Thursday, November 13, 2025
Playdate
Brian (Kevin James) is trying hard to bond with his stepson Lucas. When his wife Emily returns to work, Brian becomes a stay-at-home dad. At the park, Brian & Lucas meet a single dad Jeff (Alan Ritchson) playing ball with his boy CJ. Jeff becomes really chummy with Brian & the boys seem to get along well together so Jeff suggests a play date. This play date quickly turns into a wild car chase with several mysterious black SUVs on their tail. This is a zany, over-top action comedy as Jeff’s & CJ’s secret is slowly revealed. This one is about fathers fearing they don’t know how to be a good dad as well as fathers & sons learning how to bond. In the supporting cast is Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, Stephen Root, & Isla Fischer. This one is silly fun family entertainment. A music video & outtakes clips play mid credits.
Alien gives it 2½ “like father like son” stars out of 4.
