The comedian makes an unconvincing bid for movie stardom in a largely unfunny and old-fashioned feature-length sitcom episode

Directed by Eric Appel, Nate Bargatze’s 'Mr. Mom' update 'The Breadwinner' offers a few opportunities to chuckle, but the gags mostly fall flat.

"The Breadwinner," in theaters Friday, is a safe mainstream comedy with no edge, but even that is enough of a rarity to enhance its appeal.