Come to Daddy

FILM: 6.5/10.

So, I decided to delve into Elijah Wood's post-Lord of the Rings escapades, and let me tell you, the man has a knack for picking the peculiar. Come to Daddy is no exception-it's a quirky, offbeat black comedy that kicks off with an unsettlingly weird vibe, paving the way for a positively bizarre rollercoaster.

Wood, playing the nerdy Norval, gives a suitably restrained performance, clearly yearning for the attention of an absent father. Meanwhile, Stephen McHattie rocks the role of the titular daddy Norval never knew, injecting a perfect dose of oddity. But here's the twist: not everything in this oddball reunion is what it seems.

Directed by Kiwi Ant Timpson, known for his horror ventures, Come to Daddy leans heavily into the genre. The first half is a well-paced, well-written exploration of Norval's peculiar family reunion. However, at the 50-minute mark, things take a wild turn, unleashing a barrage of oddities. Yet, despite the eccentricities, it feels like the film plays it safe, never quite pushing the boundaries far enough.

It's a tale of two halves, and honestly, I found myself thinking sticking to the vibe of the original half might've been the safer bet. Alternatively, Timpson could've cranked up the volume on the outlandish elements in the final 40 minutes. The result? A pleasingly solid film that, unfortunately, grapples with a mild identity crisis.

Come to Daddy is a decent watch if you're up for some Elijah Wood-induced weirdness, just be prepared for a ride that veers off the rails into the delightfully bizarre.

FORMAT: Blu-ray

VIDEO: 8/10.

1080p presentation, Detail level: Excellent, Colour reproduction: Good, Level accuracy: Good, Encode: Good, Master condition: Excellent

AUDIO: 8.5/10.

DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio, Dialogue reproduction: Excellent, Soundtrack & effects clarity: Excellent, Dynamics: Good, Surround sound presentation: Good, LFE content: Good

MOOFIEMETER: 6/10.

The plot seems innocuous at first, but then it gets weird then downright bizarre. This is in a good way though, as the plot twists in ways you can't imagine. It is an strange but enjoyable journey.

So many times I watched a movie with bad reviews mainly rated by young people and it turned out I loved the movie. Can YouTube somehow take into consideration to show ratings per generation or age range?

I'm tired of trolls with short attention spans having a major impact on ratings, using reviews as an outlet for their primary reactions. Most of their comments are immature, stupid or ignorant.

Yeah, c'mon hate on me. I bet this probably sounds like grumpy old man talk to you.

Let's just respect the fact that there is a generation gap and I'd like to be able to sort the ratings by age range.

A musician from Beverly Hills receives a letter from his estranged father asking him to come and visit him in his secluded cabin overlooking a lake n surrounded by woods. As audience we suspect that something is not right after the phone calls, but trust me the film is not at all predictable. It is very hilarious n well acted. Elijah Wood gave a good performance and Michael Smiley is hilarious with his ultimate weapons, a pen n a crossbow. The film is a bit slow in the beginning but picks up n then doesn't let go. I was laughing my guts out. I didn't like the director's Greasy Strangler. Found it gross n offensive. But this movie is less gross n more comedic.

Creative little flick with a few surprises. The acting in this is was great. Elijah Woods and Stephen Mcgattie shared some really good scenes. Dragged a little here and there but was still a decent film. The few unexpected twists were cool. The last scene kinda fell short in my opinion..6 stars not bad.