Film Review 3: Instant Family

 Film Review:

Film Review 3: 'Instant Family'

Instant Family is an American style comedy drama, about a couple - Pete and Ellie (Mark Wahlberg and Rose Bryne) who want to be parents and decide to adopt through foster care. 

After passing their foster certification, the couple are set out to find a family of their own. The couple speak to Lizzy (Isabella Moner) a 15 year old girl who make a real impression on the couple, as after they speak to their CPS workers and enquire about Lizzy. Soon they find out that she has a younger sister and brother - Juan (Gustavo Escobar) and Lita (Julianna Gamiz).

 The film portrays to the audience the highs and lows of being a foster parents and how tricky it can be for not only for the children to adapt, but also for the parents to gain the trust of their fostered children.

 Right after earning their fist "mommy" and "daddy", Pete and Ellie find out that the birth mother of Lizzy, Juan and Lita has come out of jail and has been sober, therefore she wants to meet with her children. The couple agree despite how much this upsets them, after going through their court hearing, their mother agrees to take custody of the children, however, at the last minute doesn't pull through and leaves the kids - specifically Lizzy devastated. In the end, Lizzy realises that Pete and Ellie can give her the childhood she never had and can provide a better one for her younger siblings as well. Therefore, in the end the couple adopt the three. 

Personally, i would rate this film 10/10, this is because I loved every aspect of the film and enjoyed watching the journey that they went through, despite some of it being sad and upsetting. The comedy as well made such a difference and even though the film is 2 hours altogether, it doesn't feel like that at all. Would and already have recommended this to other.