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By David Ehrlich (1,229) for indieWire (3,631) on 14 Nov 2018

Never as hackneyed as it is heartfelt, Instant Family takes the stuff of real life and turns it into a touching reminder of what love can do…

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By Michael Roffman (138) for Consequence of Sound (1,431) on 14 Nov 2018

If you’re going to tackle serious subject matter, maybe don’t run it through tacky fluff that amounts to a fleeting sugar high…

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By Pat Padua (495) for Washington Post (9,851) on 14 Nov 2018

While the movie doesn’t shy away from confronting the obstacles of foster parenthood, it never fully earns its happy ending…

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By Stephen Whitty (1,794) for Film Journal International (5,095) on 14 Nov 2018

The switch between moods—obvious comedy and sermonizing message—comes often, and clumsily…

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By Jon Frosch (191) for Hollywood Reporter (2,966) on 14 Nov 2018

While the film commits errors of taste and tact, and is generally all over the place from start to finish, those issues come off here as byproducts…

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By Owen Gleiberman (3,271) for Variety (12,700) on 14 Nov 2018

It redefines family craziness as normal in a way that those who seek it out will gratefully relate to…

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By J. Don Birnam (36) for Splash Report (34) on 14 Nov 2018

Provides a stunningly sincere and touchingly funny perspective on the joys, challenges, and pitfalls of foster parenting and adoption…

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By Caroline Siede (75) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 14 Nov 2018

Instant Family balances its sitcom tone with some real, unexpected heart…

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By Roger Moore (6,008) for Movie Nation (3,875) on 14 Nov 2018

In the roller coaster between serious and silly that Instant Family bounces along on, Byrne is the Fast-Pass holder, and she makes this uneven…

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By Chris Nashawaty (734) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 14 Nov 2018

At its heart (and it’s a big corny heart, for sure), the film’s message is one of unconditional love and embracing family wherever you…

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By Ashley Menzel (79) for We Live Entertainment (357) on 14 Nov 2018

Instant Family is much more heartfelt and heartwarming than the trailers would lead you to believe…

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