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Le Choc des générations

Original title: Parental Guidance
  • 2012
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
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Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Tom Everett Scott, Bailee Madison, Joshua Rush, and Kyle Breitkopf in Le Choc des générations (2012)
Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behaviors collide with Artie and Diane's old-school methods.
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Artie and Diane Decker agree to look after their three grandchildren when their type-A helicopter parents go out of town for work; Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collide... Read allArtie and Diane Decker agree to look after their three grandchildren when their type-A helicopter parents go out of town for work; Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with their grandparents' old-school methods.Artie and Diane Decker agree to look after their three grandchildren when their type-A helicopter parents go out of town for work; Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with their grandparents' old-school methods.

  • Director
    • Andy Fickman
  • Writers
    • Lisa Addario
    • Joe Syracuse
  • Stars
    • Billy Crystal
    • Bette Midler
    • Marisa Tomei
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andy Fickman
    • Writers
      • Lisa Addario
      • Joe Syracuse
    • Stars
      • Billy Crystal
      • Bette Midler
      • Marisa Tomei
    • 139User reviews
    • 138Critic reviews
    • 36Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Parental Guidance: Let Them Eat Cake (Uk)
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    Billy Crystal
    Billy Crystal
    • Artie Decker
    Bette Midler
    Bette Midler
    • Diane Decker
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Alice Simmons
    Tom Everett Scott
    Tom Everett Scott
    • Phil Simmons
    Bailee Madison
    Bailee Madison
    • Harper Simmons
    Joshua Rush
    Joshua Rush
    • Turner Simmons
    Kyle Breitkopf
    Kyle Breitkopf
    • Barker Simmons
    • (as Kyle Harrison Breitkopf)
    Jennifer Crystal Foley
    Jennifer Crystal Foley
    • Cassandra
    Rhoda Griffis
    Rhoda Griffis
    • Dr. Schveer
    Gedde Watanabe
    Gedde Watanabe
    • Mr. Cheng
    Tony Hawk
    Tony Hawk
    • Tony Hawk
    Steve Levy
    • Steve Levy
    Cade Jones
    Cade Jones
    • Ivan Halloran
    Mavrick Moreno
    Mavrick Moreno
    • Cody
    Madison Lintz
    Madison Lintz
    • Ashley
    Corey James Wright
    Corey James Wright
    • Drayton Glass
    Justin R. Kennedy
    • Brad Zolick
    • (as Justin Kennedy)
    Fyodor Cherniavsky
    • Orchestra Conductor
    • Director
      • Andy Fickman
    • Writers
      • Lisa Addario
      • Joe Syracuse
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    6MosHr

    A generic McFamily movie but grandpa Billy Crystal steals the show

    "Parental Guidance" is meant to be a comedy on the generational gap in parenting techniques but Billy Crystal completely steals the movie with his smooth and silky talking. Billy Crystal, acknowledging that he is the attraction of the senior crowd, embodies the fuddled grandpa trying to understand the softness of the suburban life but at the same time vying for his youth. As clichéd as "use your words" has become of modern parenting, Billy Crystal is the one who uses his words expertly and elevates the movie from being another generic family movie.

    In regards to the modern methods of parenting techniques, there are two opposites of parenting presented: first, the red haired Russian shrieking "practice, practice, practice" method; and second, the soft version of baseball where no-one given out method intended so that there is no ugly competition and just good clean fun. The first type is deemed to produce uptight children and the second type deemed to produce stuttering, diffident children or children with imaginary friends. So, it is up to the grandparents to come in to the picture and sort this out. The solution of course, you might have guessed, fun in its various forms; feel good but not a real answer or revelation.

    Without Billy Crystal, this movie would probably end up like every other movie in the same mold; the shrieking screaming kids running around in a McMansion with busy stressed out parents with one hand managing the kids and with the other hand managing their jobs; the parents desperately in need a change to solve their problems. Throughout the movie, Billy Crystal is relaxed and smooth talking and first provides the calmness to the dizzying hyperactivity of the family and then sparkle with his comedy to take us through the predictable second half.

    Overall, it's a generic family movie but elevated by Billy Crystal. However, it's still a movie bogged down by its uninspired family dynamics.
    7nolanduncan

    More Movies Need to Be More Like This!

