Instant Family (2018)

This film was yet another suggestion from Susan’s daughter. This one is on Netflix, even though it was a Paramount production. And, in my opinion, the only stable character in the whole show was the Bernese Mountain dog. As you might expect, their household is chaotic and messy, but the reality would be like that. Going from zero to three children (each with their own issues) was never going to be smooth.

The purpose of this (truly inspired) story is to highlight the serious issue of too many children in the foster care system (in the US). When you add to the mix how abortion is now on hold in that country, a larger catastrophe seems likely. Somebody has to step up to help these children, but the very nature of fostering makes this situation even worse. People go into the idea of adoption, usually for the wrong reasons. And the children feel pushed from pillar to post. All they really want is for their parent(s) to take care of them and love them, in spite of the struggles that inevitably occur.

As always a crisis draws the individuals closer together. In the end, the all choose to be a family.

Says it all.