The performances felt flat and mechanical, lacking any real spark or originality. It seemed like the screenplay itself might have been generated by a computer program; it combined familiar elements—stock characters of curmudgeonly older men, an attempt at diversity, unoriginal jokes intended to be inoffensive, and a completely foreseeable resolution. I honestly regret spending the time to see this.

Disagreements between reviewers and viewers about movies are commonplace, so if you enjoyed a film that others criticized, that’s perfectly reasonable. Your appreciation of the movie points out what works well: its humor, how entertaining it is, and the way the story unfolds. You mentioning how funny and hilarious you found the film, keeping you interested from beginning to end, is wonderful. The comedy and depict…

The comedy “Old Dads,” rated R, isn't outstanding or particularly awful, but it provides some enjoyable, forgettable entertainment. Bill Burr directed and co-wrote the film, which contains a few amusing (though occasionally tired) jokes and a simple storyline that largely makes it feel like another standard Netflix production. Jack (Burr), Connor (Bobby Cannavale), and Mike (Bokeem Woodbine), who are close friend…