    From what I have witnessed, this movie is delightful. I haven't watch a film such as this in a very long while. The story itself puts so much family fun and creativity into it that it made me smile and laugh joyously from start to finish (not many movies can give me such a reaction). It was good-hearted and simple, and sometimes simplicity is the best way to go. The soundtrack itself was unique for this current generation of filmmaking. I felt like I was in a movie made ten years ago (that of which I really enjoyed); it felt nostalgic yet modern. Again, it isn't the type of movie to get all "thrilled" about. It honestly is a nice feature to sit down and relax with the whole family, and to be completely reassuring, I honestly would watch it again in the future.
    6andynaik

    Unexpected cheer for the holidays!

    I was at an advance screening of this movie. I didn't keep any hopes as I thought it would be another heavily clichéd unfunny movie. I'm glad that I was proved wrong. The movie is really funny and light-hearted. What I liked is that this film did not have any poorly written lines or jokes.

    Everyone played their part well. Especially the kids (although their movie names could have been better) So, Artie (Billy Crystal) is a baseball commentator who's the father of Alice (Marisa Tomei). Artie and his wife Diane (Bette Middler) are unwillingly invited to watch over their grand-kids for a week. Based on previous experience, Alice is concerned over how they would handle her kids (who are overly disciplined) What follows is a week long fun ride with unexpected situations arising due to Artie who is put at blame. The youngest is especially a challenge. There are no plot twists here so as expected everything turns out well in the end.

    Don't expect stellar performances, but I'm sure you'll love the kids! I don't think this would garner any Oscars but it's sometimes these feel-good movies (genuinely funny) that make your day. Definitely a must-watch for the holidays with all your family members!
    5SnoopyStyle

    Billy and Bette are lovely, but too many silly scenes

    Alice Simmons (Marisa Tomei) is somewhat estranged from her parents (Billy Crystal, Bette Midler). When her husband Phil (Tom Everett Scott)'s work takes them away, she's forced to ask her parents to look after her kids (Bailee Madison, Joshua Rush, Kyle Harrison Breitkopf).

    I like Billy Crystal and Bette Midler. I like their chemistry. I like their 'old fashion' ways. But some really stupid scenes destroy any chance this movie had. Grumpy Billy Crystal has some funny moments. Bette Midler is likable as the peacemaker. But by the middle of the movie, they just piled on one too many ridiculous premise to accept, and the movie falls apart.
    8s-fleischman

    Great Family Movie

    This was an excellent family movie, had plenty of laughs and some really heartwarming moments. Billy Crystal and Bette Midler made a great pairing, I don't know why it hadn't been done before. Crystal brings his great acerbic wit combined with Midler's warm demeanor and the great comedic timing of both makes for gold medal hilarity. Marisa Tomei is great as a new-age parent with high anxiety when it comes to allowing her parents into her automated life. Bailee Madison is a little fireball, and she is one to keep an eye on. With her innate acting ability she will have you on the edge of tears one moment and laughing till you pee the next. Madison is an absolute joy to watch and it was great to see her paired up with classic comedic talent like Crystal and Midler. The writing is fair, but luckily with such a well-placed cast you hardly notice those short-comings. This is definitely one I would take the whole family to, it's got enough for all to enjoy. I highly recommend it for the holiday season, it will have you walking out with a smile.

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    • Trivia
      The movie was shot in late fall-early winter. The grass at the Atlanta home was dead, and had to be digitally colored green.
    • Goofs
      When Artie is searched by the TSA there are (what appear to be) U.S. Marines behind him to his right wearing desert camouflage uniforms. U.S. Marines are not authorized to wear camouflage uniforms off-base unless authorized by their command(s). Also, from October 2011 through March 2014 Marines did not wear their sleeves rolled up.
    • Quotes

      Drayton Glass: We're looking for guys who Tweet.

      Artie Decker: I'll tweet, I make any kind of noise you want.

    • Crazy credits
      There is one final scene, after the end of the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.48 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Possibilities
      Written by William Peterkin, Barbara L. Jordan (as Barbara Jordan) and Daniel Mark Thompson

      Performed by William Peterkin (as Pete Peterkin)

      Courtesy of Heavy Hitters Music Group

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 2013 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Le choc des générations
    • Filming locations
      • Johns Creek, Georgia, USA(OceePark)
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Walden Media
      • Chernin Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $77,267,296
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,554,053
      • Dec 30, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $119,772,232
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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