Greg Focker (Stiller) is head over heels in love with girlfriend Pam (Polo), and is ready to pop the big question.

When his attempt to propose is thwarted by a phone call with the news that Pam's sister is getting married, Greg plans to use the trip to Pam's family home to propose.

Upon his arrival at the family's home, Greg is greeted by what appears to be the picture-perfect family: a loving husband and wife, two daughters, a son and a beloved cat.

But trying to get the approval of Pam's very protective and suspicious father Jack (De Niro) looks like it could be harder than he imagined.

So begins a weekend from hell as Greg's attempts to impress his prospective father-in-law go hopelessly wrong.

For a guy who usually resorts to dry wit in stressful situations, Greg is suddenly shooting blanks with Jack. Everything that could possibly go wrong, does.

While Greg bends over backwards to try and make a good impression, his weekend begins with lost luggage at the airport and turns into a hilarious series of disasters, and embarrassing moments.

The pressure of having to get on with potential in-laws is one that viewers will relate to, and Stiller's disastrous attempts to fit in leave us cringing in despair.

With some hilarious slapstick comedy from Stiller, you will not stop laughing.

De Niro's career path has taken a sharp turn in recent years from mafia tough-guy to softer comedy roles.

Watch out for the sequel in 2003 - Meet The Fockers.

Dalia Levy