Review of Mommie Dearest (1981) by Jon V — 05 Aug 2008
Instead of making a movie about Joan Crawford, they made a Joan Crawford movie! Bears more resemblance to Queen Bee or Harriet Craig than to its subject. Sure she was no prizewinner as a mom (though the "twins" never complained), but this exploitive, over-the-top, unintentionally hilarious flick lays down a cinematic monster who's only a few steps down from Mothra or Godzilla! An already sensational book was filmed even more sensationally, but Dunaway is unforgettable, even if she, herself, despises the movie.
This review of Mommie Dearest (1981) was written by Jon V on 05 Aug 2008.
Mommie Dearest has generally received positive reviews.
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