In Theaters: “Old Dogs”

Old Dogs will be released in theaters today and the critics have really ripped it to shreds.  I can’t say that I’ve heard one nice thing about the movie which is too bad since it’s got a decent enough cast.

I’m sure a lot of people were also hoping it would do well since it stars John Travolta and his daughter, newcomer Ella Bleu.  After John’s son, Jett, died tragically earlier this year, I’m sure their family could use something positive to focus on.  Unfortunately, I don’t think this movie is going to do the trick.

image: Walt Disney Pictures

The film follows two best friends who find themselves suddenly saddled with the responsibility of taking care of six-year-old twins.  Travolta is the happy bachelor (really?) and Robin Williams plays an unlucky-in-love divorcee.  They are just about to close on the biggest business deal of their lives but their plans are derailed by their sudden childcare duties.

Sounds lame.  I won’t be going to the theater and I probably will skip it on DVD and cable, even if my kids want to see it (which is doubtful).