Review of Mommie Dearest (1981) by Jed G — 17 Aug 2013

Cult classic film about the private life of screen legend Joan Crawford and her trashy behaviour toward her adoptive child Christina.

This review of Mommie Dearest (1981) was written by Jed G on 17 Aug 2013.

Mommie Dearest has generally received positive reviews.

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By Who A (75) on 11 Nov 2017

This movie is long, boring & should have been shown on Lifetime. It sucks. Put this on my Never watch again list…

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By Anthony K (935) on 02 Jan 2017

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By Matt A (789) on 21 Jan 2015

NO WIRE HANGARS!!!!!!!'' Controversial biopic of the late Joan Crawford. Faye Dunnaway is both captivating and disturbing…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 13 Jul 2016

Ryan Gosling taught me to be better than The Gap. This movie taught me to never use wire hangers. And to always clean under the tree. HAHAHAHAHA…

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By Shelbie T (24) on 14 Jun 2014

Hilariously bad, especially when Faye Dunaway's performance becomes too over-the-top and when the dialogue gets silly, but the story drifts…

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By Gabe C (227) on 01 Mar 2014

I thought it was pretty good. Overacting can be good and bad but I'm this case I thought it was great…

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By Allaiyah W (24) on 16 Mar 2014

Not sure how this got on a list of Worst Movies Ever Made. I've seen it at least 20 times…

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By Adrian Turner (55) for Radio Times (2,421) on 10 Dec 2018

This is lavish and pretty accurate as far as Hollywood lore is concerned, but Dunaway makes Norma Desmond look like Doris Day…

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By Christopher P (712) on 01 Mar 2014

Campy and intense portrayal of growing up with a Hollywood superstar. Dunaway inhabits the role totally…

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By Cameron F (394) on 27 Mar 2016

After looking into the history and real story behind this film I find it hilariously in bad taste. so I love it…

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