“Fatherhood” arrives just in time for Father’s Day, in a heart-tugging package that presents star/producer Kevin Hart an opportunity to show off his dramatic acting chops.
Devastated, Matt resists the pleas from Liz’s mother .
Other hurdles emerge, but there’s really not a whole lot more to it than that beyond watching Matt grow to meet the demands and quirks of parenting, and Hart — joining a long legacy of comedic actors who have expanded to more dramatic parts — exhibit emotional depths not regularly associated with the likes of his comedies or the “Jumanji” movies.
The press notes evoke another former First Lady by referring to the “It takes a village” aspect of Matt’s story, but the appeal of “Fatherhood” really boils down to its title, the resilience of the human spirit, and Hart being bold enough — like his alter ego — to think that he can do this.