The acting in this movie is wonderful. Robert de Niro is totally believable and accessible and honest. The other actors also pull off performances that seem true to life. The premise, however, is a bit ridiculous. These children are keeping major life truths from their father simply because as children he encouraged them to be their best, make him proud and accomplish their dreams. Come on, cut a hard working and loving dad some slack. I did cry my eyes out, so bring tissues. Loved the relationship between Robert de Niro and his grandson.
I was laughing throughout this entire movie. I definitely recommend it for men, women, and NOT children. My only complaint has nothing to do with the movie itself, but I saw it at the Pacific Theaters in El Segundo and the coming attractions before the movie were ridiculously inappropriate. There were 4 coming attractions and three of them were for awful, unnecessary, waste of money horror movies. If you see The Hangover at this theater, arrive late or see it somewhere else!