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I have to admit that 20-30 years ago I would not have watched a movie like this but times (and people) change.

I just happened to come across it while browsing Netflix for something different so, other than the blurb, I knew nothing about it. It takes a lot to get me laughing out loud during a movie but this one certainly had me going right from early on. Even the bit parters were funny.

A very pleasant and enjoyable 90 minutes.

The widescreen cinematography was superb and did I hear a (slight) homage to Ennio Morricone in some of the outdoor scenes?

This movie makes you feel good. It IS funny from the Eramus' ridiculous coffee cup and pink T-shirt to the over the top birthday party and the f----ing rainbow. Two self indulgent gay men suddenly are tasked with the responsibility of a 10 year old grandson who has a loser of a father. This was never in their plans. What was so endearing is that the child is understandably rebellious and insulting at times but these two men are nothing but kind and patient, trying very hard to be good parents. You should watch this film several times before you review it. Like Laurel and Hardy movies, each time you do you'll catch something else. The verbal under his breath barbs from Paul to Erasmus are funny. Typical good cop bad cop comedy. Glass is half full, glass is half empty personalities. It makes you feel good to see the love, patience and yes indulgence towards the child, to make him happy and be good parents for him. I love this movie.

What a truly enjoyable, heart warming movie this is. It's bound to have its critics in a world still obsessed with old fashioned ideals.

Coogan and Rudd have worked together in some fine films, and combine incredible well, with real chemistry. Coogan at times sounding like a relative of Edina Monsoon.

The kid obviously undergoes a transformation, and the outcome is perhaps a little predictable, but it's the journey that's important here, not the destination.

A well meaning funny film, that sets out a message that the rules of convention have changed. 8/10

Such a sweet, heart felt story. Definitely worth a watch.

Steve Coogan and Paul Rudd are both wonderful. If you aren´t scared of gay men and you like a good laugh, then see this. What else is there to say? :)