The War with Grandpa (2020) - Entertaining comedy movie for the whole family with a positive message - 7/10 (25/11/20)

The War with Grandpa is an entertaining comedy movie with world class actors such as Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman and Christopher Walken. The story revolves around a forgetful grandfather who is living alone since his wife passed away. His daughter insists that he comes living with her family. He is assigned to live in his grandson's room who himself has to live in the attic. The child isn't very happy about the situation and declares a war on his grandfather who gladly accepts. As the two family members secretly fight each other, they also start appreciating each other more.

This movie for the whole family convinces on many levels. The actresses and actors are becoming one with their roles and are doing an excellent job. The characters are quite quirky, diversified and amusing. The movie has many funny side stories such as the grandfather's daredevil friends and the oldest daughter's boyfriend who doesn't get accepted by her mother. The movie has a strong message that family should always stick together in difficult situations.

On the other side, the movie also has a few flaws. The story is very predictable. The ending is overloaded with happy stereotypes. The characters are often behaving extremely exaggeratedly which leaves an at times bitter aftertaste such as when the family offers the youngest daughter an over-the-top Christmas party in the middle of the summer.

Despite some minor flaws, The War with Grandpa is a highly entertaining comedy movie for the whole family with a positive message that is best enjoyed at a birthday party or around Christmas.