Review of Mommie Dearest (1981) by Amanda R — 28 Jul 2008

"Don't fuck with me fellas".

This review of Mommie Dearest (1981) was written by Amanda R on 28 Jul 2008.

Mommie Dearest has generally received positive reviews.

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This is the highest rating I will ever give a bad movie, because, as the old saying goes : Ya gotta see it to believe it…

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By John P (2,089) on 08 Nov 2017

Another cult camp classic and Faye Dunaway's iconic portrayal will follow her to the grave…

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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 Francisco C (36) 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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Crazy, spoiled, ego driven Hollywood star who abuses child. Not really shocking…

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Joan Crawford's depiction of child abuse and mental illness is very interesting while disturbing to watch her evil existence and demise…

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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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