
Breadwinner Flops in a Dated, Unfunny Gender-Swap Comedy
A misfiring gender-role swap comedy that aims to critique work-life balance but lands as a dated, unfunny misfire, with supporting players delivering more energy than the lead.
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A misfiring gender-role swap comedy that aims to critique work-life balance but lands as a dated, unfunny misfire, with supporting players delivering more energy than the lead.
A critics' takedown of Nate Bargatze's feature debut The Breadwinner, which retools the Mr. Mom premise with Bargatze as a clean, monotone lead and Mandy Moore as the high-energy spouse; despite stylish visuals and attempts at depth, the film feels like a tired sitcom stretched to feature length, ending in saccharine sentiment that underscores its lack of bite or originality.

Nate Bargatze plays a car salesman who must run the household solo when his wife’s gadget venture takes her away, turning everyday chaos into a warm, joke-filled ride. The modern Mr. Mom‑style comedy shines thanks to Bargatze’s performance and standout work from his three daughters, with Will Forte and Colin Jost providing extra laughs; directed by Eric Appel, the PG, 1h35m film blends family chaos with heart and humor.

Mandy Moore said Ashley Tisdale French’s New York Magazine essay about a toxic celebrity mommy group was very upsetting, shocking both Moore and fellow mommy group member Hilary Duff, and she urged direct, face-to-face conflict resolution and kindness among parents.

Mandy Moore joined the ongoing discussion about mommy groups sparked by Ashley Tisdale’s candid essay, saying the piece cuts to the core of motherhood pressures and resonates on a personal level.

Mandy Moore addressed Ashley French’s essay about her toxic mom group, saying the comparison to high‑school ‘mean girls’ was upsetting and stressing that kindness matters. She indicated she would have handled the situation differently and urged an end to the endless cycle of gossip, noting the wider trope that women can’t be supportive of each other while reaffirming her own values as a parent.

Mandy Moore addressed Ashley Tisdale’s essay about leaving a “toxic mom group” on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, calling the drama upsetting and stressing the importance of kindness and open conversation. She rejected the idea that women in her circle are petty or unsupportive, highlighted the value of community among moms, and said she’d rather discuss hurt feelings directly than fuel online drama.

Mandy Moore shared heartwarming family beach vacation photos from Mexico, featuring her husband and three kids, celebrating quality family time and her experience of motherhood at 40, highlighting her views on age and pregnancy.

Mandy Moore expressed relief after revealing her third pregnancy with husband Taylor Goldsmith, sharing a mirror selfie of her baby bump on social media. The actress, who has two sons, announced the news with a photo of her children wearing shirts indicating their new roles as big and middle brothers, as the family anticipates the arrival of a baby girl.

Mandy Moore debuted her baby bump in a stylish leopard-print maxi dress on Instagram, revealing she is expecting her third child, a baby girl, with husband Taylor Goldsmith. The couple, already parents to two sons, shared their excitement about expanding their family.

Mandy Moore joyfully announced she is expecting her third child, a baby girl, with husband Taylor Goldsmith. The couple, already parents to two sons, Gus and Ozzie, shared the news with a heartwarming photo of their boys wearing "Big" and "Middle" t-shirts. Mandy, who has previously faced fertility struggles, expressed her excitement and reflected on her journey to motherhood.

Mandy Moore shared a photo of her baby bump on Instagram, revealing she is expecting her third child, a girl, with husband Taylor Goldsmith. The actress, who has two sons, August and Oscar, announced her pregnancy by posting a picture of her boys wearing "big" and "middle" brother T-shirts. Moore has been open about her desire to become a mother and previously reflected on being told she might not be able to have children.

Mandy Moore shared her first baby bump photo on Instagram, revealing her third pregnancy. Her "This Is Us" co-stars reacted with excitement to the news, and Moore expressed her joy about expanding her family.

Mandy Moore announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her third child, a baby girl, referencing her role on "This Is Us" by calling her children "the third in our own Big Three." This will be her third child with husband Taylor Goldsmith, joining their two sons born in 2021 and 2022.

Mandy Moore and her husband Taylor Goldsmith are expecting their third child, a baby girl. The couple, who already have two sons, announced the news on Instagram with a photo of their boys wearing shirts that read "Big" and "Middle." Moore has previously expressed her desire to expand their family, and she is excited for her sons to have a baby sister.