Mother | | Cast : | Albert Brooks, Debbie Reynolds | | Director : | Albert Brooks | | Studio : | Paramount Home Video | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby | | Released Date : | December 25, 1996 | | DVD Released Date : | February 13, 2001 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | June 23, 2005 | | Summary | A brilliant comedy and Albert Brooks's BEST film! | Content
 | I am a huge fan of writer/ director Albert Brooks and "Mother" is my very favorite of all his comedies! It is a hilarious and sometimes poignant film about a twice-divorced man who moves back home to live with his mother in an effort to gain insight from his relationship with her.
John Henderson ( Albert Brooks) is a semi-successful science fiction author who just can't seem to make it work with women. But WHY??? Well, that is what John is struggling to understand so he decides to look to the most influential female in his life, his mother ( brilliantly played by actress Debbie Reynolds.) Much to the consternation, amusement and frustration of both his mother and his younger brother, John decides to move back home with his mother to conduct what he calls "the experiment." Obviously, John never learned that "you can't go home again"( at least, not if your mother is living there) and he and his mother are in for some hysterically funny and frustrating times as they once again get used to living with one another.
There are so many, many funny moments in this movie! Debbie Reynolds is just wonderful in her role as the aging parent who has to deal with a grown son seeking answers from her and trying to delve into a past she would just as soon forget. John's ultimate enlightenment about his relationship with his mother is absolutely delightful! This is a terrific comedy, and in my opinion, the creme de la creme of Albert Brooks films. |
| Rating | | | Date | May 05, 2005 | | Summary | Versatile Debbie | Content
| Debbie Reynolds has become a "legend in her own time" mainly through her work in some magical musicals but her performance in "Mother" shows another side to this talented lady.She is totally believable as Bernice and I am still stunned that her performace didn't earn her at least an Oscar nomination.This movie works on so many levels - and is an asset for any collector of both Debbie's work and one of the classiest comedies that I have seen in many years. |
| Rating | | | Date | February 03, 2005 | | Summary | Cuts close to home | Content
| The first time I met Debbie Reynolds I was with my mom....this movie had just come out. As Debbie graciously posed for a couple of photos she asked my mom if she had seen the film...my mom said "no, I haven't". Debbie asked me why I hadn't taken my mom to see it...I told her that it cut too close to home. It would for me to be comfortable sitting laughing at what is essentially a version of my own mom on screen.
The way Debbie delivers lines like " I am not going to spend ten dollars on B...s..t jam! Just slays me.
Albert Brooks and Debbie Reynolds on the phone....She says "I love you son"...he says "I know you think you do".
very very clever stuff. |
| Rating | | | Date | February 01, 2005 | | Summary | This movie is hysterical no matter how old you are!! | Content
| You do NOT have to be over 40 to enjoy this movie, I know NO ONE who doesn't fall down laughing over the 'protective ice'!!
This movie rocks!! |
| Rating | | | Date | November 06, 2004 | | Summary | The funniest movie I ever saw! | Content
| This has got to be the funniest movie I ever saw! Albert Brooks is pure genious. Whenever I am feeling down, I watch this hilarious movie and I am immediately refreshed. It's a definite must see for anyone who has ever had a mother! |
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