“Meet the Fockers” is a comedy film that was released in 2004. It is the sequel to the popular film “Meet the Parents”. In this movie, Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) and his fiancée Pam (Teri Polo) are preparing for their wedding. However, before they can tie the knot, they must introduce their respective parents to each other. Greg’s parents, Bernie (Dustin Hoffman) and Roz (Barbra Streisand), are free-spirited and liberal, while Pam’s parents, Jack (Robert De Niro) and Dina (Blythe Danner), are more conservative and traditional. The film follows the comedic clashes between the two families as they try to get along and prepare for the wedding.
Review:
“Meet the Fockers” is a hilarious and entertaining movie that is sure to make you laugh. The chemistry between the cast is excellent, and the comedic timing is spot on. Ben Stiller is fantastic as the hapless Greg, and Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand are perfect as his quirky and unconventional parents. Robert De Niro also shines as the overprotective and suspicious Jack. The movie does a great job of taking the humor to the next level from the first movie while also building on the character development.
Awards:
“Meet the Fockers” was not as critically acclaimed as its predecessor, but it was still a commercial success, grossing over $500 million worldwide. The movie did receive some award nominations, including a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Movie: Comedy.
Popularity:
“Meet the Fockers” was a box office success and remains a popular movie today. It has a 6.3/10 rating on IMDb and a 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite its mixed critical reception, the movie has become a favorite among comedy fans and continues to be a beloved film.
| Directed by | Jay Roach |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Jane Rosenthal Robert De Niro Jay Roach |
| Screenplay by | Jim Herzfeld John Hamburg |
| Story by | Jim Herzfeld Marc Hyman |
| Based on | Characters by Greg Glienna Mary Ruth Clarke |
| Starring | Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Teri Polo, |
| Music by | Randy Newman |
| Cinematography | John Schwartzman |
| Edited by | Jon Poll Lee Haxall |
| Production companies |
Tribeca Productions Everyman Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures (North America) DreamWorks Pictures (International) |
| Release date | December 22, 2004 |
| Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $80 million |
| Box office | $522.7 million |