Why Him?

If the film drags a little at the end, it's perhaps because the film-makers were enjoying the company of these characters as much as the audience undoubtedly will.

Why Him? has all the flaws you'd expect, from the non-existent visual style to the shortchanging of the women in the cast.

We do not predict a lifespan to compare with that of Meet the Parents.

This is modern, old-fashioned fun, and I hope Franco keeps making films such as this.

Too much of this comedy feels rushed and slapped together.

It all works in theory. But the execution's off.

Why Him? Why me?

Balances raunchy humour - an awkward electronic toilet sequence rivals anything from the Adam Sandler canon - with actual heartfelt storytelling resulting in an enjoyably bawdy holiday pastime.

It consistently makes you laugh throughout the 110 minute duration. [Full review in Spanish]

The film isn't built of evil, but it tests your endurance, especially in the second half, without much payoff.