Why Him? (2016)

Why Him? (2016)

2016 R 111 Minutes

Comedy

A dad forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter's young rich boyfriend.

Overall Rating

5 / 10
Verdict: So-So
  • accioconnor

    accioconnor

    1 / 10
    Why Him? is an unfunny pile of garbage that had me checking the time every 30 seconds. Read the full review »
  • Corey

    Corey

    3 / 10
    This wasn't what I expected. Even the eye candy that is James Franco couldn't save this film. And why did I think--even when I first saw the early trailers--that it was Tina Fey playing the prospective mother-in-law; and still thought it was Tina... Read the full review »
  • Elite Reviewer
    "Why Him?" may have you laughing just enough to justify the cost of a movie theater ticket. Still, even if you like Franco, Cranston, Mullally, or Deutch, we say it might be better to wait and watch this one as a rental... Read the full review »
  • TheReelBurke

    TheReelBurke

    6 / 10
    Despite the predictable clichéd plot, "Son in Law" anyone, there was only one big flaw with the film. Pacing. In both the second and third acts it felt the movie was dragging on. Of course, there was the occasional joke that was juvenile and lowb... Read the full review »
  • Elite Reviewer
    Chris

    Chris

    7 / 10
    I enjoyed this one more than I had expected. Franco and Cranston had an excellent chemistry. Read the full review »
  • There's so many problems in the society today. But the biggest question is, "Why Him?" Bryan Cranston and James Franco set on a showdown in what might be one of the most overused storyline in any comedy movie. We've seen this type of material befo... Read the full review »
  • 'Why Him?' should be titled 'Why are you watching this formulaic unfunny "comedy"?'. I like to give modern comedies a chance, who knows I may come across the next 'Bridesmaids'. Alas, I have yet to be impressed. An old school family visit their da... Read the full review »