
If you enjoy comedian Nate Bergatze, his feature film debut in Eric Appel’s family comedy The Breadwinner (B) is certain to be a fun, old-fashioned, squeaky-clean romp. Although ostensibly a bit retrograde, borrowing from the premise of ‘80s film Mr. Mom, this movie makes the most of the genial nature and observational humor of its star, as his car salesman character takes over domestic duties on the home front while his wife (a plucky Mandy Moore) seeks her destiny as a mom organization inventor in an opportunity abroad. Battles with stove tops and laundry machines ensue, but the best moments in the movie are the protagonist’s interactions with his three daughters (all natural actors) as he maneuvers the minefields of kid emotions. Supporting cast members Colin Jost and Will Forte are fun too in small parts of this suburban safari. Sure some of the antics are silly, and a few of the choices strain credulity, but it’s generally brisk and buoyant. This largely critically-drubbed outing is fun for families and will likely be a streaming smash when it hits that format.