Pacifier

Pacifier

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Vin Diesel is great as a navy seal turned babysitter in this kid-friendly action comedy. A botched rescue mission (brimming with stunts) results in the death of a scientist and the hospitalization of seal team-leader Shane Wolf (Diesel). Once he recovers, he is assigned to duty as a bodyguard for the dead man's family. But even for a seal--toughened to the point of stoniness--dealing with the chaos, smells, noises, and complexities of a large, fatherless family proves to be a heavy challenge. The kids don't like his authoritative ways and they have no problem defying him at every turn. Eventually everybody bonds and while the family teaches him to listen and relax, he teaches them the combat skills they need to succeed in suburban Los Angeles. It's all very funny but the film really works best as a showcase for the range of Diesel; he takes his pratfalls in stride, his character's devotion to military discipline and honor is inspiring; and his bonding with the family is sweet without being saccharine. Wh...

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Key Information

Adam Shankman
Vin Diesel
Brittany Snow
Comedies
PG (MPAA)
DVD: Full Frame
786936277975
2005
1hr 36min

Languages

English

Credits

Thomas Lennon

Professional Reviews

(07/08/2005, p.53, Mandi Bierly): "Diesel fulfills his order to make kiddie viewers laugh..."

Product Reviews

If you've seen the previews, you've seen the movie Sep 16, 2008
3.00 3/5.0
Pros:
Sporadic charms.
Cons:

Just not a very exciting movie. Seems "made by committee."

Review:

A "family" film with mostly solid values...except it also lacks much creativity or real wit.

Sure it's formulaic but relatively well done Apr 9, 2007
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
Surprisingly good acting and surprisingly restrained violence; good role models for both sexes
Cons:
Formulaic, predictable, trite, expected... Does any of this surprise you?

Review: Fine movie for older preteens and adults who don't mind the predictability of a formula movie. Vin's cute and acts decently; the rest do a nice supporting job.

xXx meets Mr. Mom Oct 17, 2006
3.00 3/5.0
Pros:
Vin Diesel and his physical comedy, fight scenes choreography
Cons:
Secondary characters not well developed, missed opportunities in the romance subplot

Review: The film focuses too much on Diesel than anything else.

Even Diesel’s sexy abs and enticing voice couldn’t save The Pacifier Apr 17, 2006
2.00 2/5.0
Pros:
I still love listening to Vin Diesel talk
Cons:
Too many to list in 15 words

Review: The Bottom Line is trying to forget it ever saw this movie

Trained SEAL Oct 24, 2005
4.00 4/5.0
Pros:
Very good production values, good performances, reasonably good storyline.
Cons:
Maybe some solutions come a bit too cute.

Review: A thriller that stands up well in its own right, but the more so because it is clean and wholesome by Disney standards.

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