Murphy's his usual creative, quicksilver self....When he's on top of his game, particularly during several virtuoso comic sequences, you remember why Murphy ears the big bucks.

Rating: 2/5 -- Murphy struggles to find work in other genres, but given the way he indulges himself with funny faces and voices, it's equally possible that he genuinely likes acting alongside children. Full Review

[It's] likely that parents and their young offspring will be enchanted by those scenes in which the only special effect is the warm chemistry generated between sly pro Murphy and charming newcomer Shahidi.

Rating: 1/5 -- How would it be if Eddie Murphy quit making trashy, ingratiating comedies and grew up? Imagine that. Full Review

Rating: 2.5/4 -- A disappointment is that the film eventually veers into predictable territory...but along the way, Murphy and the sparkling Shahidi develop wonderful chemistry, Church gamely steals the show, and the film's star sings, dances and even freaks out. Full Review

Rating: 1/5 -- Murphy at least tries to stay in character rather than overdoing the silly voices and physical knockabout, but maybe the material was so blah that he felt it wasn't worth the effort. Full Review

Rating: 1/5 -- There really isn't a spark of genuine humour or life in the entire thing, and the movie grinds its way to a syrupy finale. Full Review