Andy Goodrich’s (Michael Keaton) life is upended when his wife and mother of their nine-year-old twins enters a 90-day rehab program, leaving him on his own with their young kids. Thrust into the world of modern parenthood, Goodrich leans on his daughter from his first marriage, Grace (Mila Kunis), as he ultimately evolves into the father Grace never had.
"Keaton’s nuanced performance in this smart, tender comedy proves that Hollywood still has room for complex, emotionally rich leading men...It is Michael Keaton who keeps the film balanced and beautifully timed, his face so full of emotion and feeling that he lets you know what he’s thinking even without words. The film matches his charm with an abundance of charms of its own, exploring a lot of characters without ever straining credulity, all played by a superb supporting cast...Some support Goodrich, others disappoint him, and one even ruins his business but never stops smiling—but none leave him untouched. Or you. By the time Frank Sinatra sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” you’ll be hard to suppress a tear yourself."
The Observer
"A crowd-pleasing family comedy"
New York Times
"Goodrich stands out, a relic possibly of another era but a reminder that there still are movies out there that just possibly might make you feel good about life, even with all its heartache and complexity. "
Deadline Hollywood Daily