A new comedy film, recently released on Netflix, has been labeled ‘comedy gold’ by entertained viewers.
Old Dads debuted on the streaming giant on October 20, starring Bill Burr, Bobby Cannavale and Bokeem Woodbine as a trio of fathers trying to reclaim their youth in an ever-changing world of modernity and liberalism.
The film is also written and directed by stand-up comedian, actor and filmmaker Bill Burr, 55, who created, co-wrote and voiced the lead character in the Netflix animated series F is for Family from 2015 to 2021. IMDb.
Starring Burr as Jack Kelly, Cannavale as Connor Brody and Woodbine as Mike Richards, Old Dads tells a story of parenthood, friendship and one man’s bad temper as the trio battles everything unknown to them and post-1987 to arise.
Described by Netflix A ‘biting comedy’, the film sees father Jack Kelly struggle to fit in at his son’s nursery school, where the director constantly tries to provoke him.
Comic: Old Dads stars (L-R) Bokeem Woodbine, Bill Burr and Bobby Cannavale as a trio of fathers trying to restore their youth in an ever-changing world
Inspiration: The film was written and directed by 55-year-old stand-up comedian, actor and filmmaker Bill Burr (pictured as Jack Kelly in Old Dads), who claims he is an “old dad.”
Jack, who has anger issues, has an outburst in front of the other parents at school and insults the principal, resulting in an intervention.
Meanwhile, his best friends, Connor and Mike, struggle to adapt to a changing workplace after their company is sold to a millennial CEO, who wants to turn it into “gender-neutral, carbon-neutral lifestyle clothing for the 21st century.” ‘. brand’.
As Jack and his friends—who in various ways can’t let go of their youth—navigate a generational divide and where they fit into the changing culture, they realize that they may just have to move with the times—or at least compromise Close. .
Fans took to
One fan tweeted: “This old dad movie on Netflix 10/10,” while another wrote: “Old dads. Comedy film on Netflix. Great stress reliever.”
A fellow impressed viewer wrote: ‘Just watched Old Dads on Netflix…best movie I’ve seen in 15 years.’
Another, encouraging dads of Generation Gen X dads raising kids in today’s California society, you’ll love it.”
One stunned person tweeted: ‘Old Dads is amazing. I miss movies like this. That #NWA moment was the best,” while another wrote, “Comedy Gold. #Netflix I see why it’s #1 today.”
Hilarious: Fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their thoughts after watching the number one Netflix movie, leaving many viewers doubled over in hysterics
Another fan wrote: A final viewer uploaded a 30-second clip from a scene in the film, adding: ‘The whole ‘apology’ scene is hilarious!! Only 20 minutes left and I’ve laughed a lot!!’
Uploaded to the Netflix fansite, TudumBurr said in a promo about the film: “I’m an old dad. 50 years ago I was in kindergarten.
‘When I came, everything was different. This movie is actually based on me and what I’m dealing with.”
The comedian, speaking about his role as temperamental father, Jack Kelly, added: “Jack represents the part of me that tries to be a better person in the stubborn, stupid way I live life.”
The film’s release comes as angry Netflix users threatened to cancel their accounts after the streaming service announced it would increase prices for millions of customers in Britain.
Users, who branded the decision as ‘greedy’, will now face monthly fees of up to £17.99 to access the service – an increase of £2 per month.
Old Dads is now available to watch on Netflix.
Old school: Starring Burr as Jack Kelly (right), Cannavale as Connor Brody (center) and Woodbine as Mike Richards (left), Old Dads tells a story about parenthood and friendship