Synopsis: "The Tooth Fairy," also known as Derek Thompson, is a hard-charging hockey player whose nickname comes from his habit of separating opposing players from their bicuspids. When Derek discourages a youngster's dreams, he's sentenced to one week's hard labor as a real tooth fairy, complete with the requisite tutu, wings and magic wand. At first, Derek "can't handle the tooth" - bumbling and stumbling as he tries to furtively wing his way through strangers' homes-doing what tooth fairies do. But as Derek slowly adapts to his new position, he begins to rediscover his own forgotten dreams.
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Stephen Merchant, Ryan Sheckler, Seth MacFarlane
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
U.S. Rating: PG
Let me just start saying that The Tooth Fairy is a film for kids. If you're a big fan of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's action films and you're expecting to get some in this comedy film, don't get too excited because, as I said, it is a kids film. If you don't mind to watch him on these roles, then you might really enjoy the film.
Now, if you watch the film from a grown-up perspective, it might be taken as a silly, cheesy and boring film. If you watch it from a kid's perspective, you'll enjoy the film.
I had the chance to watch it from this last perspective, from a childish, goofy and inoffensive perspective and I totally enjoyed it. The plot is really simple, cheesy, childish, goofy, basically unfunny (even though, there will be some moments and situations that will make you have some good laughs) but somehow... entertaining.
The film is about Derek, a famous hockey player who gets his nickname "The Tooth Fairy" and fame from beating other hockey players and breaking their teeth. He doesn't believe in fairy tails and loves spontaneously to be mean and bold with people, especially, with kids, destroying their dreams, goals and visions.
One night, he gets in bed and finds a magic ticket under his pillow. When he sits at the border of his bed and reads the content of the ticket, he'll notice that he's got magical wings and he's taken to a Tooth Fairy training center. He's been forced to be a Tooth Fairy for a week, since he's been a really mean and bad influence for everyone around him. He needs to learn everything related with his responsibilities and tools to perform his new job.
Derek needs to balance his professional life as hockey player, his personal life dating his girlfriend (one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, Ashley Judd. Ok, that's my personal appreciation. If you have read some of my previous reviews, you'll know that I have a crush on Kate Beckinsale, but she's in second place, since my major crush has always been on Ashley Judd), her two kids and his new responsibilities as a Tooth Fairy. Something that will stress him up and will make him do things that will push away those people he loves and cares the most, but at the same time, the new experience will help him to change his beliefs on Fairy Tails and miracles, helping everyone around him and especially, himself.
If you're looking for a goofy comedy and watch it with your kids, this is a really good option.
What did I like from this movie?
1. This film had such a great cast. How can't you love a film with Billy Crystal?!
2. There are a few good and funny lines
3. I totally enjoyed and laughed at the scene when he visited the second house and just started throwing memory powder to all the family members, got the tooth and threw the money on top of the kid in bed
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I personally believe that The Rock had some fun working on this childish comedy film, but... come on... he's an action actor by nature, and that's what people love the most of him. He needs to go back to his great action roles
2. A goofy and cheesy simple plot with not much to offer
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
U.S. Rating: PG
Let me just start saying that The Tooth Fairy is a film for kids. If you're a big fan of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's action films and you're expecting to get some in this comedy film, don't get too excited because, as I said, it is a kids film. If you don't mind to watch him on these roles, then you might really enjoy the film.
Now, if you watch the film from a grown-up perspective, it might be taken as a silly, cheesy and boring film. If you watch it from a kid's perspective, you'll enjoy the film.
I had the chance to watch it from this last perspective, from a childish, goofy and inoffensive perspective and I totally enjoyed it. The plot is really simple, cheesy, childish, goofy, basically unfunny (even though, there will be some moments and situations that will make you have some good laughs) but somehow... entertaining.
The film is about Derek, a famous hockey player who gets his nickname "The Tooth Fairy" and fame from beating other hockey players and breaking their teeth. He doesn't believe in fairy tails and loves spontaneously to be mean and bold with people, especially, with kids, destroying their dreams, goals and visions.
One night, he gets in bed and finds a magic ticket under his pillow. When he sits at the border of his bed and reads the content of the ticket, he'll notice that he's got magical wings and he's taken to a Tooth Fairy training center. He's been forced to be a Tooth Fairy for a week, since he's been a really mean and bad influence for everyone around him. He needs to learn everything related with his responsibilities and tools to perform his new job.
Derek needs to balance his professional life as hockey player, his personal life dating his girlfriend (one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, Ashley Judd. Ok, that's my personal appreciation. If you have read some of my previous reviews, you'll know that I have a crush on Kate Beckinsale, but she's in second place, since my major crush has always been on Ashley Judd), her two kids and his new responsibilities as a Tooth Fairy. Something that will stress him up and will make him do things that will push away those people he loves and cares the most, but at the same time, the new experience will help him to change his beliefs on Fairy Tails and miracles, helping everyone around him and especially, himself.
If you're looking for a goofy comedy and watch it with your kids, this is a really good option.
What did I like from this movie?
1. This film had such a great cast. How can't you love a film with Billy Crystal?!
2. There are a few good and funny lines
3. I totally enjoyed and laughed at the scene when he visited the second house and just started throwing memory powder to all the family members, got the tooth and threw the money on top of the kid in bed
What did I dislike from this movie?
1. I personally believe that The Rock had some fun working on this childish comedy film, but... come on... he's an action actor by nature, and that's what people love the most of him. He needs to go back to his great action roles
2. A goofy and cheesy simple plot with not much to offer
I would rate this movie with a 3/5
What did you like or dislike from this movie? What would you rate this movie?
Enjoy it!... Watch it!
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