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  • Actors: Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott
  • Directors: Robert Luketic
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Entertainment in Video
  • DVD Release Date: 26 Sep 2005
  • Run Time: 101 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000A3OOMC
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,282 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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

Synopsis
Charlie (Jennifer Lopez) is looking for a nice guy who will appreciate her, as well as her myriad of interests and jobs. From walking dogs to painting to designing clothes to answering phones at a doctor's office, Charlie does it all. Keith (Michael Vartan) seems to fit the bill as a perfect match for her: he's charming, handsome, a successful doctor, and he is completely smitten with her. And now, he has proposed and wants to marry her. There's just one problem: his mother, Viola (Jane Fonda), is a nightmare. A legendary television journalist who has an on-air breakdown after being replaced by a much younger woman, Viola virtually lives for Keith, especially now that her career is apparently over. She doesn't think Charlie is good enough for her son, and she plans to do everything she can to break them up. Enlisting the help of her assistant, brutally honest Ruby (Wanda Sykes), Viola plots ways to drive Charlie crazy--and get her away from her son. She feigns illness, belittles her future daughter-in-law's jobs, and invites her son's old flame to visit at inopportune moments, among other things. But Viola underestimates Charlie, who isn't about to give up a happy future with Keith without a fight. Directed by Richard Luketic (LEGALLY BLONDE, WIN A DATE WITH TAD HAMILTON!), MONSTER-IN-LAW marks Fonda's return to the big screen following a 14-year absence. Elaine Stritch appears as Viola's own former monster-in-law.

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great, 1 May 2006
By Super_22_chick (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed it!, 30 Oct 2008
By Louis Vallance "fs geek" (Sheffield, SY UK) - See all my reviews
Although I am not into these types of films, I believe that it is necessary for an occasional dose of cheese, and this film is no exception. It's just one of those films that makes you feel good, a bit like Four Weddings And A Funeral.

Nice to watch on a rainy evening!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Monstrous, 27 Sep 2005
By E. A Solinas "ea_solinas" (MD USA) - See all my reviews
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Mothers-in-law. They can be a woman's best friend, or her most lethal enemy.

I always remember the tale of a young man whose mom spent his wedding loudly shouting that they would be divorced in six months, set up a fund for their divorce, and so on. And I imagine that woman was a bit like Jane Fonda's deliciously catty character in the limp "Monster-in-Law."

To some degree, "Monster-in-Law" isn't a romantic comedy movie. It's an overlong sitcom episode.

Charlie (Jennifer Lopez) is a temp/dog-walker whose dreams are about to come true -- she's engaged to Kevin (Michael Vartan), a sweet and hunky doctor. There's only one small problem: Viola (Jane Fonda), Kevin's strong-willed mumsie, doesn't think that Charlie is right for her perfect son.

So Viola does the only thing she can think of -- she starts pranking Charlie, hoping to drive the unworthy future-in-law away. Poisoned food, ripped dresses, wedding disasters and slap fighting all ensue, but soon Charlie gets sick of it and begins to fight back. Who will win, the desperate fiancee or the force-of-nature mom?

Yeah, it's not much of a plot. I kept waiting for the laugh track to kick in, and a preview for next week's episode.

In fact, the plotlessness is what really hurts "Monster-in-Law." Once Charlie and Viola are introduced, the entire film descends into a series of pranks that are dropped in favor of warm'n'fuzzy. Slapstick ones too -- if Robert Luketic had taken the P.G. Wodehouse route of elaborate pranking, it might have worked. But watching Fonda and Lopez going bonkers at each other isn't very funny.

It doesn't help that the screenplay is as limp as the plotting. Poor Vartan is forced to spout endless romance-novel cheez; "What are you doing the rest of your life?", gag me. And alas, innocent moviegoers are forced to endure yet more tributes to Lopez's much-hyped posterior, which probably has a stylist and trailer all its own.

Jennifer Lopez is the kiss of death to romantic comedies -- there's nothing very funny about her face, her body, or her way of delivering lines. And to be honest, Vartan doesn't fit in this movie any better. The "Alias" star looks rather confused, as if he isn't sure how he ended up in this particular film. Not to mention a bit overwhelmed by the catfighting.

The saving graces? Fonda has wild, hilarious manic energy that overcomes the thinness of her role, and makes her quite fun to watch. And Wanda Sykes, as her P.A., gets the best lines of the whole movie. When the two of them are on the screen together, they're pure hilarity. In fact, forget Lopez -- make the movie about Wanda and Jane, and you've got a hit.

Cheesy dialogue and no plot sink "Monster-in-Law," a comedy that leaves you wondering why Fonda chose to return after fifteen years to.... this.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent movie from J Lo
Would recommend. Feel good movie. Again J Lo excellent. Makes you re-evaluate your own life and treat people with more respect, realising that we are all different and not... Read more
Published 4 months ago by I. Forrester

3.0 out of 5 stars Cute and entertaining
Jennifer Lopez is beautiful and very funny in this film, and Jane Fonda is hilarious as the rich mother-in-law to be who considers Lopez's character to be nowhere near good enough... Read more
Published 10 months ago by L. H. Healy

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good rom com
If you like romantic comedy, this comes highly recommended.
The scenario has been done before. Sweet girl (J. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dodster

1.0 out of 5 stars dreadful, quite simply horrific
this comedy is unfunny, let's get that straight from the onset.

a worthy vehicle for badly acting jenny-from-the-block, whose simpering grates after approximately a... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Hambletta-Maud

2.0 out of 5 stars You only want to watch it once!
To be honest, this is only a film that you want to watch once! The first time I watched it, I quite enjoyed it, but after that it got a bit boring. Read more
Published on 23 Jul 2006 by Catherine

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie
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. Read more
Published on 13 May 2006 by Richard

1.0 out of 5 stars This movie is the worst i have ever seen
This movie is the worst i have ever seen because thes best bit in it is when jane fonda thinks about pushing j lo's head in a cake. Read more
Published on 18 April 2006 by Meg Cabot

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy viewing
Nice movie, very easy going, good looking, easy on the eye characters. Thoroughly enjoyed it. If you want anything challenging and with a bit of a twist, this is not the one for... Read more
Published on 7 April 2006 by J. CROSBY

4.0 out of 5 stars Not so monstrous
If you are looking for a lightweight, sometimes funny, often cringe-making film to pass an hour or so, then monster-in-law is for you. Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2006 by L S Randall

3.0 out of 5 stars funny
This is a good idea and quite funny in places but it relies solely on Jennifer Lopez's acting (which is better than i thought!) and Wanda Sykes is hilarious! Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2006 by Mr. Robert J. J. Gould

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