My Father the Hero
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Movie Reviews of My Father the Hero
Movie Review: Katherine Heigl Primo
Summary: 4 Stars
There is only one reason to buy this film. It's the pool side scene with Katherine and her dad. All other scenes are drivel.
So if you want those 15 seconds of her in a thong bikini, buy this DVD used.
Movie Review: This is a good movie..
Summary: 4 Stars
Its been a long time since i watched this movie its a good movie funny and crazy you gotta see it..Movie Review: Lightweight comedy makes for sheer entertainment
Summary: 3 Stars
There is nothing earth-shatteringly unique about MY FATHER THE HERO.It is a very lightweight comedy that concerns itself with the relationship of Andre (Gerard Depardieu) and his headstrong daughter Nicole (Katherine Heigl)as they attempt to reconnect after five years while on vacation at a Tiki resort.Nicole is nothing short of a cruel,manipulative brat and Andre is trying to re-establish a life with Nicole while attempting to decide about marriage with the woman he has been seeing.Now, the plot of this film is pretty flimsy...BUT it does feature France's best known actor for the last thirty years and a very young Katherine Heigl in her third feature film long before T.V.'s ROSWELL and GREY'S ANATOMY.Both do an excellent job with the material at hand.The most convincing scene concerns Depardieu feeding Heigl romantic lines aka Cyrano de Bergerac in order to capture the heart of her beau (Dalton James-whatever happened to him?).....very clever and convincing! Depardieu plays nothing short of a lumbering buffoon.He is such an amazing dramatic actor who has graced the screen with portrayals of such legendary figures as DANTON,CYRANO de BERGERAC,COLONEL CHABERT,Jean Valjean in LES MISERABLES that this fluff is so far below him as a great actor; that said, though,Depardieu is funny and touching in his sensitive and comedic turn as Andre.It is no small wonder that Katherine Heigl has turned out to be one of the hottest stars on American television.You can see all of her potential here in looks and in depth of skill.This is an American remake of the French film MON PERE CE HERO.
MY FATHER THE HERO is a fun 90 minute romp from Touchstone/Disney that will be enjoyed for the sheer entertainment of it all.Katherine Heigl's first film was THAT NIGHT and shows her at the age of eleven.It is a small role, but you will see the star power there! Depardieu has always been the greatest and should be seen in the above mentioned films for Americans who have not seen this magnificent Frenchman act.I also suggest A PURE FORMALITY,A LOVING FATHER,MOON IN THE GUTTER,JEAN de FLORETTE and ALL THE MORNINGS OF THE WORLD to view Depardieu in his Frenchiness "magnifique".His other American triumph was GREEN CARD opposite Andie MacDowell.
Movie Review: Katherine Heigl's 1st movie; Gerard Depardieu is outrageous
Summary: 3 Stars
Model/actress Katherine Heigl's first feature film- age 16. She has played in several since, including Bride Of Chucky and Valentine- most recent. Heigl is married to Blossom and Gimme A Break star/part-time singer Joey Lawrence. Heigl's character in this movie is as a teen going through her parents divorce as she goes off to live with her father, Gerard Depardieu, in paradise islands. Her father sees she is growing up and coming into a woman. Adventures begin when Heigl tells lies about the situation with her and her father. The people of the islands gets wind of Heigl's lies, one in particular that her father isn't really her father but her lover. From then on, the locals of the island snoop and spy at the two all of the time- father doesn't find out what her daughter says for a while and when he does, he plays along at the daughter's urge. Makes for a funny, off-the-wall comedy. Depardieu makes the plot work well with his comic expertise.Movie Review: Nothing Heroic
Summary: 3 Stars
My Father The Hero is a light comedy that has a few laughs and nothing more. The entire plot is rather corny and over done a bit, but it's stomach able.Gerard Depardieu is hysterically funny as the father who has no idea what is going on. He is trying to protect his 14 year old daughter from "growing up", but what he doesn't know is that she already is (appearances anyway). He has a real comic sense and vulnerability.
The young girl becomes extremely annoying as the movie progresses, which is probably what turned me off a little bit. Steve Minor, the director, did a good job of creating a fun atmosphere though.
My Father The Hero is in no way a great movie, but it is okay for casual viewing and a couple of belly laughs. 3 Stars