How unlucky can one man be?

Rating: 7/10 (9 April 2003)

Meet Gaylord Focker (Ben Stiller), a very genuine but unfortunate guy. Gaylord, better known as Greg, is madly in love with his girlfriend Pam Byrnes (Teri Polo) and wants to marry her. But before he can win her hand in marriage, he has to win her parents approval; a task which proves to be extremely difficult.
Greg and Pam go on their way to meet the parents. Greg doesn't exactly get off to a very good start when he manages to break the urn that holds the remains of a late relative. Pam's father Jack (Robert Di Niro) takes an instant dislike to Greg and makes it his business to push Greg to the limit and see just how far he can go to get him as far away from his daughter as possible.
The film is full of exceptionally funny moments. The unfortunate events that unfold and the stupid ways in which Greg tries to cover them up, make this film worth a shot. Granted, it's not the funniest film out there but it is very good for a laugh and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.
Robert Di Niro proves that he is still one of the most talented actors around, taking on the role of the control freak father and Ben Stiller settles in nicely to yet another role as the geek, trying to win his girl (Something About Mary).