Now, I haven’t read the book in ages. Eph had it when he was younger but I think I packed it away to make room for higher level books. With that being said, I will start out by saying that there is absolutely no way to adapt a short children’s book into a movie with adding somethings, like fires, vomit and kangaroos. Seriously, how can you not have have a bad day if there is a boxing kangaroo in your house.
With that being said, we were kind of a mixed house on this movie. Lu and I really liked it but Eph thought it was kind of boring. I just think it is hard for a kid who like action flicks to really get into some movies.
Mom’s praise:
Steve Carrell is hysterical. I love that he brought his goofy humor to a kids movie. I like the writing of the story and the good clean family fun. I love how despite the fact that everything was going wrong, that the family stuck together. It really demonstrated the true parts of family life.
Lu’s praise:
Lu said she liked the movie. Especially the funny part about Peter Pan and the “fire” restaurant. (It’s her favorite birthday place). She laughed a lot and has mentioned several times that she wanted to her baby brother green. Over all, I think that was her absolute favorite part.
Eph’s praise:
Eph thought the movie was a tad boring but he also laughed at all the slapstick, over the top physical humor. I did ask him his favorite part and the boxing kangaroo easily won. Although, personally, I think he liked the drivers test immeasurably more because he couldn’t stop laughing and his eyes were as big as saucers.
Overall:
This is a great family flick. It is clean (minus the Australian strippers Cowboys), funny and fun. There is the perfect balance of physical and intellectual humor, wrapped up in a happy ending. This is a great movie for the whole family.
Alexander and the No Good, Very Bad Day is now playing in theaters across America. Make plans to see it this weekend!
OooHhh! Now I want to go see this!!!
I was wondering if I should watch this, now I want to. I hope my 3 yr old will watch it with me!
This looks like a great movie night for the family! I am definitely intrigued by how the kangaroo fits in the movie 🙂
this sounds like something my family would enjoy seeing together.
Oh this looks so good! We love reading this book, and I cannot wait to see it! Jennifer Garner is alway so good in the movies!
That’s such a great book. I’m hesitant to try the movie but I might once it shows up on netflix.
Love Steve Carrell he is so funny. I loved that you broke up each review based on everyone’s experience so you get an idea on what age range really this is suited for.