Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, Mike Ditka
Will Ferrell stars as Phil Weston, an average Joe who's had to put up all his life with his overly competitive father, Buck (Robert Duvall). When Phil decides to coach his 10-year-old son's soccer tea...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 11, 2005
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Stats: 3,500 reviews
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Flixster Reviews (3,500)
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June 21, 2008Not bad, not great, has some memorable lines and scenes that make the film enjoyable more than once.
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November 1, 2007Very funny, one of Ferrell's best. Some great lines and it was really good casting. The kids in this movie were mostly pretty good actors.
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July 30, 2007Early Ferrell, but still shows sparks of great comedy. Typical underdog sports movie, but still lotsa fun and the kids are great fun! Rober Duvall is awesome as the mean Dad/rival of Ferrell, but a great actor in an average film, does not make a good movie. Good for a lazy Sunday...( read more)
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July 28, 2007This movie is hardly enjoyable, I think that it wasn't the best decition from Will Ferrell to make this film. the plot seems kinda weak and with some holes in the story. I feel it a little childish at some moments. The cast was decent, the kids were very funny specially the littl...( read more)
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November 20, 2009I used to not care for Will Ferrell's stupidity but I think he has grown on me because I thought this movie was hilarious.
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August 27, 2009Kicking & Screaming was quite a funny film, Will Ferrell did another great job of yelling his heart out.
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August 25, 2009this is a pretty funny flick. the ending is sappy for sure and everything is resolved in two minutes, but their are lots of laughs.
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Critic Reviews
May 13, 2005
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
May 13, 2005
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Sit in a room by yourself, look at a blank screen for 90 minutes, and you'll have more of a chance of laughing at your own thoughts than you will at this movie. full review
May 13, 2005
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Both Duvall and Mike Ditka, who plays himself and helps coach Phil's team, spend too much of the movie on the bench, and while they're there, the jokes run thin. full review
May 13, 2005
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
Most of the time, [the kids] go along. Most of the time we do, too. full review
May 12, 2005
Claudia Puig, USA Today
A good script is the most essential ingredient for a good movie. Hiring a comedian isn't enough. full review
May 12, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
An entertaining family movie, and may serve a useful purpose if it inspires kids to overthrow their coaches and take over their own sports. full review
May 12, 2005
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
A so-so family sports comedy that aims a weak satirical kick at the divided soul of the American middle-class dad, as personified by Will Ferrell. full review
May 12, 2005
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Kicking & Screaming is yet another low-budget, high-concept vehicle for Will Ferrell to say and do dumb stuff, throw hissy-fits, get punched in the face, and find redemption (as both a dad and a son). full review
May 12, 2005
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Kicking & Screaming gives us Ferrell in top form. As the mentor to a squad of hapless 10-year-olds, he's the least mature person on the field. full review
May 11, 2005
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
Thank God for coffee, which provides the only caffeinated jolt to the otherwise deflated Kicking and Screaming. full review
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July 27, 2007♥ this movie!!! its great and funny lol
i loved will ferrell and robert duball and mike ditka o and also josh hucherson ♥ 'd it!!! -
April 6, 2007An awesome movie.Josh Hutcherson was one of the best characters.Hes a great actor!
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