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May 9, 2003
Smart, gentle comedy offers safe family fare
By BEN NUCKOLS
Associated Press Writer
Associated Press Writer
Running a day care center is far from an inspired outlet for Eddie Murphy's comic talents, but he's done much worse than "Daddy Day Care," a cheerful and intermittently amusing entry in his library of innocuous family comedies.
While targeted strictly at parents and kids looking for a safe day at the multiplex, "Daddy Day Care" has more genuine laughs than most alleged comedies released this year, including "View from the Top," "Head of State" and "Anger Management."
| Daddy Day Care |
 Director: Steve Carr Cast: Eddie Murphy, Angelica Huston, Jeff Garlin, Steve Zahn Rating: PG, for language Running time: 94 minutes |
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