Nate Bargatze’s New Movie: Is the ‘Incompetent Dad’ Joke Still Funny?
- What’s Inside:
- A review of Nate Bargatze’s new movie, ‘The Breadwinner’.
- The movie’s take on dads staying home.
- Our honest opinion.
We just caught wind of a review for Nate Bargatze’s new comedy, ‘The Breadwinner.’ And honestly, it got us thinking.
The movie is being compared to the 1983 flick ‘Mr. Mom,’ you know, the one with the tagline, ‘When mom goes to work, dad goes berserk!’ Apparently, ‘The Breadwinner’ tries to bring that same energy to today’s world, with Bargatze playing a dad who bumbles through taking care of the house when his wife works.
The reviewer wasn’t exactly singing its praises. They called the movie unimaginative and suggested the whole ‘incompetent dad’ thing might be getting a little tired. It sounds like the humor is pretty broad, which can be hit or miss, right?
We love a good laugh, and Nate Bargatze is usually hilarious. But we do wonder if that particular brand of comedy still lands the same way. Is the visual style as folksy and down-to-earth as Bargatze’s usual vibe?
Our Take
It seems like ‘The Breadwinner’ is leaning hard on a comedy trope that might be past its prime. While we’re big fans of Nate Bargatze, if the movie’s premise feels stale, it’s a tough sell. We’ll have to see if the humor can overcome the familiar setup. Maybe check out Naga Chaitanya’s new thriller instead? That sounds more our speed right now!
