Prepare for the robert de niro comedy “the war with grandpa” in cinemas

Jyothi Venkatesh

The Diwali release is based on the international bestselling novel of the same name. You’ve seen him pull some nasty punches in The Raging Bull, you’ve seen him menacingly wield his gun in The Irishman, but have you ever seen Hollywood legend Robert De Niro hilariously bicker with a 12 year old? This Diwali, PVR Pictures is bringing audiences the biggest family comedy of this year, as the mighty Robert faces his tiny grandson in “The War with Grandpa”.

The rip roaring laugh-athon follows the story of Ed (De Niro), a recently widowed elderly who struggles to adjust with the single life. Hell bent on not staying at an old age facility, Ed is forced to move into his daughter’s home and take over his grandson’s room, much to the young kid’s chagrin. This sparks a never ending skirmish between a stubborn old man and a naughty little troublemaker that escalates to ridiculously comic
proportions.

While making you chuckle, the whirlwind journey also shares the heart-warming message of respecting our elders and cherishing family. The crackling chemistry between Robert and Oakes Fegley, who plays his grandson, is to be seen to be believed. Their incredible comic timing promises to serve a laugh riot. As theatres open up and the country welcomes the festival of lights, what better way can we celebrate than enjoy a wholesome film alongside the entire family in cinemas?

With funny pranks, funnier dialogues and the funniest performance by Robert De Niro, “The War with Grandpa” seems like the perfect gift to pamper your loved ones this festive season. The film also stars Uma Thurman, Jane Seymour and Christopher Walken in pivotal roles.The War with Grandpa, a film by Tim Hill, releases in cinemas on the 13th of November 2020.