Review of Mommie Dearest (1981) by Peter L — 21 Jan 2012

Features compelling performances and brilliant directing executions that everyone wants to see a biographic film.

This review of Mommie Dearest (1981) was written by Peter L on 21 Jan 2012.

Mommie Dearest has generally received positive reviews.

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Film doesnt get into why Crawford was that way. numerous tantrums…

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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 Jonathan R (793) on 16 Apr 2014

Rubbish if you watch it as a serious drama (over acted, melodramatic, kind of proposterous in places, etc)…

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By Morgan C (64) on 27 Dec 2014

This movie, I can't belive there is so much hate, joan was clearly suffering from bi-polar disorder and depression and given the time period…

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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 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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By Eric J (681) on 12 May 2014

Setting aside the cult and camp status of this infamous film, and the questionable veracity of Christina's story, Faye Dunaway's performance…

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By Shantel D (647) on 20 Aug 2015

What a horrible life for children. I had no idea Joan Crawford was so self involved! What a horrible lady. No wonder Bette Davis hated her…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 18 Nov 2014

Receiving consistently polarizing reviews, I had to see Mommie Dearest to decipher where the line stood for me…

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By Shane S (527) on 06 May 2014

Faye Dunaway gives one of the best performances I've ever seen, being over-the-top because Jane Crawford in real life was over-the-top…

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