Tooth Fairy
2010 · Directed by Michael Lembeck
Original language: English
- comedy
- family
- fantasy
The story
When minor-league hockey player Derek Thompson -- who has a penchant for knocking out his opponents' teeth every time he plays -- disillusions a fan, he is sentenced to a stint for one week as a bona fide, tutu-clad, real-life tooth fairy. Soon, Derek is inspired to rekindle his youthful dreams.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated studio comedy with the glossy, evenly lit look of mid-2010s family releases: sunny suburban houses, rink arenas under flat fluorescent glare, and a fairy realm of pastel glitter and soft glowing wings that reads as cheerfully kitschy rather than enchanted. The camera stays conventional, mostly medium shots and quick cuts during sports sequences, with a bouncy, guitar-and-synth pop score that keeps things upbeat. The vibe is light, silly and warm, the kind of thing to put on for a lazy weekend afternoon or a family movie night when nobody wants to think hard. Its tone is broad and good-natured, with physical gags and a gruff-to-tender arc in which a tough, self-centred athlete slowly softens and rediscovers his childhood wonder. Violence is cartoonish: there are hockey scuffles, a lot of slapstick punches and teeth-knocking jokes, but no gore and no real cruelty. Mild language and a few crude jokes appear. It suits families with younger kids, fans of its leads, and anyone wanting undemanding, low-stakes comedy with a sentimental heart.
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