Das Schwiegermonster
Regie:
Robert LuketicDrehbuch:
Anya KochoffKamera:
Russell CarpenterMusik:
David NewmanBesetzung:
Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Adam Scott, Monet Mazur, Wanda Sykes, Will Arnett, Stephen Dunham, Harriet Sansom Harris, Elaine Stritch (mehr)Inhalte(1)
Nach langen Jahren der glücklosen Suche nach dem Traumprinzen, findet die hübsche Charlotte endlich die Nadel im Heuhaufen, ihren Traummann namens Dr. Kevin Fields. Die beiden Verliebten schweben im siebten Himmel und würden glücklich bis ans Ende ihrer Tage leben, wäre da nicht noch Kevins Mutter Viola, die Charlottes Nerven aufs Äußerste strapaziert. Die ehemalige, berühmte Nachrichtensprecherin kommt weder mit ihrem Alter, noch mit einer Konkurrentin, die ihr den Sohn wegzunehmen scheint, zurecht. Unter Einsatz härtester Bandagen wird Viola dem Klischee der bösen Schwiegermutter gerecht und so beginnt sie teuflische Intrigen zu schmieden, um das Paar auseinander zu bringen. Charlotte entscheidet sich Auge um Auge zurückzuschlagen und scheint aber dabei fast zu vergessen, dass es um ihren geliebten Mann Kevin geht, der bei diesem Zicken-Krieg fast auf der Strecke bleibt. Sie hat in Viola ihre Meisterin der Gemeinheiten gefunden, kann es Charlotte dennoch schaffen, ihre große Liebe zu retten? (ATV)
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Jane Fonda was once a respected top female film star, but the film business is cruel to actresses, and the overwhelming majority of them end their careers prematurely. After a long break, she attempted to return to acting and had to settle for playing the role of a hysterical and unpleasant mother-in-law, which she would have considered an insult during her heyday. During some of her scenes, I had to feel sorry for her. Once again, it is an undemanding and predictable spectacle without clever humor, the kind of film that you will forget after a few hours. Overall impression: 35%.
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Truly awful! The fact that someone dared to release this film in theaters is, in my opinion, the most audacious act of its kind. Jane Fonda only embarrasses herself and is far from delivering a decent performance. Michael Vartan is relatively likable, but his character is so poorly written that it's almost indescribable without using profanity. Jennifer Lopez has one provocative scene with a dress and that's about it. The whole thing is a cliché regurgitated a thousand times, without humor, dynamics, or wit. A heavyweight embarrassment and definitely the most horrifying cinematic experience of the year for me.
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Despite the presence of the beautiful Lopez, it’s unfortunately impossible to talk about even a relaxing, inoffensive guilty pleasure. This is a whiny and naively unlikeable stupid comedy, which, apart from a few funny moments, is graced solely by the natural beauty of the lead actress. And let’s not talk about her funny attempt at serious acting... 45%
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