Director: Adam Shankman
Release Date: 2005
Running Time: 1hr 35 minutes
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG
Format: Sky Cinema
Synopsis:
Having recovered from wounds received in a failed rescue operation, Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father - a government scientist whose top secret experiment remains in the kids house.
When Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe fails to save scientist Howard Plummer, who developed a top secret device known as Ghost, he finds himself assigned to look after his five mischievous children. Wolfe however learns that looking after five kids is going to be a lot more challenging then he first anticipated. The storyline is fun and entertaining, with it being a cross between Jackie Chan's "The Spy Next Door" and the "James Bond" series. Vin Diesel takes a step back from being behind the wheel, delivering a strong and disciplined performance as Navy Seal Shane Wolfe. Not a fan of kids, Wolfe soon finds himself in deep water.
Introducing Zoe, Seth, Lulu, Peter and Tyler. Stubborn and naughty, they don't like the idea of a Navy Seal coming in and invading their personal bubbles. Although the storyline is funny and shows a great deal of slapstick, it also focuses on very real and deep issues, including death and grief. The effect that it has on the children and how it becomes apparent that the reason behind their rebelling is due to the grief that they show for their deceased father. Vin Diesel works excellently alongside Brittany Snow and Max Thieriot who star as Zoe and Seth Plummer. Diesel shows that he is capable of taking on comedic roles as much as he is of taking on more dramatic roles too. Proving to be quite the character as Shane Wolfe.
Full of fun and tricks, the storyline is not as cheesy as it may first sound. There are references to "The Sound of Music"and Jackie Chan's stunt team also make a brief appearance. Entertaining and light-hearted, the film is sure to be a hit with families, with the storyline's perfect balance of drama and humour, children will find themselves being able to relate to the Plummer children. A fun and uplifting score coincides with the storyline excellently. The beauty of family films is that they are suitable for everyone. A terrific family film with a fun twist. Vin Diesel is the ultimate family man!
5/5 stars
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