Meet the Fockers

USA 2004, 113 minutes
Dir. Jay Roach
English
Rating: [M]
Genres: Comedy / Black Comedy

Feat. Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, Tim Blake Nelson

Aroview: A catalogue of embarrassments and misunderstandings proves a winning formula again in this sequel to MEET THE PARENTS, with eager-to-please Stiller bringing together his straight-laced in-laws and eccentric parents.

De Niro again stands out as the stern WASP father of Stiller's fiance (Polo), who having grown accustomed to his son-in-law, must now try to get his head around the 'Focker' family. Here, Hoffman and Streisand pull out the stops, portraying two smoochy ex-hippie Jews with cringe-worthy relish. Although the farcical tone proves predictable enough, the unbeatable casting provides solid enjoyment.