Instant Family

THE CAST Rose Byrne, Mark Wahlberg, Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro

THE STORY Married couple Ellie (Byrne) and Pete (Wahlberg) decide to start a family but, determined not to be the “old parents” at the school gates, they adopt three siblings, who change their lives forever.

THE VERDICT Inspired by real events from the life of writer/director Sean Anders – who adopted three kids with his wife – this feel- good family movie is on the right side of schmalzy, with standout performances from Notaro and Spencer especially. CERT 12A, 118 MINS, OPENS 14 FEBRUARY