By: Published online: Friday, December 21, 2012 Appeared in: Pasateimpo
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Capsule review
Billy Crystal and Bette
Midler play an aging couple who try their hand at helping to raise their grandkids, often to comic effect. Rods
are spared, children are spoiled, and everyone learns
life lessons. Expect observations about the evolution of
parenting techniques across generations, coupled with
shots of Crystal getting hit in the groin. Opens Tuesday,
Dec. 25. Rated PG. 105 minutes.