Mom or Dad?

About This Movie

So, 'Mom or Dad?' from 2017, it’s a different take on that custody battle trope. You’ve got this divorced couple who really don’t want their kids but are stuck in this absurd situation where they’re fighting over them. The comedy is pretty sharp, with a sort of dark humor lurking in the background. The pacing feels right; it doesn’t drag and keeps you engaged with the back-and-forth antics. The performances, while not groundbreaking, have a certain relatability that makes it easy to connect with. The atmosphere is light yet tinged with the awkwardness of real relationships. It’s distinctive in how it portrays the chaos of parenting and the absurdities of divorce without getting too heavy-handed.

Dark humor underlies the comedy.Relatable performances from the leads.Engaging pacing keeps it lively.