It's an okay film; I don’t foresee myself wanting to revisit it, and my suggestion would be geared toward a younger crowd. Nickelodeon has engaged in some unusual projects, and assembling this particular group of actors falls into that category. The cast is impressive, but doesn’t feel like what one might expect for a children's movie. I doubt kids would recognize Dennis Haysbert or Judy Greer, and I honestly …

It’s a perfectly inoffensive film clearly intended for a younger audience; however, I found myself laughing on occasion despite the performances being a bit much. My enjoyment was also boosted by liking the performers, including John Cena and Keegan-Michael Key. It's not something I would choose to rewatch, but it proved to be an acceptable way to pass some time. **2.75/5**

It seemed like Paramount might continue their streak of successful, amusing, and genuinely touching live-action family movies—like they did with ‘Instant Family’ and this year's ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’—but ‘Playing with Fire’ falls short. It feels low-budget and unoriginal, preventing it from joining that group. Cena is likable in the film, but unfortunately, everything else isn’t particularly good.