A remake of sorts, The In-Laws is based on a 1979 comedy of the same name. While the premise remains intact, the new version fiddles with the details. Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks are cast as potential father-in-laws in roles originated by Peter Falk and Alan Arkin. Here, Douglas (in the Falk role) is a CIA agent and Brooks a neurotic podiatrist unwittingly involved in the former's clandestine adventures—think James Bond paired with Woody Allen. Unlike the original, however, Douglas's profession is never really in doubt, which only serves to blunt the humor. While not completely devoid of laughs, the leads are not well served by the screenplay (credited to Nat Mauldin and Ed Solomon). And supporting characters are, for the most part, weak. Especially embarrassing: an effeminate French arms dealer played by David Suchet. I guess it's open season on France (who can forget "freedom fries"?) in that they opposed W's war in Iraq, but gay jokes? Douglas reportedly dumped his agent less than two months after pic's release. A low point in Brooks' distinguished career as well. Sexy Robin Tunney stands out. With Lindsay Sloane, Ryan Reynolds and Candice Bergen.
In 1979 Alan Arkin and Peter Falk starred in the classic comedy THE IN-LAWS in which Arkin played a timid dentist who gets involved in dangerous gover...More at Family Video
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