Old Dads is a Netflix comedy that follows Jack Kelly (Bill Burr) and his two best friends, Connor Brody (Bobby Cannavale) and Mike Richards (Bokeem Woodbine), as they struggle to adjust to life after selling their company. The film is written, directed, and produced by Burr.
In Burr's directorial debut, I thought that he put together a plot was easy to follow and entertaining. For me the film was a bit misleading though as it leant more toward drama than comedy. Unfortunately, despite Burr's comedic background, the jokes often fell flat and some of the scenarios felt over the top and unrealistic. Additionally, the Gen X vs. Millennial premise was not entirely new, but the film did a decent job of poking fun at both generations.
I appreciated the diversity in casting and thought that everyone played well off of each other. Burr was entertaining and did a good job carrying the film as the lead. It was nice seeing Rachael Harris in a role that was different from her more well-known role in Suits. Her performance as the villainous Dr. Lois Schmieckel-Turner was enjoyable as she was able to bring a good amount of range to make her unlikeable. Overall though there were a lot of one dimensional characters. It would have been nice to see a deeper dive on the majority of the cast, especially the females.
In the end, Old Dads was a decent watch for a casual Netflix movie night. The film had its moments, but it ultimately failed to deliver on its comedic potential. Burr's directorial debut showed promise, but the film's humor and overall tone could have used some tweaks.
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