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I loved the characterisation of this movie: Robin Williams is one of those actors you have to like. So when, as in this movie, he plays someone who is sweet and kind and weak and crawling through moral quicksand, the resulting conflict you feel has you laughing out loud and wringing your hands with anxiety all at the same time.The plot is original and comes with a couple of unforgettable twists. The dialogue is sharp, the humour dark. The moral compass is spinning wildly, but it straightens up for us in the end. There is a quote at the end of the movie that really struck a chord with me."I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone, but it's not. The worst thing is ending up with people who make you feel all alone."Brilliant.

A very great (maybe even underrated?) performance by Robin Williams. We are used seeing him all over the place going all "Flubber" on us (not only in that specific movie, but in general). But if you expect him to be like that in this movie, you will be very disappointed. Of course same goes for the comedy/humor in the movie. It's obvious, but it's not laugh out loud moments you'll encounter.It is more a social study, where a man tries to do the right thing. Emphasis on "tries" in this case. The dialogue is really good and all the performances are on the spot. I liked the social commentary that underlies the whole movie, but it might not be your cup of tea.

Just watched this at the Sundance Film Festival. Absolutely great film. Dark, smart comedy in the spirit of Rushmore. The Bobcat is BACK! Very good cast; great soundtrack. He uses very real issues to simply tell a story about the relationship between an ungrateful punk kid and a painfully weak father. In the Q&A after the film, Bobcat pointed out that most of the comedies being made these days are basically R-rated films made for 13-year-olds (mindless, raunchy, etc.). World's Greatest Dad is a comedy for adults: insightful, original, uncomfortable at times...hilarious. Robin Williams manages to be miserable, mean, touching, and funny without any conflict at all, an inspired break from his traditional roles.