Meet the Fockers

W. C. Fields supposedly said "never work with dogs or children" and MEET THE FOCKERS is a good example of why. With a cast comprised of heavyweights like Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand it is amazing how the cat and dog manage to steal the whole show with the baby coming in a close second. There are a few good laughs here but this sequel to FATHER OF THE BRIDE tends to focus far more on the dynamics of family venturing into the realm of seriousness far too much for my liking. Still, Jay Roach has a style of directing that keeps things moving and overall entertaining making MEET THE FOCKERS well worth the rental fee. Shelley Berman of recent BOSTON LEGAL fame and an original TWILIGHT ZONE veteran has a nice cameo as does Dori Barton and Kathleen Gati.