It’s a “Together Christmas!” Isn’t that just what you always wanted to do with your “ex” and their new family? Uhmmm no not really is the first thought that went through my head. But this isn’t about my blended family, it is about a more progressive family. A co-daddy family, where dad and stepdad work together for a kinder, gentler and more friendly relationship with each other and their children. Sound impossible? Not when the dads are Will Farrell and Mark Wahlberg! Daddy’s Home AGAIN in Daddy’s Home 2 with double the daddies and double the fun.
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When it comes to raising their kids, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) finally have this co-parenting thing down. That is, until Dusty’s macho dad (Mel Gibson) and Brad’s sweet-natured father (John Lithgow) come to town, throwing the whole family into complete chaos. As old rivalries create new problems, Dusty and Brad’s partnership is put to the ultimate test in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy that gives new meaning to the term ‘blended family.’
Daddy’s Home 2 doesn’t need a viewing of Daddy’s Home to understand it but our movie party guests thought it was fun to watch them back to back. The snacks are ready, the pizza is ordered and our own version of a co-daddy parenting is ready to enjoy the show!
Our story picks back up with a more evolved Dusty who now bakes snickerdoodles and does safety patrol. Of course, he hasn’t lost all of his more aggressive behaviors, he just doesn’t exhibit them with his new best “bud” Brad. But things are not running as smoothly as they would like to think as is evidenced by their young daughter/stepdaughter sharing why she hates Christmas to the whole entire school.
Worried that things could be better they decide on a Together Christmas where the whole family would celebrate family togetherness with a fun, all-together, blended family Christmas. The idea is born and the concept happily accepted by all the kids – well almost all of them. In the time between the two movies Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) has also become a step-dad to a teen time terror (Adrianna/Didi Costine) after marrying his new wife Karen (Alessandra Ambrosio), a published author and ex-wife to none other than John Cena (I’m sorry I mean “Roger” a former reality TV star). What could go wrong? Brad’s overly loving and protective dad Don (John Lithgow) and handsome, hunky, former astronaut, let them live and learn, and still womanizing Kurt (Dusty’s dad) decide to visit for Christmas too! But to make this the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny (insert word here) Kaye . . . wait wrong movie. But you get the idea. Grandpa Kurt aka “El Padre” rents a winter getaway and the family fun begins!
As they arrive at their snow-capped mountain holiday vacation, my husband’s best friend (and the girls’ godfather) looks over to him and says “Hey let’s do that! We could head to northern CA or Colorado and have a family Christmas vacation together!” His wife (and one of my besties) looked at each other and thought “Oh yeah we get to decorate TWO HOUSES for the holidays!” Of course, the kids thought it was a great idea to go skiing and sledding together. I think Kellie and I need a bigger first aid kit.
Our “best dad’s ever” said there was hot chocolate in their coffee mugs but I don’t quite believe them. I think was more like cold and chocolatey, and most likely ended with the word “Stout” or “Porter,” especially after I saw the kids indulging in hot chocolate and movie candy during our family movie party! And sweaters . . . we live in Houston we don’t need any sweaters. Unless of course, it is the one year in like 7 that it actually freezes and burst your pipes.
A few takeaways from Daddy’s Home 2:
- Keep the egg-nog far away from the kids.
- Be careful who you go Christmas shopping with.
- Mistletoe is magical.
- Put a lock on the thermostat
- Buy your tree from a lot.
- And be careful who you snowball fight with.
- Tell someone you love them -but maybe skip the kiss on the mouth.
And for those of you who would like to see some more of the moms in the movie – your wish is granted! Dad’s aren’t the only ones feeling a little competitive in Daddy’s Home 2.
Now available on Blu-Ray and DVD Daddy’s Home 2 is rated PG 13. The DADDY’S HOME 2 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack features over 45 minutes of bonus content. Go behind the scenes with five featurettes, deleted/extended/alternate scenes, and a hilarious gag reel. Plus, for a limited time only, get a bonus digital copy of the original Daddy’s Home with the 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray Combo Packs.
DADDY’S HOME 2 Blu-ray Combo Pack
Blu-ray, DVD and Digital
Feature film in high definition
Bonus Content:
Making a Sequel
Look Who’s Back
Co-Dads: Will & Mark
The New Dads in Town: Mel & John
Captain Sully
Deleted/Extended/Alternate Scenes
Gag Reel
DVD
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Linda Bradshaw says
I still have not seen #1 yet 🙁
Lisa Carey says
She watched it on Amazon 🙂 I think it was 2.99!
Leigh says
I could not stop laughing at Daddy’s home 1. Can’t wait to see the sequel, great photos, thanks for sharing!