Review of Parental Guidance (2012) by Sheila D — 09 Feb 2013

Great movie families might not always see eye to eye but still love each other. Even with quirky parents.

This review of Parental Guidance (2012) was written by Sheila D on 09 Feb 2013.

Parental Guidance has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Naenae H (2) on 27 Dec 2015

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By Kyle M (2,387) on 18 Jan 2015

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A more clichéd, cloying, and predictable treacle fest than 'Parental Guidance' you will not find-if you're an adult…

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By Jesus G (133) on 16 Jan 2017

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By Denise P (233) on 07 Jul 2015

Parental Guidance is a warm, sweetly scripted statement on the importance of family togetherness that benefits from a tremendously talented…

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I love Billy Crystal, which is why I wanted to see this movie…

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