The Pacifier

This is our New Year's movie!!

A good movie for the whole family

It was amusing watching tough guy Vin handle the kids, the timing was perfect. I have watched this movie 4 times since it was released. A good movie for the family.

Vin Diesel has a surprising but decent role as Shane Wolfe, a hard nosed Navy Seal who discovers that he has become a bodyguard for the family of a deceased scientist who created a missile defense system program. While also searching for the hidden program, he finds the family is less than thrilled to have him there as he has no qualms about laying down the rules. While their mother is away, seeking something her husband hid in a bank in Zurich, he discovers life on the home front can be its own form of hell as he is tested from the largest to the smallest, including the pet duck. It is when the family is attacked by NK spies looking for the program that the family finally understands why he is there and things go more smoothly and they actually begin to bond. He discovers, the boy, wants to be an actor, not a wrestler, and deals accordingly with a nasty bullying coach as well as taking the play on as director when the director quits in frustration. The eldest girl can't drive and he finally takes her in hand to teach her, The younger girl, a Firefly scout, has problems with a local boy scout troop and he teaches her and her troop to defend themselves, after they crash their cookie stand. He also learns how to change a diaper and discovers that the ridiculous panda dance done for the baby, is actually more than it seems when he discovers the hidden chamber where the program is hidden. This is one movie that is family oriented, more like the Disney movies of old, and rather more entertaining, as there is no cursing or overt innuendoes at all. While some is a bit contrived, it can be overlooked as it is meant to be more in good fun than anything else.

very entertaining

Rented this for my grandchildren. They loved it

Take a family whose government scientist father was just killed, send the mother on a necessary trip to find the key to the top-secret project her husband left behind, bring in a soldier to guard the five children, and wait for results.Among the kids are two self-absorbed teenagers, a girl who keeps flunking driving and a boy who would rather be in a stage musical than on the wrestling team. The middle child is a little girl Firefly (think Girl Scout or Brownie) whose troop keeps getting bullied by their masculine counterparts. After her comes the toddler who sprays his juice in people's faces and gets into everything, and then the baby who won't go to sleep without his usual bedtime routine.. When the soldier makes everyone adhere to his security standards,, the teens are annoyed. Especially when the soldier catches out the girl's boyfriend sneaking into the house and breaks down the boy's bedroom door because he isn't wearing his locator as ordered. They grease the stairs with cooking oil. But the poor housekeeper is the one caught up in their trap. The put-upon housekeeper leaves immediately, luggage scattering, one step ahead of the soldier trying to keep her there.So the soldier's in charge. And what a job he does. He mans up by strapping on the kiddie carrier and teaching the girl to drive. Along the way, he discovers the oldest boy's secret -- he's signed up for the local little theater -- and takes on the know-it-all wrestling coach. He even helps the middle girl with her problem.He's really the pacifier for the family. This is an entertaining, funny movie. And did I mention the guard duck?

Nice movie there was violence but it was minimal and not gory.

It's as corny as it looks. Vin Deisel plays it straight. This shows a different side to his personal character than you usually see. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this family friendly romp. It is what it is, but its good fun.

This is a really good film. We enjoy it and so do our two granddaughters who are 9 and 6 they think it is hilarious!

We enjoyed this film as a family. It has the action element without having to be concerned about its suitability for children to watch and has a good mix of comedy. Not the best film ever but still an enjoyable watch and the kids liked it a lot.

One of my faves and now my daughters too! Brought it for her for Christmas this year! She can watch in it her bedroom now instead of it being on in livingroom everyday! Lol

My daughters current fav film (shes 7) makes a change from the usual Disney princess films! Good condition and fast delivery from seller.