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Big Momma's House (Special Edition)
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0024543008194
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 25
Label: 20th Century Fox
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language),
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
MPN: 2000819
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 06, 2001
Running Time: 98 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
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Editorial Review:
No one tries very hard in Big Momma's House, so your enjoyment of this Martin Lawrence vehicle pretty much depends on how much amusement you're able to derive from a guy dressed up as a very ample woman. The setup is of the eye-rolling, only-in-Hollywood nature: Lawrence, as detective Malcolm Turner, is after a killer, and apparently the only way to capture him is to pose as the bad guy's ex-girlfriend's grandmother, who--the film cannot stress this point too much--is quite large.
Apparently, Sherry (Nia Long), the young woman in question--she's as attractive as Big Momma is, well, you know--is none too bright, for she falls for Malcolm's ruse, which of course ostensibly amuses mainly because it's so transparent. She at least has an excuse--she hasn't seen Big Momma in two years--but Big Momma's oblivious friends must be functional morons. Screenwriters Darryl Quarles and Don Rhymer didn't tax themselves very much, as they have Malcolm-as-Big-Momma going through fairly predictable motions--botching a meal and delivering a baby unconventionally (Big Momma's a midwife), but ruling at basketball and self- defense and protecting Sherry while trying vainly not to flirt with her. Paul Giamatti is wasted as Malcolm's partner; director Raja Gosnell's clunky sense of comic rhythm is bewildering, because he used to be an editor (he brought a similar lack of magic to Home Alone 3).
Lawrence won't have anyone forgetting Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like It Hot, Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie, or Robin Williams in Mrs. Doubtfire anytime soon. Big Momma's House benefits mainly by being first to the marketplace ahead of Eddie Murphy's The Nutty Professor 2: The Klumps; Murphy's work in prosthetics is far more accomplished, versatile, and funny. --David Kronke
Disguise the limit. "Martin Lawrence brings down the house" (E! Online) as crafty FBI agent Malcolm Turner who s willing to go through thick and thin in order to catch an escaped federal prisoner. "Nia Long is capitvating" (Checkout.com) as Sherry the con s sexy former flame - she might have the skinny on millions in stolen lot and she s headed for Georgia to lay low for a while. That s enough to send Malcolm deep undercover as Big Momma an oversized overbearing Southern granny with an attitude as tough as her pork chops. The result is an outrageous comedy of epic proportions filled with nonstop laughs and plenty of action!System Requirements:Starring: Martin Lawrence Nia Long Paul Giamatti Jascha Washington Terrence Dashon Howard Ella Mitchell Anthony Anderson and Carl Wright. Directed By: Raja Gosnell. Running Time: 98 Min. Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 2000 Twentieth Century Fox.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: PG-13 UPC: 024543008194 Manufacturer No: 2000819
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - I did not expect very much but was surprised!
When I read the comment at this site about the film, I spontaneously decided to add mine. We saw the film in a lesson of Business English - which seems quite odd - but I really enjoyed it. It was not as flat as I expected, actually it was really funny and romantic. I had not seen a film with Martin Lawrence before and found him really cude. Also his girlfriend "Sherry" is very sexy... And at last, the music was really good: The soundtrack met my favour and the gospel song "happy day": I could not ... Read More
Rating:  - Hilarious!
This movie was great! It arrived in less than four days (even though I chose standard shipping). Great movie!
Rating:  - Comedy with Martin Lawrence with very few laughs...
I'm sure Lawrence had the character before the story and worked the movie around it, and this is what it looks and feels like. Some funny scenes, but too many scenes that you know are going to happen(Aka. Lawrence disguised as Big Momma having an uncomfortable scene in bed with a beautiful lady that he happens to be attracted to as his FBI character, his emotional involvement with the women in the previous statement etc.) I had a hard time laughing at much of the movie because it was so predictable, ... Read More
Rating: - hillarious
this is a really funny movie. martain lawrance at his best. i really can't say anything more this is a good movie. it's a must see
Rating: - Action, Romance & Funny Movie
If you like action, this movie has it; it you like romance, this movie has it; and if you like humor, this movie has it. Martin Lawrence portrays the comedy to the hilt, and, surprisingly, he also does an good job of being a suave man pursuing his woman. Nia Long is a beautiful and excellent actress in this film making the romance part so adorable. Terrence Howard's role was done well too. He really can be a scarey character when he needs to portray it. Altogether this film is excellent on so many ... Read More
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