After seeing way too many comedy films with the same rehashed humor and jokes, this one doesn't bring anything new to the table in that respect. Mark Wahlberg has also played this type of role before, though it's a bit new for me seeing Rose Byrne playing the role of a mother. That being said, if you haven't watched any Sean Anders films (Daddy's Home, We're the Millers, etc.), then you might still enjoy the dialogue in this movie.
Regardless, I liked the premise of a pair of inexperienced parents adopting siblings from the foster care system; while kids not getting along with new parents / new family members is a trope, I haven't seen foster children, much less LatinX main characters portrayed in such a way. The movie also actually depicts some of the classes and lessons the parents are equipped with, making Instant Family more realistic than a film that attempted to contain only the "meaty" parts of the story. Pete and Ellie, the main characters, are not perfect people. They experience several hiccups throughout the parenting process, but you know that they're really trying.
My rating: 6.5/10
Regardless, I liked the premise of a pair of inexperienced parents adopting siblings from the foster care system; while kids not getting along with new parents / new family members is a trope, I haven't seen foster children, much less LatinX main characters portrayed in such a way. The movie also actually depicts some of the classes and lessons the parents are equipped with, making Instant Family more realistic than a film that attempted to contain only the "meaty" parts of the story. Pete and Ellie, the main characters, are not perfect people. They experience several hiccups throughout the parenting process, but you know that they're really trying.
My rating: 6.5/10