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As an esteemed television journalist put out to pasture by the networks and faced with the engagement of her son, Jane Fonda is fierce, funny, and ready to rumble as the title character in Monster-in-Law in a way that the rest of the film itself never really is. Jennifer Lopez, the film's other above-the-title star, is set to marry handsome, wealthy Michael Vartan but has a hell of a time dealing with his insanely possessive mother. The result is pretty much what you'd expect--lots of snarls and slapstick and an easy, kisses-all-around conclusion, though it is surprising (and maybe a little disheartening) to watch Fonda throw herself into such disposable comedy with such gusto. Director Robert Luketic, who slept while Reese Witherspoon tottered off with his Legally Blonde, once again relies solely on the assembled talent: He leaves a high-wattage Lopez playing things a little too cute, a reedy Vartan looking visibly disinterested, and canny comedian Wanda Sykes making what she can--which, luckily, is a lot--of her role as Fonda's wisecracking personal assistant (the type of black sidekick role that's an indication of how creakily formulaic the film is). See it for Fonda, if you feel like it, then wish her a better engagement in the future. --Steve Wiecking
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New Line, Home Entertainment Region 2 PAL 2005 101 mins
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great,
By Super_22_chick (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Monster-in-Law [DVD] (DVD)
i loved this film, it was sweet and a little funny but it didn't go overboard with useless jokes that no-one laughs at, the acting was superb and the film was overall a hit.
I didn't expect to be impressed by it when i bought it under the reccomendation of a friend but i was pleasently suprised, it was actually good with J Lo in it. The scenario is realistic, an overprotected mother doesn't want her son to marry anyone let alone a woman who skips between about 5 jobs and she will go to all lengths to stop the marriage, even fake an anxiety attack and pay a man to pretend to be a doctor. I loved it sooooo much, great for a girly night in.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie,
By Richard "CoversandCuttingsUK" (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Monster-in-Law [DVD] (DVD)
Actually watched this the day it arrived, and really pleased I did. Having seen the trailer for it on another movie, I knew it had to added to my rental list. Although single myself, I've worked with enough people to know quite a bit about Mother In Laws to put me off them.
Cannot recall seeing Jane Fonda in a movie since Barbarella, but her comedy in this is first class especially the nut allergy and her "don't leave/stay with me" supposedly girly friendship with her new daughter-in-law played by Jennifer Lopez. This was only the second film I've seen Lopez in (the other being Angel Eyes) and her move to comedy was a good one, so wouldn't hesitate to try others. Also liked the personal assistant character although my only complaint would be some of her lines were not that clear leaving the viewer to work out what she said. The appearance by Elaine Stritch was a total surprise when she went up in the cast, couldn't think what character she would play in this type of movie, but you'll have to rent it to find the connection. Overall a really enjoyable film, would highly recommend.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry! No good,
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This review is from: Monster-in-Law [DVD] (DVD)
Not as good as The Wedding Planner. This one just didn't make me laugh so I'm afraid this one will not be added to my collection.
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