Review of Father of Invention (2010) by Ibrahim M — 08 Nov 2011

Awful Kevin Spacey comedy has strong language, no laughs..

This review of Father of Invention (2010) was written by Ibrahim M on 08 Nov 2011.

Father of Invention has generally received negative reviews.

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By Joe H (1,381) on 08 Oct 2012

This movie had potential but something got lost in the script. Good talent wasted…

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By Ford P (8) on 25 May 2012

Not a bad idea for a story I suppose, but badly in need of a less predictable screenplay. Ford Prefect…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 02 Jan 2013

We really enjoyed this movie! And it was nice to see the terrific Kevin Spacey in something offbeat…

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By Byron H (76) on 31 Jul 2014

The sad thing is, I watched this movie AFTER seeing the ratings .... I just couldn't believe Kevin Spacey could be in a bad movie…

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By Dawit R (10) on 25 Jun 2012

Expected more in the plot, too predictable, but Spacey was great…

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By Carlos A (167) on 18 Oct 2012

Much better then the critics are giving it credit for. A good laugh here and there…

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By Billy Tatum (25) for We Got This Covered (2,391) on 11 Feb 2013

Father of Invention is not without its comic moments. Unfortunately, they take place during the end credits…

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By Stewart F (316) on 15 Oct 2011

I am surprised by the all bad reviews. Ok, like almost any other movie, this one is alittle predictable…

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By Chris D (2,215) on 29 Nov 2012

Easy to watch and enjoyable film…

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By Sol C (251) on 16 Jun 2012

Home Run for Kevin Spacey. He gives another great performance in a film that should have gotten a lot of attention…

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