The trailer for “Old Dads” premiered Thursday, and it's precisely what America needs in the current climate.
Starring Bill Burr as the unapologetic character he probably is in real life, the story revolves around three best friends (Bobby Cannavale, Bokeem Woodbine) who embrace fatherhood later in life, as described in the synopsis of the trailer. Due to their belated decision to become parents, the three men now find themselves navigating the challenging landscape of the modern world, overrun by overly sensitive individuals, a younger generation and all the eccentricities we have witnessed over the past two decades.
Director: Bill Burr
Writers: Bill Burr, Ben Tishler
Stars: Rachael Harris, Katie Aselton, C. Thomas Howell
The trio must also deal with helicopter parents, and it doesn't bode well for those of us who plan to follow in Burr's character's footsteps.
The film opens with a brilliant scene showing Burr dealing with a helicopter dad who subtly dispenses parenting advice. When Burr dismisses the interfering father, he jokes, "So why don't you take this story to Twitter and play the hero?"
The habit of posting elaborate life stories on Twitter is something I don't like. It's disheartening to see people engaging in this type of behavior, seemingly lacking anyone in their real life who values their opinions. One wonders how lonely or attention-starved someone must be to resort to such actions.
A movie like “Old Dads” is precisely what we need to poke fun at this absurdity, as it looks like these individuals won't stop anytime soon. Let's hope the film doesn't end on too politically correct a note. Rather, I hope it concludes the way society should: with everyone living self-sustainably in their own homes. Each family produces at home what they need and exchanges with neighbors for everything else, freeing us from dependence on mobile phones, and everyone finds true satisfaction.
Since Burr is also directing the film, I'm a little worried about how it might end. You can never predict whether Burr will provide humor or take a politically correct stance these days.
Watch Old Dads 2023 Movie Trailer
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