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"Now Greg, you have a *very* unique last name..."
"Meet the Parents" is a surprisingly funny film bolstered into the top ranks of modern comedies by the two standout performances of Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. There's never a dull moment in this laugh-a-minute comedy from director Jay Roach of the "Austin Power's" franchise and screenwriters Greg Glienna and Mary Ruth Clarke, who also wrote and starred in the 1992 short film of the same name.

Gaylord 'Greg' Focker (just you try and say that last name without smiling), played to the max by the comic talents of Stiller, is head-over-heels in love with his girlfriend, Pam (Teri Polo). After a failed attempt at proposing marriage, Greg learns that if he intends to marry Pam, it is important to first OK the proposition with her father, Jack (De Niro). Pam's sister's wedding seems a perfect time to talk with Jack, so he accompanies Pam back to her parent's house. What ensues is a fantastically funny film, basically about the trouble and misunderstandings Greg endures for his love for Pam.

The awkward dynamics between De Niro and Stiller's characters make for the most side-splitting moments of the film. Upon having first viewed this movie several years ago, I can still clearly remember Greg's notions of milking cats, Jack's "poetry reading", the urn, the polygraph, Greg's prayer, the Speedo, Focker... Those who have already seen "Meet the Parents", (and who hasn't?) are probably fondly reminiscing upon these positively hysterical scenes right now.

"Meet the Parents" certainly isn't cinematic art, folks. The screenplay is predictable, at best. And maybe some of the jokes didn't strike a chord with every audience member. However, this film greatly succeeds at what it is; a comedy. I will most certainly be first in line to see "Meet the Fockers", slated for release in December of 2004.

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Stiller and De Niro make an incredible comic duo
The year 2000 was a weak year for movies of all genres, and I was disappointed by so many failures at the multiplex. But one film did stand out, and that was Meet The Parents. This film has Ben Stiller basically reprising his character from There's Something About Mary, but still manages to include all the charm and comic timing. He plays Gaylord "Greg" Focker(this name provides some of the best jokes in the film!)who after proposing to the woman he loves, heads to her parents home to meet with them.

Unfortunately, this includes her father, a retired florist played by the always-incredible Robert De Niro. He immediately takes a disliking to Greg with a hard edge towards him, and some of the best scenes that follow is him trying to impress De Niro. One of the first laugh-out-loud scenes involves a dear family member's cremated ashes being treated rather unconventionally after a series of mishaps at the dinner table. I won't go into details, because I do not want to spoil it. There are a few plot twists later on that keep the story fresh, mostly regarding De Niro's retired florist.

There are not too many movies that I recommend you buy without seeing first, especially comedies, because so many people have different tastes in comedies. But I do recommend Meet The Parents; it has a great director, Jay Roach(Austin Powers I and II), 2 fine comic actors, and a wonderful script and story. This is one film that won't disappoint.

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Calamity after calamity - Very Funny
"Meet the Parents" is funny, outrageous, and full of fun. Pratfalls and pitfalls await our comic star Ben Stiller as he pursues his love and ingratiates himself with his father-in-law to-be, Robert DeNiro. DeNiro is a crazed, over protective, retired CIA agent who zealously protects his daughter from her would-be suitor.

Calamity follows calamity, and the sight gags cascade until the end unwinds all the zaniness in a satisfying ending. It is a lot of fun with several belly laughs thrown in for good measure.