We all have our favourite dinosaurs, whether it's from a movie, a book, or that one trip to the Natural History Museum. Remember the big ol' T-Rex?...

Welcome back to another roaring episode of Bad Dads Film Review, where the stakes are high and the dinosaurs are... well, life-sized! Alright Dads, we're hopping in the time machine today, not to the era of neon shirts or cassette tapes, but much, much further. We're going to an island where the impossible becomes possible: the magical, the mythical, the legendary – Jurassic Park. You re...