‘Fatherhood’ movie review: A portrait of paternal devotion skewed by Kevin Hart’s PR machine

While the true story of ‘Fatherhood’ is deeply touching and empowering, the film that inevitably became ‘image rehab’ for lead actor Kevin Hart is saved by commendable performances from the women

The pandemic got men around the world talking about fatherhood, specifically what it means to be a dad in 2020 and 2021. So the timing of Kevin Hart-starrer Fatherhood is significant. The Netflix film – based on the real-life story of Matthew Logelin – gives Hart a chance to show off his serious side once again after The Upside. Fatherhood follows Matthew Logelin whose wife passes away shortly after the birth of their daughter. Logelin is faced with not just grief but also new parent challenges he must work through as a single father. .