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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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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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 Ryan G (1,232) on 07 May 2016

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 Paul V (237) on 05 May 2018

Probably the best movie from the 80's. Faye Dunaway is BRILLIANT…

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By Michael A (1,637) on 23 Jan 2017

This is a must-see film. After all, who doesn't want to a watch the story of an abusive, over-the-hill, prima donna? It's brilliant…

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I Don't Like Films That Get Bad Reviews…

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And so Mommie Dearest becomes a kind of homage to the monster herself - the emotions are so splendid, the scenes so dramatic, the experiences…

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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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Lacking psychological intelligence or, for that matter, awareness of Hollywood sociology, Mommie Dearest is just a collection of screechy scenes…

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By Simon D (1,648) on 06 Jun 2014

Perhaps if I was familiar with anything Joan Crawford had done then I might have enjoyed this a bit more…

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