Five Underrated Movie Dads

 

In the land of movie dad's, the criteria of a great dad isn't really defined. Even though there is a general agreement that figures such as Mustafa, Marlin, Gil Buckman, Bryan Mills, and even Henry Jones Sr. are considered great dads. In the realm of film though there are several great dad's that have been portrayed on the big screen, that either were misunderstood or just forgotten about. So with that, here are 5 underrated movie dads. 

5. Jackson Lamb- Super 8

In Super 8 Jackson Lamb is the sheriff of the small Ohio town the film take's place in. He has a distant relationship with his son Joe, as both are grieving the loss of Joe's mom. Jackson carries the weight of grief on his shoulders, but doesn't know how to heal from it except put it in the back of his mind. When the time come's to help Joe and his friend's save the town and help the monster, the two come together to heal. Jackson shows that all that time he cared but was too hung up in his own grief to show it 

4. Dill Penderghest-Easy A

                                       

Played by Stanley Tucci in 2010's Easy A, Dill Penderghest was a very peculiar father. Part hippie, part guy that just marches to the beat of his own dream, and a bit head strong. He also showed traits that he definitely smoked his fair share of weed. A bit of a free spirit, you just weren't sure what was going to come out of his mouth at times. One thing was for sure though, he loved his family and took care of them and that's all one could ask for. 

3. Jack Aarons-Bridge To Terabitha 

Jack Aarons was played by Robert Patrick in 2007's Bridge To Terabitha. Robert already has a stone face and cold demeanor anyway, so it's no surprise he portrayed the dad that way in this film. He also was the stereotypical dad in that he showed incredible love and care towards his daughter May Belle, while being cold towards his son Jess at times. It's not until Jess experiences the incredible loss, that Jack shows he is there for his son and truly loves him. 

2. Noah Levenstein- American Pie

                                    

Noah Levenstein better known as Jim's dad played by comedy legend Eugene Levy, is the personification of a supportive dad if there ever was one. While a bit tone deaf, geeky, and awkward, he always stood by Jim in some of his most embarrassing moments. While also offering life advice that when you stopped and thought about it, actually made a great deal of sense. Nailing the role of a dad trying to help him through that weird stage teenagers go through when sex is all that's on the brain.

1. Gomez Addams-Addams Family

                                             

Gomez Addams the wealthy patriarch of the Addams Family that under the quirks and the eccentric behavior. As well as the families macabre lifestyle, was a very loving husband and father. His love and devotion to his wife Morticia was always on display, but it was his love for his kids that was even stronger. His parenting style was unorthodox, but he was always there. Whether it was for school plays, school or camp drop-offs, or just to play a random game only The Addam's understood. Gomez Addams was a kooky but great dad.