Parents' Guide to Daddy Daughter Trip

Movie NR 2023 100 minutes
 Daddy Daughter Trip movie poster: A blue sky and a car drives on a dessert road below it.

Common Sense Media Review

Jennifer Borget By Jennifer Borget , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 8+

Family comedy has slapstick violence, peril, potty humor.

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age 2+

Based on 1 kid review

What's the Story?

In DADDY DAUGHTER TRIP, Meara (Miranda Scarlett Schneider), an imaginative second grader, dreams of an extravagant spring break vacation her family can't afford. Her father, Larry Bublé (Rob Schneider), an optimistic but unlucky inventor, ignores his wife's warnings and with minimal funds, decides to create a memorable experience for Meara on his own. This includes things like a trip to the water park, but the water park is a car wash he climbs inside. The duo's misadventures take an unexpected turn when they meet the famous travel bloggers Fernanda and Santiago Arachavaleta (Mónica Huarte and Miguel Ángel Muñoz). After a mishap, the couple invites the daddy-daughter duo to travel with them on their extravagant trip. The movie follows the family's journey, featuring Larry's inventive yet comical creations and their unfortunate accidents with the Arachavaletas. As the story unfolds, it manages to celebrate the essence of family, love, and the unpredictable joys of parenting.

Is It Any Good?

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Kids say ( 1 ):

In this goofy, potty-humor-filled family comedy, viewers embark on a Daddy Daughter Trip with Rob Schneider and his daughter, navigating the comical mishaps of Larry Bublé, a well-meaning but bumbling father. Larry's eccentric creations, including the peculiar hula poop, set the tone for the movie's offbeat humor. As the duo attempts a spring break beyond their means, their encounters with famous travel bloggers add another layer of randomness to the plot.

While Larry's genuine love for his daughter shines through, the film's numerous subplots often feel disjointed, leaving the audience with a sense of chaos rather than cohesion. Despite Arizona's scenic attractions featured in the backdrop, the narrative struggles to find its footing. The heavy reliance on slapstick injuries and humor might leave some viewers wincing rather than laughing, contributing to the film's overall sense of disarray.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the use of slapstick humor and injuries in the film. Do you think it added to the comedy, or did it feel excessive? Why?

  • Were the comedic elements in the movie suitable for all age groups? Why or why not?

  • In what ways does Larry try to connect with Meara during their spring break trip? Do you think he makes good choices to create memorable experiences?

  • Despite the chaotic nature of the film, do you believe it promotes positive values or lessons? Why or why not?

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