Generally a light comedy with a predictable and fairly obvious plot. Yet, it's not terrible, but even enjoyable for a simple movie night comedy that the whole family can watch.
The acting for many of the characters is exaggerated and sometimes cartoonish. The character of the biological father was silly. But there are some funny lines and scenes. My favorite is when the teenage son slept between his mom and the "rental dad".
Also, it was a little corny that this smart and hardworking mom was raising bratty kids and all it took was this random guy to show up and suddenly everything is peachy. Although it was cute in the movie, I think it's far more complex in real life. I suppose I could defend the movie's message that a male figure is of great value to a family. I believe that is true. But it looks a little too simple that this guy shows up for a couple of days and is instantly the hero.
None the less, the movie is kinda cute as long as you don't over think it.
