Father Hood 1993

Steve Johnson, Chicago Tribune: It does suggest, ultimately, that if more wards of the state would run off to join their fathers on cross-country crime sprees, we could lick these corrupt foster-care and inattentive-dad problems. Read more

Michael Wilmington, Los Angeles Times: Most of the characters may be trapped in programmed spontaneity, but you can get a real lift out of the landscapes, the crisp sunlight splayed over gas stations and billboards, and the cannonade of '50s and '60s rock oldies. Read more

Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel: Father Hood isn't so much undemanding as vapid, disjointed rather than antic. And if this film is a romp, then so is bearbaiting. Read more

Desmond Ryan, Philadelphia Inquirer: The movie develops a hopelessly split personality. Read more

Jeff Shannon, Seattle Times: Despite its best intentions, Father Hood is destined to become leftovers in the video store. Read more

James Berardinelli, ReelViews: There is little to relieve the tedium of this film, except an impressive performance by little-known actress Sabrina Lloyd. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Father Hood is a genial, simple-minded chase picture in which a small time thief learns to love his children. I didn't believe a single second of it, although I enjoyed a few of them. Read more

Brian Lowry, Variety: A train wreck from start to finish. Read more

Rita Kempley, Washington Post: While TV and movie trailers promise a rollicking road movie for the whole family, it is, in fact, a plodding guide to reckless child endangerment. Read more