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Father Hood

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This very humorous and touching movie is about a self-centered hood, who is just days away from pulling off the biggest hiest of his life, when his big plans are unexpectedly hindered by his 2 children who are suddenly back in his care. The fact that his kids have had a bad experience in foster care does not make this movie hard to take as a comedy, but it allows the viewer to see that even a hood will try to do right by his kids, although in his own way. The conflict facing the father is that of being content with his life of crime and having no kids around to hinder that lifestyle, but at the same time, loving his kids enough come to their rescue when he learns they were mistreated in foster care. The kids long for their father to be "a father" to them while it is clear that his primary concern is for himself and that the lifestyle he has been used to for years, has no room for kids. This situation is portrayed brilliantly by all of the actors involved. So, what is funny about this movie? For one thing, the irony of having a father being the mischievous kid-like charachter getting into trouble while his children are down to earth, seeking a stable family life, but the humor in the movie is very compentently mixed with the problems faced by the kids, which are never made light of. Secondly, the very presense of the kids is disruptive to the father's lifestyle, which he sees as being more important than his role as father. His utter love of self, in contrast to his kids love of their dad ("Don't call me that!") is presented in such a way as to merge conflict and confrontation with a faint hope throughout, that they just might make it as a family one day.

I've seen most of Patrick Swayze's movies and I really enjoy his characters. However, they're usually kind of serious and intense, with a rather "cool" quality. I never imagined him being manic and funny--the exact opposite of most of his more well-known characters. Well, to my surprise, he was terrific. The script has some gaping holes, but Swayze's portrayal of Jack Charles is a totally enjoyable experience. Anyone who is a Swayze fan will enjoy this movie (which even contains a tiny segment of him dancing in front of a mirror).

Fun, sweet and heartwarm movie. Real fun and touches on some important issues that need more attention

I discovered this movie a few nights ago when it was on tv and I loved it. Patrick looked great and he was hilarious yet a softie

Swayze is a rebellous ex-con who goes on an adventure with his kids who were stick in foster care. Films shows Patrick in a gruff role, but he ends up being cute and funny in this film as always.

I seen this movie on saturday the 24 2002. This movie is soo good by the acting It's as pretty alot of action in this flick.
patrick swayne play a good role with his kids. But the kids were driving him insane. This movie deathly need to come on dvd it would be a better picture and better sound. The dvd makers need to create a version of this movie fast hopefully it should come out this year or next year that will be will good if it come out between that time. When it come's out I'll will be happy.

this dvd arrivered on time and inexcelleant condition.I would recommend this dvd to anyone that is a Patrick Swazye fan. I really enjoyed it.

This movie was a fun, heart-warming movie. Enjoyed it greatly. It is a romp but for older aoudiences. Not for little ones.

Who could not have loved ANY of Patrick Swayzes movies? He was THEE MAN in all his movies, I can't think of any that I didnt like. My all time fav. was ghost n dirty dancing, ok lets not forget roadhouse! LOL :) Everyone out there should own his movie collections. :)

This is one of my favorite lesser known films starring Patrick Swayze. I've been trying to find it in stores for years without success. I was super happy when I finally put my thinking cap on and searched Amazon! They had a good variety of new and used formats to choose from. This movie is mostly family friendly and has a little bit of everything to offer. It will make you laugh, cry, and hang on to the edge of your seat.