45/100. Only mildly amusing, mostly it is very predictable and trite. Bland direction and there is not much enthusiasm from the cast, with the exception of Juanita Moore in a supporting role. The stars lack chemistry. It's just silly.
This review of Paternity (1981) was written by James H on 13 Jun 2010.
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