Based on what I read beforehand, I thought Like Father would be an unconventional romantic comedy. My expectation was that the father character would either help or complicate his daughter’s search for love, maybe by making it easier or harder for her to reconcile with the man she abandoned at the altar due to her work commitments right up until their wedding day. However, as the title suggests, this isn't a roman…

It’s an enjoyable film that I would happily watch again and feel comfortable suggesting to others. While this particular story doesn’t offer anything groundbreaking, Kristen Bell delivers a performance that highlights her considerable acting talent, and Kelsey Grammer is perfectly cast as the underwhelming dad. The narrative about reconnecting amidst tragic circumstances proves quite moving and offers some intr…