The Tooth Fairy

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has begun to make a name for himself as the go-to guy for family comedies. His naturally large physical presence (and history as an uber-masculine wrestler) easily set-ups sight gags wherein he is dressed in tutus, tiara and glitter. And of course, The Tooth Fairy does not miss such an opportunity.

His character, Derek, is a minor league hockey player that is known not for his shooting skill but for his fierce tackles that have resulted in lost teeth of opposing players. This damage to teeth and his chosen moniker of "Tooth Fairy" have upset the fairy world. This is further aggravated by Derek's interactions with children. Whether an eager fan or the the young daughter of his love interest (Ashley Judd), he has no respect for dreams and belief. In fact, he sentenced to service as a real tooth fairy. This provides an opportunity for him to grow as an athlete, a friend, and a father figure.

The movie is a sweet tale of fighting for what you care for, taking chances, and dreaming big. It has several cute scenes wherein Derek learns to utilize his skills and the terrified homeowners he visits. But there are also very nice interactions between Derek and the family he is pursuing.

All of the adults in the group enjoyed the film and my six year old LOVED it. It was not at all interesting to my younger daughter and I think the minimum age of interest is probably 4 or 5. There wasn't anything inappropriate, however.

So all in all, I say Step Out.

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