Netflix fans brand new number one comedy Old Dads the 'funniest movie in years'

25 October 2023 , 09:57

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Netflix viewers have hailed a new comedy film as the 'best they've watched in years' - showering it with 10/10 reviews.

Old Dads, was released on October 20 and quickly became the top movie on Netflix, leaving many viewers in stitches over the weekend. The film stars American stand-up comedian and actor Bill Burr, Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine as a group of dads trying to navigate their way through modern life. It's a tale of parenthood, friendship, and one man's bad temper, with the trio battling anything unfamiliar to them and created after 1987.

Bill Burr, who also wrote and directed the film, is known for his work on the Netflix animated sitcom, F is for Family. In Old Dads, he plays Jack Kelly, a father struggling to fit in at his son's preschool. Jack, who has anger issues, ends up having an outburst on the premises, insulting the principal and causing a stir. Meanwhile, his best mates, Connor and Mike, are finding it tough to adapt to a new boss after their company is sold to a young CEO with big changes in mind.

It isn't long before Jack and his buddies, each struggling to let go of their youth, realise they might need to adapt to the changing times, but will they ever be able to?

Old Dads has a refreshing ring of authenticity to it, largely because Bill is pretty much playing himself and drawing on real-life experiences. On the Netflix fan site Tudum, Burr shared: "I am an old dad. I was in kindergarten 50 years ago. When I showed up (at today''s school environment) everything was different. This movie is basically based on me and what I'm dealing with."

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Speaking about his role as the grumpy dad, he added: "Jack represents the part of me that's trying to be a better person in the stubborn stupid way that I go about life."

YouTubers were quick to sing the praises of Old Dads, saying how refreshing it was to actually have something funny to watch for once.

'Hilarious from beginning to end!'

@mymelancholysnooze9399: "A comedy movie that was ACTUALLY a comedy. I really enjoyed it and had me rolling for a couple of scenes! The chemistry between everyone was so good and natural, even had really touching moments, great Job, Bill!"

@DigitalAssetNews: "This was probably the funniest movie I’ve seen in years. Thank you Bill Burr and the people for putting this out.

@amiedeecomedy: "I just watched this. I laughed a lot and even got a little blurry eyed for a second. It was really authentic. I am going to watch it again. I rarely watch movies, but I am a major Bill Burr fan. It actually was better than I even expected. I highly recommend."

@MarkWalter: "This is hands down one of the most hilarious films I've seen in years! My sides were splitting! This is comedy gold."

@F_Dot_: "I watched this last night on the fly and it was a pleasant surprise with a lot of laughter. It was Bill Burr playing himself tbh and I was here for it. That road trip part with the hidden camera was hilarious."

@misterghost619: "Just got done watching this and it's the best movie I've seen in like nine years! Hilarious from beginning to end!"

@geeva99: "This movie is a possible future reality for people in their late 30s, not married and no kids - like myself. Amazing movie 10/10".

@alexe.8224: "It was hilarious!!! Old Dads really brought home so much of the nonsense you see nowadays. Great watch."