Daddy's Home 2

Daddy's Home 2 is currently streaming in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Will Ferrell's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on BINGE.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Daddy's Home 2 is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Daddy's Home 2 land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad and Brad's gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down. After a sudden change in plans, the four men decide to take the kids to a luxury resort for a fun-filled getaway that turns into a hilarious and chaotic adventure. Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. What keeps Daddy's Home 2 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Daddy's Home 2 respects your intelligence. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Will Ferrell's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.