Old Age versus New Age Parenting Being an avid fan of Billy Crystal, I eagerly awaited his return to the silver screen. I was not disappointed. Coupled with another veteran actress in Bette Midler (his doting wife), they made we ‘older’ parents appear archaic with their ‘tough love’ approach – (didn’t all Baby Boomers experience this as children?). The story goes on to explain how they are ‘the only’ set of grandparents available, to care for their 3 grandchildren, 12, 8 and 5, much to their daughter’s reluctance. Their daughter (played by Marissa Tomei) is all about ‘new age’ parenting and frowns heavily upon any strayings from her teachings. Therefore laying down her set of rules and opening the door to laughter.Naturally, things are going to go wrong, as Billy and Bette strive to keep the peace and understand their charges. As not only do the ‘Oldies’ react to each situation in an uninitiated new age-old age way causing havoc, but are also victims to a completely automated house which initially sees them as intruders, much to their grandies delight. PARENTIAL GUIDANCE is a movie worth taking a look at and taking your grandkids to. It’s a feel good movie. And without giving away the plot, Billy Crystal plays his usual affable self, who belts out an unexpected Acapella duet with Bette, along with some great co-stars of all ages, who end up loving him in spite of his mistakes.
Loved this Movie!!! We were so pleasantly surprised to see how clean and funny this movie was! I don’t even know if there was one cuss word in it! We loved it so much we saw it twice at the theater! And just yesterday, when my husband saw it was still there he said, “We could go see Parental Guidance again.” Haha! For those who choose movies that are clean and moral, this was one of them! A definite rarity in today’s entertainment industry!
Old Age versus New Age Parenting Being an avid fan of Billy Crystal, I eagerly awaited his return to the silver screen. I was not disappointed. Coupled with another veteran actress in Bette Midler (his doting wife), they made we ‘older’ parents appear archaic with their ‘tough love’ approach – (didn’t all Baby Boomers experience this as children?). The story goes on to explain how they are ‘the only’ set of grandparents available, to care for their 3 grandchildren, 12, 8 and 5, much to their daughter’s reluctance. Their daughter (played by Marissa Tomei) is all about ‘new age’ parenting and frowns heavily upon any strayings from her teachings. Therefore laying down her set of rules and opening the door to laughter.Naturally, things are going to go wrong, as Billy and Bette strive to keep the peace and understand their charges. As not only do the ‘Oldies’ react to each situation in an uninitiated new age-old age way causing havoc, but are also victims to a completely automated house which initially sees them as intruders, much to their grandies delight. PARENTIAL GUIDANCE is a movie worth taking a look at and taking your grandkids to. It’s a feel good movie. And without giving away the plot, Billy Crystal plays his usual affable self, who belts out an unexpected Acapella duet with Bette, along with some great co-stars of all ages, who end up loving him in spite of his mistakes.
Loved this Movie!!! We were so pleasantly surprised to see how clean and funny this movie was! I don’t even know if there was one cuss word in it! We loved it so much we saw it twice at the theater! And just yesterday, when my husband saw it was still there he said, “We could go see Parental Guidance again.” Haha! For those who choose movies that are clean and moral, this was one of them! A definite rarity in today’s entertainment industry!